Dr. Simon Lichtiger, MD
Dr. Simon Lichtiger, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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12 E 86th St New York, NY 10028Make an Appointment
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Dr. Lichtiger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lichtiger
4.5
| 5 Star | 84% | 84% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 2 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 1 Star | 5% | 5% |
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About Me
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graduate of NYU medical center,trained in medicine at albert einstein college of medicine, fellowship in Gastroenterology at Mount sinai school of medicineGastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1985Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1983Albert Einstein College Of Medicine|albert Einstein College Med
Internship Hospital, 1980New York University Grossman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1979
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Compare with other Gastroenterologists
Compare Dr. Lichtiger with our nearby Gastroenterologists at Newyork-Presbyterian Queens.
Make an appointment at Newyork-Presbyterian Queens today at
(718) 514-2147.
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