Dr. Barry W. Jaffin, MD
General Practitioner | Gastroenterology
620 Columbus Ave 2nd Floor New York NY, 10024About
Dr. Barry Jaffin is a gastroenterologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Jaffin specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Jaffin performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1981
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1997
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- High prevalence of asymptomatic esophageal motility disorders among morbidly obese patients.
- Multichannel intraluminal impedance in the evaluation of patients with persistent globus on proton pump inhibitor therapy.
- Fecal incontinence in scleroderma. Clinical features, anorectal manometric findings, and their therapeutic implications.
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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