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Dr. Gregory S. Lesser, M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(4)
989 Broadway Bayonne NJ, 07002
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3/5

About

Dr. Gregory Lesser is a gastroenterologist practicing in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ.  Dr. Lesser was born in New Jersey and has spent the majority of his life in the Garden State. For the two decades, he has taken impeccable care of myriad GI patients throughout the area. Dr. Lesser is also an accomplished research writer, having co-authored several publications on sedation and colonoscopy, in addition to other gastroenterology pertinent topics. He is committed to his patients: helping each individual understand his or her condition and available treatment options, while setting them on a pathway to improved health.  Dr. Lesser 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. Lesser performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Tulane University B.S.E. 1993

Tulane University M.S.P.H. 1995

American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat 1999

Board Certification

Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Colon Cancer ScreeningGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseLiver DiseaseBiliary Tract DiseaseGeneral Gastroenterology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Instructor of Medicine Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 2010 - 2012

Awards

  • F.A.C.G. 2019 American College of Gastroenterology 
  • A.G.A.F. 2019 American Gastroenterological Association 

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology  
  • American Gastroenterological Association  

Dr. Gregory S. Lesser, M.D. 's Practice location

NJ Gastroenterology - Main Office

24 Merchant Street -
Newark, NJ 07105
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New patients: 973-645-0000
Fax: 973-645-0001
www.njgastroenterology.com

NJ Gastroenterology - Hoboken Office

70 Hudson Street Suite 301 -
Hoboken, NJ 07030
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New patients: 973-645-0000
Fax: 973-645-0001
www.njgastroenterology.com

NJ Gastroenterology - Bayonne Office

989 Broadway -
Bayonne, NJ 07002
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New patients: 973-645-0000
Fax: 973-645-0001
www.njgastroenterology.com

NJ Gastroenterology - West New York Office

327 60th Street -
West New York, NJ 07093
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New patients: 973-645-0000
Fax: 973-645-0001
www.njgastroenterology.com

NJ Gastroenterology - Irvington Office

688 Stuyvesant Avenue -
Irvington, NJ 07111
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New patients: 973-645-0000
Fax: 973-645-0001
www.njgastroenterology.com

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Dr. Gregory S. Lesser, M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Gregory S. Lesser, who serves patients in New Jersey.

A highly trained gastroenterologist, Dr. Lesser performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues. He is committed to his patients, helping each individual understand his or her condition and available treatment options, while setting them on a pathway to improved health.  

At present, he is in practice with the Ironbound Endo-Surgical Center, seeing patients at the group’s office in the Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey.  He also sees patients in Irvington, West New York, Bayonne, and Hoboken, New Jersey. He and his colleagues pride themselves on their patient-centered, cost effective approach to digestive health.

Ironbound Endo Surgical Center (IESC) in Newark, NJ has been designed with patients in mind. They offer accessible, high-quality same day outpatient surgical services. They are dedicated to providing you with the excellent healthcare that you expect. They strive to provide you and your family a safe, comfortable experience.  Prior to your procedure expect a call from our staff to answer any questions you may have and provide you additional information.  Their goal is to alleviate any anxiety you may have and make your stay with as convenient as possible. IESC is licensed and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), & accredited by The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

A current resident of Monmouth County, Dr. Lesser was born in New Jersey and has spent the majority of his life in the Garden State. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree & his Master of Science in Public Health degree from Tulane University in 1993 and 1995, respectively. 

In 1999, he graduated with his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He then went on to perform his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey in 2002 and 2005, respectively.

For two decades, Dr. Lesser has taken impeccable care of a myriad GI patients throughout the area. He can be found on staff at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Lesser is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Holding fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology & a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

An accomplished research writer, Dr. Lesser has co-authored several publications on sedation and colonoscopy, in addition to other gastroenterology pertinent topics. 

On a more personal note, he speaks both English and Spanish.

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