Dr. Sherif A Farag MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5091 Amboy Rd Staten Island NY, 10312About
Dr. Sherif Farag, MD is one of the country's best ranked doctors. His specialties include gastroenterology and internal medicine and he currently practices medicine at Staten island, New York. Dr. Farag ...
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1994
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
Fellowships
- Lahey Clinic
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