Dr. Preeti Mehta, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
915 Hillside Avenue New Hyde Park New York, 11040About
Dr. Preeti Mehta is a gastroenterologist practicing in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Mt. Sinai Medical School
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY M.D. 1999
Board Certification
Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor, NY Hospital Queens -
Awards
- Patients' Choice Award 2014, 2016 Patients' Choice
- On-Time Doctor Award 2016 On-Time Doctor
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2016 Compassionate Doctor
Treatments
- Colonoscopy & Colon Cancer Screening
- Upper Endoscopy
- Ercp
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Hemorrhoid Removal
- Esophageal Manometry
- 48-hour PH Monitoring
- Acid Reflux Treatment
- Diarrhea Treament, Diarrhea Causes
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Professional Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- Professional Member American Gastroenterology Association
Internships
- North Shore LIJ
Fellowships
- SUNY Upstate Medical Center (Hepatology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology
Articles and Publications
- Published in World Journal of Gastroenterology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Providing Quality Compassionate Care, Treating Patients like Family
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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Preeti Mehta, who serves patients in Lake Success, New York.
Dr. Mehta is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is currently serving patients at Digestive Disease Care in Lake Success, New York. “At Digestive Disease Care, you’ll discover a team of highly skilled, board-certified digestive specialists who provide high-quality, comprehensive GI care, from the most basic to the most advanced. We deliver thorough, comprehensive and accurate diagnoses using the latest diagnostic and treatment technology. Our leading-edge procedures include noninvasive endoscopic ultrasound and capsule endoscopy” as stated on the practice’s website.
Dr. Mehta is board-certified in gastroenterology and hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is 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.
Dr. Mehta earned her medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She then went on to complete her internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital. She also completed her research fellowship in hepatology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, and Rockefeller University. Furthermore, Dr. Mehta completed her advanced endoscopy fellowship in endoscopic ultrasound at The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, as well as her clinical fellowship in gastroenterology & hepatology at the same university.
Dr. Mehta is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and the American Gastroenterology Association. “Because I consider my patients as my family, I make myself accessible and I make a personal commitment to each one. I hope to give them prompt, effective, compassionate care and relief from their discomfort” as stated by Dr. Mehta.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist, like Dr. Mehta, is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and biliary system. “I chose gastroenterology because it is a procedure-intense specialty that requires manual dexterity and the ability to solve problems analytically” as stated by Dr. Mehta.
Dr. Mehta is a mother of three. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She attributes her success to providing quality compassionate care and treating patients like family.
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