About
Dr. James David Lax is a gastroenterologist in New York, New York, board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, followed by fellowship training in gastroenterology at St. Luke's.
He treats a wide range of digestive conditions including acid reflux, constipation, nausea and vomiting, and colon cancer risk, along with inflammatory conditions of the stomach and esophagus. His procedures include Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy, Screening Colonoscopy, Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy, and Abdomen Ultrasound. Dr. Lax practices at James D. Lax, M.d, Somos Medical, Washington Heights G i, and speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Anal Bleeding
- Bloating/Gas
- Colon Cancer Risk
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Pre-Cancerous Conditions Of Esophagus (e.g. Barrett's Esophagus)
- Stomach Pain
- Acid Reflux/GERD
- Benign Colon Tumors
- Change In Bowel Habit
- Constipation
- Esophagus Inflammation (Esophagitis)
- Hemorrhoids
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Stomach Inflammation (Gastritis)
Specialized Treatments
- Abdomen Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy (With Biopsy)
- Stool Test (Blood)
- Colon Tumor/Polyp Removal (Colonoscopy)
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy (With Biopsy)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in New York
Others
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