About
Dr. Robert Burakoff is a gastroenterologist in New York, New York, board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He trained at Albany Medical College and practices at Weill Cornell Medical College, Brigham & Women's Hospital, and Dana Farber.
He specializes in digestive health and treats a range of conditions including acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing and blood in stool. His diagnostic procedures include Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy, Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy, Abdomen Ultrasound, and various laboratory tests such as liver function tests, stool tests and inflammatory markers. Dr. Burakoff serves as Vice Chair for Ambulatory Services for the Department of Medicine and Site Chief for the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Lower Manhattan Hospital. He speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Abnormal weight loss
- Anal bleeding
- Blood in stool
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal motility disorders
- Heartburn
- Nausea and vomiting
- Ulcerative colitis
- Acid reflux/GERD
- Bloating/gas
- Change in bowel habit
- Crohn's disease
- Difficulty swallowing
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
Specialized Treatments
- Abdomen ultrasound
- Blood count (CBC)
- Electrolyte levels
- Iron tests
- Liver tests
- Thyroid tests
- Vitamin levels
- Antibody levels
- Diagnostic colonoscopy (with biopsy)
- Inflammatory markers
- Liver function tests
- Stool test (fecal calprotectin)
- Upper endoscopy (with biopsy)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in New York
Others
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