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- New York, NY
- Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD

Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD
Gastroenterology•Male•Age 82
Gastroenterology
Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY and has over 56 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1966. He is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.
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Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD
Gastroenterology
Locations
CUIMC Harkness Pavilion
Practice
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Dr. Lightdale's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Lightdale treats Hernia more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Lightdale treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Abdominal Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital
- Diaphragmatic/Hiatal Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Pediatric Hernia
- Traumatic Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Lightdale treats Esophagitis more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Lightdale treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Lightdale treats Hiatal Hernia more than 91% of his peers
Dr. Lightdale treats this condition more than 91% of his peers
Dr. Lightdale's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Back Pain
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fibromyalgia
- Food Allergy
- Gallbladder Scan
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Impedance Testing
- Indigestion
- Insomnia
- Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Function Test
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- pH Probe
- Pharyngitis
- Polyneuropathy
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Sleep Apnea
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Ultrasound, Endoanal
- Ultrasound, Esophageal
- VAP Lipid Testing
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Wireless pH Testing
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Dr. Lightdale accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareOregon
- Medicaid
- CareSource
- Medicaid
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Medicaid
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health Net
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus
- Medicaid
- HealthPlus Amerigroup
- Medicaid
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Medicaid
- Husky Health
- Medicaid
- inHealth
- Medicaid
- INTotal Health
- Medicaid
- MagnaCare
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicaid
- Midwest Health Plan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- Medicaid
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Peach State Health Plan
- Medicaid
- POMCO Group
- QualCare
- Simply Healthcare Plans
- Medicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCare
- Medicaid
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare of Georgia
- Medicaid
About Me
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Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD?
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What are Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Lightdale frequently treats Hernia, Esophagitis, and Hiatal Hernia. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Lightdale treats.
Where is Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD's office located?
Dr. Lightdale's office is located at 180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Lightdale has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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