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Dr. Lawrence Herman is a Gastroenterologist treating patients in the Manhattan, NY and surrounding areas.
Medical Associates Of Manhattan (New York)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence L. Herman is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
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121 East 60th Street, Suite 9B, New York, NY 10022
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
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Bio
Background: Dr. Lawrence Herman
Dr. Lawrence Herman was born, raised and educated in New York. He graduated Magna cum laude at Columbia University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology. He was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at Columbia.
He commenced his medical training at the Cornell University Medical College and completed a medical residency in Internal Medicine at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.
Following residency, Dr. Herman completed his advanced training with a Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. There he received the Paul Sherlock Award for Excellence in the Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal Oncology.
Dr Herman specializes in the evaluation and management of esophageal disorders (difficulty swallowing, GERD and heartburn), indigestion (dyspepsia), gastric and duodenal ulcers, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
His particular interest is the diagnosis and management of colon polyps and colon cancer. Dr. Herman has published extensively in the gastroenterology literature with a focus on the diagnosis and management of gasrointestinal cancers and endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic technology.
Dr Herman is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and is actively involved with the training of residents, fellows and medical students at the Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Herman is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Awards:
Dr. Herman is listed in:
- America's Top Gastroenterologists
- America's Top Physicians
- Vitals.com Top 10 Doctors
Publications:
Herman LL, McKee KJ, Thaler HT, Winawer SJ, Kurtz RC. “Identification of Risk Factors for the Development of Vasovagal Reactions During Colonoscopy” Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 1993; 39:388-391
Herman LL, Brennan MF, Shike M. “Acute Pancreatitis from Intussusception of a Gastric Polyp in a Patient With Gardner’s Syndrome” Digestive Diseases and Sciences: 1992; 37:955-960
Herman LL, Shike M. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy for Decompression of the Stomach and Small Intestine” Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 1992; 38: 314-318
Pickering TG, Herman LL, Devereux R, et al. “Recurrent Pulmonary Oedema in Hypertension Due to Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis: Treatment by Angioplasty or Surgical Revascularization” Lancet: 1988; 2:591-592
Specialties
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Gastroenterology
Dr. Lawrence Herman is a gastroenterologist who sees patients with issues concerning the gastrointestinal tract, also known as the digestive system. Dr. Herman works to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He is also well versed in diet & nutrition, and how they can affect your general health.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Herman specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Herman can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
Special Interests
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
Residency in Internal Medicine
Fellowship
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center • New York, New York
Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Gastroenterology News
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To Track Carbs, Tap Into the Glycemic Index … and Its CousinLen Canter, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 10, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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More Illnesses From Tainted Romaine Lettuce ReportedE.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM