Media Articles

Despite its name, heartburn doesn’t actually have anything to do with the heart. It’s the regurgitation of stomach acid or other gastric contents into the esophagus.The result of the regurgitation is a burning sensation in the chest. Unfortunately, this can also cause chest pain and thus be mistaken for a heart attack. So, how can you tell […]

Posted on July 21 2022

Meet one of our gastroenterologist’s, Dr. Mejdi Ahmad! Learn more about him by watching this video. Transcription: My name is Dr. Mejdi Ahmad and I am the director of Medical Offices of Manhattan Gastroenterology. I went to medical school at SUNY Downstate from 1991 to 1995. Did my residency at North Shore University Hospital in […]

Posted on July 13 2022

Our gastroenterologist, Dr. Pratima Dibba, discusses what a colonoscopy is, why a patient should get one, and what is needed to prepare for a colonoscopy. Transcription: A colonoscopy is an exam that we use to evaluate the colon. It entails us inserting a long thin camera through the rectum and reaching over to the other […]

Posted on July 5 2022

Have you ever had such intense pain in your head that you questioned whether it was a migraine or perhaps something more serious, like a brain aneurysm?It is actually possible to mistake one for the other. It goes without saying that this is a mistake you will want to avoid. Knowing the difference between a migraine and […]

Posted on June 16 2022

We understand that erectile dysfunction is an intimate issue that can be sensitive or embarrassing for many men to talk about, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of. ED is very common, affecting roughly one in ten men on a recurring or long-term basis. While the struggle to achieve or maintain an erection is not […]

Posted on June 3 2022

Have you accessed test results through your patient portal on LabFinder.com yet?Using LabFinder is super easy and convenient. Your test results will automatically be uploaded to your secure online account, and they can be viewed and shared at any time. Aside from test results, your patient portal also stores: Appointments made through LabFinder Vaccination Card Insurance Card […]

Posted on May 10 2022