About Dr. Yuriy Israel, MD
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist in Forest Hills, Queens
Personal Philosophy
“I strive to provide evidence-based, compassionate digestive care in a safe and judgment-free environment, helping patients feel comfortable while tailoring treatment to their unique needs.”
– Dr. Yuriy Israel, MD
Credentials at a Glance
- Board Certification: Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine – American Board of Internal Medicine (Verified on Certification Matters)
- Medical License: New York License #263651-1 | NPI Registry #1154563682
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology & Hepatology, New York Medical College / Westchester Medical Center
- Residency: Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center (Chief Resident)
- Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, MD (2009)
- Hospital Privileges:
- Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
- NPI Registry Listing
Biography
Dr. Yuriy Israel is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology & Nutrition, P.C. in Forest Hills, Queens, where he has been serving patients since 2016.
He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive and liver conditions with an emphasis on personalized, compassionate care.
His clinical expertise includes:
- Preventive care: colorectal cancer screening and early detection
- Digestive disorders: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Liver conditions: hepatitis and other liver diseases
- Advanced procedures: colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, capsule endoscopy, and non-surgical hemorrhoid treatments
Fluent in English and Russian, and conversant in Spanish, Dr. Israel ensures care is accessible to a diverse patient community.
Publications and Research (PubMed Verified)
- Chromoendoscopy Is More Effective Than Standard Colonoscopy in Detecting Dysplasia During Long-term Surveillance of Patients With Colitis – Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2016
- Chromoendoscopy-targeted biopsies are superior to standard colonoscopic surveillance for detecting dysplasia in inflammatory bowel disease patients: a prospective endoscopic trial – American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2008
GABA receptor subtype antagonists in the nucleus accumbens shell and ventral tegmental area differentially alter feeding responses induced by deprivation, glucoprivation, and lipoprivation in rats – Brain Research, 2006
Professional Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
Public Reputation & Professional Profiles
Dr. Yuriy Israel, MD
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist
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