Dr. Yuriy Israel, MD

“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

GI symptoms, including bowel habit changes, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and liver concerns, are exactly the kinds of problems patients delay bringing up because they feel embarrassed or worry they will not be taken seriously. Dr. Israel has built his clinical approach around making that conversation easier. Patients who feel comfortable sharing what is actually happening get better care. It is that direct.

• Liver disease: Dr. Israel has a focused interest in hepatology, managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), viral hepatitis B and C, alcoholic liver disease, elevated liver enzymes, and early-stage cirrhosis. Liver disease often progresses without obvious symptoms, which makes evaluation and monitoring critical for patients with known risk factors.
• Colorectal cancer screening: He performs colonoscopy for both routine screening and diagnostic evaluation, discussing screening timing based on personal and family history, and takes the identification and removal of precancerous polyps seriously as a primary prevention strategy.
• Upper endoscopy: For heartburn, GERD, difficulty swallowing, nausea, or upper abdominal pain, he performs upper endoscopy to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum directly, and evaluates and monitors Barrett’s esophagus in patients with chronic acid reflux.
• Capsule endoscopy: When standard endoscopy does not fully explain symptoms, particularly with obscure GI bleeding or suspected small bowel disease, capsule endoscopy captures images of the small intestine that other methods cannot reach.
• Inflammatory bowel disease: He manages both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, working with patients on long-term monitoring, medication management, and strategies for maintaining remission.
• Hemorrhoids and anorectal conditions: Rectal bleeding and anorectal discomfort are frequently attributed to hemorrhoids, but proper evaluation rules out other causes. He assesses and treats hemorrhoids in-office and makes sure more serious conditions are not overlooked.

“Dr. Israel was excellent. He explained everything, took his time and answered any questions I had.”

“Dr. Israel did an amazing job and performed all the tests to find out the root cause of the problem.”

“Staff was very pleasant and Dr. Israel was polite and he listened.”

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To book with Dr. Israel, call (718) 261-0900 or request an appointment online.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your individual needs.