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Ira W. Nierenberg MD

Specialties: Gastroenterology, Adult Gastroenterology

Board Certified: Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine

Languages: English

General Info

Medical School/Degree: MD- State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY

Residency: Internal Medicine- North Shore University/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Internship: Internal Medicine- North Shore University/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Fellowship: Gastroenterology- SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, NY

Undergraduate: BA Biology- City University of New York, Queens, NY

Clinical Interests: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Small Bowel Disorders, Workup of Liver Nodules

Year Joined: 2024

About Me

What made you want to become a health care provider or what is your earliest memory of wanting to be one?

The ability to help people and make a difference in their lives, and the ability to use basic science to solve medical problems

What do you love most about your specialty? / Why did you choose your specialty?

I love being able to give medical care as well as procedural care. I have also always been interested in surgical disease and Pathology

How do you connect with your patients?

I try to give my patients outstanding medical care. I explain things to patients and encourage them to ask questions. I try to be a good listener and show patients that I am really interested in their problems. I don't try to rush any office visit.

What are your interests outside of the office (hobbies, activities)?

Sports, going to the Jersey shore in the summer time, classical music concerts

What is your advice for your patients?

That I will give my all to try and get them feeling better, both physically and mentally.

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