Dr. James Lax, MD
Dr. James Lax, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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160 E 72nd St New York, NY 10021Make an Appointment
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Dr. Lax is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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4.4
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
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| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Dr. Lax received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College. He pursued his medical studies at New York University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. ...read moreGastroenterology
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Roosevelt Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1986New York University Grossman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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