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Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD

Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD is a colorectal surgeon in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

515 Madison Ave Rm 705 New York, NY 10022
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 675-2997

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gottesman specializes in the area of Colon & Rectal Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gottesman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gottesman

4.2

16 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Feb 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
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Alan in New York, NY – Feb 20, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
NW in NY, NY – Jan 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

to provide care for many colorectal conditions and to do it expeditiously in an office setting. Our office is equipped for many anorectal procedures and colonoscopies to avoid hospitilization. We do surgeries in the office and we have a free standing operating suite. We perform in office colonoscopy.

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ferguson Clin

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • Roosevelt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978

  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
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  • English

  • Yiddish

  • Over 100 publications in journal articles and book chapters

  • featured in articles NY Times, appeared on national news broadcasts man times

  • appeared articles NY Times and several national news pieces; also in Time and Newsweek

  • NY Magaizine Best Doctors in NY, last ten y

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Locations

Practice

Madison Surgical Associates515 Madison Ave Rm 705 New York, NY 10022
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Sinai Morningside

    1111 Amsterdam Ave
    New York, NY 10025
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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