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Division of Gastroenterology

Director: Cherif M. El Younis, M.D.

(718) 240-6025

Welcome to the Department of Gastoenterology at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.

Cherif M. El Younis, MD
Director of Gastroenterology

The Division of Gastoenterology is staffed by Board-Certified physicians and a team of highly skilled and trained nurses in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, hepatic and nutritional disorders.

Services of the Division of Gastroenterology include a full range of diagnostic and endoscopic services and a GI Motility Center for chronic and persistent gastroenterological symptoms.

Such symptoms include:

  • Swallowing difficulties or pain.
  • Unexplained asthma.
  • Non-cardiac chest pain.
  • Nausea, vomiting, bloating, acid indigestion, gas.
  • Constipation, diarrhea, fecal incontinence.

Services at the GI Motility Center include the most sophisticated diagnostic tests including esophageal 24-hour motility and pH studies, and anal motility, EMG and biofeedback.  In addition, new treatments for Viral Hepatitis is offered utilizing active research protocols.

Patients are welcome to call directly for an appointment.  If you have a private physician, a summary of treatment information will be provided to your physician in a timely fashion.


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