Charles J. Lightdale, MD
Charles J. Lightdale, MD
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

Charles J. Lightdale, MD

Gastroenterology
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One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors
Specialties
Gastroenterology, Cancer Care, more

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About Charles J. Lightdale, MD

Current research is focussed on Barrett's esophagus. Targeted biopsies using confocal endomicroscopy for more accurate diagnosis. Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus. Endoscopic mucosal resection of pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer. Blood tests and biopsy tests for early detection of esophageal cancer. Prevention of esophageal cancer in Barrett's esophagus.


Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Expertise

  • Barrett's Esophagus

  • Cancer Prevention

  • Capsule Endoscopy

  • Esophageal Disease

  • Esophagus Disorder

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy Procedures

  • Gastrointestinal Cancer

  • Gastrointestinal Disorder

  • Pancreatic Cancer

  • Second Opinion

  • Swallowing Disorder

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Education

  • Fellowship: New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center

  • Internship: Yale-New Haven Hospital

  • Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

  • Residency: New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center

  • Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

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Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Medicine at CUMC

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Education

  • Fellowship: New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
  • Residency: New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
  • Internship: Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Medicine at CUMC

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine