Charles J. Lightdale, MD

Charles J. Lightdale, MD Specialties: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Cancer Care

Charles J. Lightdale, MD
Specialties: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Cancer Care
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Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

Address

CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
180 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
US

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  • Medicare
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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.


Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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

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

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine