Dennis M. De Leon, MD
Dennis M. De Leon, MD

Dennis M. De Leon, MD

Gastroenterology
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Specialties
Gastroenterology, more

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  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amerigroup of New Jersey
  • CIGNA
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Local 1199
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  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Quality Health Management
  • RiverSpring
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WellCare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

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About Dennis M. De Leon, MD

Dr. Dennis M. De Leon Morilla is a gastroenterologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic digestive tract conditions. He earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in 2018 after completing an interdisciplinary sciences undergraduate program at the University of Puerto Rico. Dr. De Leon Morilla then pursued his internal medicine residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, followed by a specialized fellowship in gastroenterology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.


His extensive training in gastrointestinal malignancies has fostered a particular focus on colorectal cancer prevention and surveillance. Dr. De Leon Morilla is committed to making these vital services accessible and providing comprehensive, personalized care for gastrointestinal diseases in adults.


His approach ensures optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and a dedication to individualized treatment plans.


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Expertise

  • Acid Reflux

  • Acid/Peptic Disorders

  • Bowel Problems

  • Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention

  • Colon Polyp Resection

  • Colon Polyps

  • Colonoscopy

  • Colorectal Cancer

  • Constipation

  • Diagnostic Colonoscopy

  • Diarrhea

  • Digestive System Disorder

  • Disease of Colon

  • Disorder of Stomach

  • Endoscopy

  • Gastric Ulcer

  • Gastroesophogeal Reflux / GERD

  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding

  • General Gastroenterology

  • H. Pylori Infection

  • Heartburn

  • Intestinal Disease

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease

  • Polypectomy

  • Positive Cologuard

  • Radiation Proctitis

  • Schatzki Ring

  • Sigmoidoscopy

  • Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer

  • Virtual Colonoscopy

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Education

  • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center

  • Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University

  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUMC

Education

  • Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University
  • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center
  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUMC