John M. Poneros, MD
John M. Poneros, MD
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

John M. Poneros, 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
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Gastroenterology, Cancer Care, more

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  • AgeWell
  • Amerigroup of New Jersey
  • CIGNA
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  • World Trade Center Health Plan

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About John M. Poneros, MD

Dr. Poneros is a Professor at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Program Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Endoscopy Unit and is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Poneros graduated from Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital. After serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Poneros returned to New York-Presbyterian Hospital in 2008. He has published widely on pancreaticobiliary diseases and the treatment and evaluation of Barrett's esophagus. Dr. Poneros maintains a busy clinical practice and has been named a New York Magazine Castle Connolly Top Doctor.


Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
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Expertise

  • Barrett's Esophagus

  • Bile Duct Cancer

  • Biliary Disease

  • Biliary Stones

  • Celiac Disease

  • Cholangitis

  • Colon Cancer

  • Colon Cancer Screening

  • Esophageal Cancer

  • Interventional Endoscopy

  • Pancreatic Cancer

  • Pancreatic Cyst

  • Pancreatic Disease

  • Pancreatic Diseases

  • Pancreatic Insufficiency

  • Pancreatitis

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Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital

  • Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

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

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Titles & Positions

  • Associate Director of the Endoscopy Unit

  • Associate Professor of Medicine at CUMC

  • Program Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
  • Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Titles & Positions

  • Associate Director of the Endoscopy Unit
  • Associate Professor of Medicine at CUMC
  • Program Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology