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Edward Lebovics, MD, Gastroenterology, Valhalla, NY, Westchester Medical Center

EdwardLebovicsMD

Gastroenterology • Valhalla, NY

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Consultants P.C. (dba C.W.P.W.)

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  • Office

    Ambulatory care Pavilion, 3rd floor
    100 Woods Road
    Valhalla, NY 10595
    Phone+1 914-533-4111
    Fax+1 914-449-1940
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Summary

  • Dr. Lebovics is the Upham Professor of Gastroenterology and Director of the Sarah C. Upham Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Diseases at New York Medical College and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs of the Department of Medicine. He is Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Diseases at Westchester Medical Center. He directed the gastroenterology fellowship training program 1997-2017. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate of NYMC and is a past-president of the Medical Executive Board of WMC.

    Dr. Lebovics’ clinical expertise and research have made significant contributions in the fields of gastrointestinal and liver disease. His special interests include advanced therapeutic endoscopy, hepatitis C virus infection, chronic liver diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters and delivered many invited lectures.

    His achievements have been recognized by a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and by election to Fellowship at the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterological Association. He has been frequently listed amongst “Top Doctors” by New York Magazine and various other publications. Medical students and residents have also recognized his commitment to teaching through Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Education & Training

  • NYMC-Westchester
    NYMC-Westchester1984 - 1986
  • Liver Diseases, Mt Sinai Hospital of CUNY
    Liver Diseases, Mt Sinai Hospital of CUNY1983 - 1984
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    Washington University School of Medicine1981 - 1983
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    Washington University School of Medicine1980 - 1981
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1980
  • Yeshiva University
    Yeshiva UniversityB.A., Summa Cum Laude, 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1989 - 2011
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians)
  • Westchester Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2018
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Endoscopic laser therapy of GI bleeding.  
    Heier SK, Lebovics E, Rosenthal WS, N Eng J Med 1988; 318:185-6 (letter)
  • Photodynamic therapy of esophageal malignancy using dihematoporphyhrin ethers.  
    Heier SK, Lebovics E, Rothman K, Rosenthal WS, Bollettino dell'Istituto Dermatologico S. Gallicano 1988; 13:195-202
  • Breakthrough of interferon therapy.  
    Lebovics E, Dworkin BM, Rosenthal WS, AM J Gastro 1996; 91, No10:2250. (letter)
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Hepatitis C in the healthcare setting. 
    Chapter: II. Seroprevalence among hemodialysis staff and patients in suburban New York City 
    Page 5 - 8Lebovics E, Calmann M, O'Brien TAAm J Infect Control
  • AIDS and Other Manifestations of HTLV-III infection. 
    Chapter: The Liver in AIDS 
    Page 767 - 782Lebovics E, Dworkin BEditors: Wormser GP.Noves Publications, Park Ridge, N.J

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Combination of Cisplatin, 5- Fluorouracil (5-FU) and Paclitaxel. An active Chemotherapy (CT) Regimen for Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach and Gastroesophageal Junction ...
    Chun H, Puccio C, Dworkin B, Lebovics E, Wolf D, Heier S, Mittelman A, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, Presented at the ACG Annual Meeting, Presented at the ACG Annual Meeting
  • Pegylated interferon alpha-2b plus ribavirin in patients with chronic hepatitis C:A trial in prior non-responders to interferon monotherapy or combination therapy and ...
    Jacobson IM, Russo MW, Brown RS, Lebovics E, Min A, Esposito S., Tobias H, Klion F, Pizov O, Brass C, Hepatology 2001;34:338A, Presented at AASLD Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
  • Pegylated interferon alpha-2b plus ribavirin in patients with chronic hepatitis C:A trial in prior non-responders to interferon monotherapy or combination therapy and ...
    Jacobson IM, Russo MW, Brown RS, Lebovics E, Min A, Esposito S., Tobias H, Klion F, Rovner D, Brass C, Gastroenterology 2002;122:A-626, Presented at DDW, San Francisco, CA
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Lectures

  • Update on Management of chronic hepatitis C. 
    Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Dept. of Medicine Grand Rounds
  • CT Colonography: Virtual Reality. 
    NYMC Dept. of Medicine Grand Rounds
  • Baffled by NAFLD? Why You Should Care and What You Should Do. 
    Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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Press Mentions

  • 5 Must-Read Articles for GI Physicians This Week: Jan. 24-31
    5 Must-Read Articles for GI Physicians This Week: Jan. 24-31January 31st, 2019

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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