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Dr. Alex Sherman, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Alex Sherman, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alex Sherman, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY.
Dr. Alex Sherman, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Alex Sherman, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alex Sherman, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY.

About Dr. Alex Sherman, MD

Dr. Sherman graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center. Dr. Alex Sherman, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has 43 years experience. Dr. Sherman has experience treating conditions like Dysentery, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroptosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Reflux Esophagitis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Unexplained Weight Loss, Esophagitis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sherman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sherman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sherman is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysentery
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dysentery
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Gastroptosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Reflux Esophagitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Esophagitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Enteritis
Viral Enteritis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Barrett's Esophagus
Nausea
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Intestinal Ulcer
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Dysphagia
Crohn's Disease
Colonoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Polyp
Vomiting Disorders
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anemia
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Heartburn
Vitamin_Deficiency
Hepatitis B
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Intestinal Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Pancreatitis
Liver Damage
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Colon Cancer
Esophageal Ulcer
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Bacterial Dysentery
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Long COVID Disorder
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Empire Hospital
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    National Blue High Performance Network HPN
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Connection Blue High Performance Network HPN
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    Freedom
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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    BluePPO HSA PPO
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Aetna HMO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • BlueCard PPO
  • BCBS PPO

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Apr 10, 2026
Dr. Sherman has been my doctor for about 10 years and he will be as long as he is in service. Couldn't be more happier. Very objective, factual, calming and methodical and assuring.
— Apr 10, 2026
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Meet Dr. Alex Sherman, MD

Languages Spoken
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Gastroenterology
Hepatology
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Dr. Sherman frequently treats the following conditions: Dysentery, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastroptosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Reflux Esophagitis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Unexplained Weight Loss, Esophagitis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alex Sherman, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals and Lenox Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alex Sherman, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
    1984
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Bronx Municipal Hospital Center
    1986
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • NY University Medical Center
    1988
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Alex Sherman, MD Practices

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY

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