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Dr. Peter Ells, MD
Internal Medicine* Age 78
Dr. Peter Ells, MD
4.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Ells, MD is an Internist in Albany, NY.
Dr. Peter Ells, MD
4.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Peter Ells, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 78
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Ells, MD is an Internist in Albany, NY.

About Dr. Peter Ells, MD

Dr. Ells graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Peter Ells, MD is an Internist in Albany, NY and has 52 years experience. Dr. Ells currently practices at Amc and is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Ells has experience treating conditions like Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Biliary Cirrhosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ells received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Ells's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ells is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hepatitis C
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Esophageal Varices
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Splenomegaly
Nausea
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Gastroptosis
Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Bile Duct Obstruction
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Hemorrhoids
Gallstones
Vomiting Disorders
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Dysphagia
Pancreatitis
Duodenal Ulcer
Intestinal Ulcer
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Immunization Administration
Reflux Esophagitis
Gastroparesis
Ulcerative Colitis
Esophagitis
Anemia
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Colonoscopy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Vitamin_Deficiency
Heartburn
Unexplained Weight Loss
Gastritis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Barrett's Esophagus
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Crohn's Disease
Hemochromatosis
Muscle Spasm
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Fever
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Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leukocytopenia
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Mild Asthma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Shortness of Breath
Stomach Diseases
Thiamin Deficiency
Throat Pain
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Preferred Blue v5 PPO

Where Dr. Peter Ells, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Amc
    47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
  2. 2 Albany Medical College
    250 Delaware Ave Ste 202, Delmar, NY 12054
  3. 3 Office
    3 Technology Dr, East Setauket, NY 11733
  4. 4 Albany Medical Center
    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

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Aug 19, 2025
Dr. Ells is very professional. He is always prepared for appointments and is very timely. I have every confidence in his expertise. He is an excellent, personable physician, with a great sense of humor! Albany Med is lucky to have him!
— Aug 19, 2025
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Meet Dr. Peter Ells, MD

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Ells's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Ells, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ells's profile.

Dr. Ells frequently treats the following conditions: Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Biliary Cirrhosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Ells, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Ells, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1974
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
  • University of Virginia
    1975
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Calif
    1981
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Peter Ells, MD Practices

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

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