Gaurav Bhardwaj, MD

“I profoundly believe that gut microbiome and gut brain axis are essential components of the overall well-being of a person. This is something I incorporate into my life, as well as into the lives of my patients”

Dr. Gaurav Bhardwaj is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist currently serving as an Attending at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in Southampton, NY. He completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and also served as a Chief Gastroenterology Fellow at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Bhardwaj served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution. Dr. Bhardwaj earned his medical degree (MBBS) from Dr. Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College & Hospital in India

As a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Dr. Bhardwaj specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive and liver disorders, including:

• Eosinophilic esophagitis 
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Pancreatic and biliary tract disorders
• Celiac disease
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
• Liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease)
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Motility disorders
• Constipation 

Dr. Bhardwaj is skilled in performing various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:

• Upper endoscopy (EGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Capsule endoscopy *coming soon
• Hydrogen breath testing *coming soon
• Wireless esophageal Ph test (Bravo test)
• Feeding tube placement

Dr. Bhardwaj has a strong research background with multiple peer-reviewed publications and abstracts presented at national conferences. His research interests include liver diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He is also passionate about the physiology of the gut-brain axis and a healthy enteric microbiome. He is an active member of several professional societies including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (NYSGE), the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS) and the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Throughout his career, Dr. Bhardwaj has been recognized for his clinical excellence and teaching abilities, receiving honors such as the Leo M. Davidoff Resident Teaching Star award and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. Dr. Bhardwaj completed the Clinical Training Program (CTP) in Neurogastroenterology and Motility offered by the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS). He is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to his patients and contributing to advancements in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology.

Dr. Bhardwaj provides care for patients at Meeting House Lane Medical Practice in Southampton and Hampton Bays, as well as Stony Brook Southampton Hospital.

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