Board Certified Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Dr. Farag specializes in all aspects and treatment of adult gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Dr. Farag has performed more than 15,000 procedures including upper endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Capsule endoscopy pill camera during his career.Dr. Farag was featured on NY1 television representing Richmond University Medical center for advocacy of Colon cancer screening in 2007.The south shore location has been up and running since 2004 with a two room state of the art onsite endoscopy suite that is fully approved and accredited by the New York State health department and the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical facilities.The practice enjoys an excellent track record in accountability including safety, anesthesia and infection control and staffing just to name a few.In addition, as the chief of gastroenterology, Dr. Farag hosts a weekly clinic at Richmond University Medical Center which offers free colonoscopy screening for qualified patients through NYC department of health and NY state funded grants.Procedures:* Upper Endoscopy* Colonoscopy* Capsule Endoscopy* PolypectomyGeneral Consultation:* Digestive Disease* Acid Reflux (GERD)* Peptic Ulcer Disease* H. Pylori* Irritable Bowel Syndrome* Ulcerative Colitis* Cohn's Disease* Liver Disease* Hepatitis B* Hepatitis C* Celiac Disease* Gall Bladder Disease* Pancreatic and Biliary Disease