Gastroenterology

Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD

Atlantic Gastroenterology · Brooklyn, NY

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27 Peer Endorsements

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Clinical skillin 19 endorsements
Compassionatein 12 endorsements
Great colleaguein 5 endorsements
Refers patientsin 3 endorsements
Thoroughin 2 endorsements
Up to datein 2 endorsements

March 6, 2023
“Dr. Shapsis is the most knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. He has the best bedside manner”
Dr. Lillian KelnerDentist · Brooklyn, NY
March 18, 2021
“Doctor Alexander Shapsis is fantastic gastroenterologist. His knowledge is available to me as a referring physician at anytime. He always helps in a difficult situations and always available for urgent matters. I recommend Dr. Shapsis for all my patien”
Dr. Boris SagalovichInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Brooklyn, NY
March 15, 2021
“Dr Shapsis is an excellent physician with incredible knowledge in his field. He is extremely compassionate as a physician and his ability to diagnose and treat is extremely rare to find.”
Dr. Yelena RubinshteynFamily Medicine · Rego Park, NY
March 15, 2021
“Dr Alexander Shapsis is an excellent gastroenterologist in the whole of New York city. He is the person with exceptional and highly qualified skills. Dr Shapsis is fully updated with advanced medical knowledge and treatment . My patients all love him as he has superb quality of being kind, sincere and caring .”
Dr. Sharique NazirSurgery · Brooklyn, NY
May 12, 2020
“Outstanding clinician and compassionate doctor”
Dr. Thomas D. SchianoInternal Medicine, Hepatology · New York, NY

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May 9, 2020
“Dr. Shapsis is fantastic professional who is taking outstanding care of his patients!”
Dr. Sergey KhaitovSurgery · New York, NY
May 6, 2020
“I have known Dr Alex Shapsis for 15 years. He is a brilliant doctor with an excellent knowledge base. He communicates well with his patients and knows how to explain their medical state in understandable terms. Above all, he is a highly ethical person who puts the patient's well being above all.”
Dr. NIck GualtieriInternal Medicine, Gastroenterology · New York, NY
April 26, 2020
“Dr. Shapsis is an excellent physician, knowledgeable, caring, professional. I know him as a colleague and as a patient. I would recommend Dr. Shapsis to anybody who needs top notch GI care with personal touch.”
Dr. Valery KuznetsovInternal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease · Brooklyn, NY
November 1, 2019
“Dr Shapsis possesses a great combination of excellent bed side manner and top notch expertise in his field. He is very personable and cares to the core about his patients and his craft.”
Dr. Grigoriy MashkevichOtolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery · Forest Hills, NY
May 9, 2019
“Top gastroenterologist! Really cares for his patients. Uses latest data and techniques.”
Dr. Michael YuzRadiology, Diagnostic Radiology · Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 1, 2019
“Dr Shapsis is a wonderful doctor . He is always available to his patients . His bedside manner is superb . He is always up to date on the latest updates in Gastroenterology .”
Dr. Yana GoldbergMorristown, NJ
April 25, 2019
“I am very honored to know Dr. Shapsis since he is an excellent knowledgeable doctor with phenomenal personality. He always approaches his patients individually and trying to work out a plan depending on circumstances and patient preferences. He is definitely the doctor that I will go myself as a patient and send my relatives.”
Dr. Natallia FiadorchankaDermatology · Brooklyn, NY
April 17, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis saved my life by early diagnosing peritonitis and arranged ASAP operation. A good friend , excellent teacher, great Colleague! Remarkable knowledgeable physician. Dr Shapsis a great addendum to our Medical community!!”
Dr. Yuri BirbrayerInternal Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
April 17, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is an excellent physician. I have worked with Dr. Shapsis for many years.”
Dr. Dov ShmuklerInternal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease · Brooklyn, NY
April 17, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is a very well respected GI in the area with whom I have mutual patients with. Dr Shapsis is always acting in a professional manner, helpful, always ready to discuss any case regarding patients. Always did and will recommend to see this GI.”
Dr. Klaudiya RuvinskyInternal Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
April 17, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is an expert physician and an esteemed colleague. His standards are beyond standard. Patients rave about his knowledge and bedside manner. I proudly recommend him every single time.”
Dr. Bella ZimilevichInternal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“I have a pleasure working with Dr. Shapsis for many years, we have lots of mutual patients. Dr Shapsis is very knowledgeable and professional. Doctor does really care for his patients and takes time to listen and diagnose.”
Dr. Irene PerloffInternal Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Doctor Shapsis is highly professional with great bedside manors, kind, knowledgeable , and very pleasant to work with.”
Dr. Mikhail AlperObstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology · Syracuse, NY
April 16, 2019
“I know this Doctor for over 15 years and he is a very good specialist and very professional, also he is a very good person who tries to help every single patient despite his time and patient insurance. All my patients that need GI consult I’ve sent them to him and they came back very satisfied with his professionalism and care for them . He is very well known for his intelligence and also being very polite. I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to work with him for so many years and I will continue to use his knowledge and professionalism for my patients.”
Dr. Svetlana KhandrosFamily Medicine · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is a fantastic doctor . He is very professional, knowledgeable and skillful gastroenterologist. I highly recommend him”
Dr. Igor RubinshteynOrthopaedic Surgery · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Great GI doctor -very knowledgeable, friendly, thorough and easy to work with. Well liked by patients.”
Dr. Ariel D TeitelInternal Medicine, Rheumatology · New York, NY
April 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is very knowledgeable and professional . Excellent bedside manner.”
Dr. Grigory GoldbergOrthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine · Ocean, NJ
April 16, 2019
“I have known Dr. Shapsis for more then 20 years, and I think he is the best GI specialist I know. He is always kind and thoughtful, and I vote for him without reservations.”
Dr. Artem VaynmanNeurological Surgery · Cleveland, OH
April 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is a pleasure to work with. He is professional with his colleagues and attentive to his patients.”
Dr. Rebecca RheeColon & Rectal Surgery · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Extremely knowledgeable and experienced gastroenterologist”
Dr. Mikhail GrinbergInternal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is very compassionate, professional, highly knowledgeable physician with strong work ethic.”
Dr. Inna SominskyInternal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis has been a go to Gastroenterologist in the community for many years. His skills and knowledge are valued by his colleagues and patients. Would highly recommend him to my patients.”
Dr. Sofiya PrilikPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · New York, NY

Other healthcare professionals

5 endorsements from other healthcare professionals

March 10, 2021
“Dr. Shapsis is among the best clinicians I've ever worked with. He's a terrific diagnostician and any patient I send to him feels fully heard and cared for. Referrals are seamless and I feel informed about all patients sent to Atlantic Gastroenterology. Highly recommended.”
Robert Kachko, LACNaturopath · Brooklyn, NY
May 19, 2020
“It's is always a pleasure to work with Dr. Shapsis. Coordination of patient care is easy and fast. He is always available to discuss any case. Mutual patients always speak highly of him and are happy with the care that he provides.”
Anna Stassiy, PAPhysician Assistant, Medical · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is an amazing extremely intelligent, very knowledgeable, professional physician who was a pleasure to work with. Will highly recommend to everyone”
Rose GermanPhysician Assistant · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is extremely attentive to detail regarding patient care and treatment plans. He is a well known and experienced gastroenterologist in our community.”
Elana Gluzman, PAPhysician Assistant, Surgical · Brooklyn, NY
April 16, 2019
“I have known and referred patients to Dr. Shapsis for years. He is one of the most knowledgeable gastroenterologists in our community and is always on top of my list for GI consultations for my patients. Not only is he knowledgeable, he has a great bedside manner with patients.”
Anna Gorelik, PAPhysician Assistant, Medical · Brooklyn, NY

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About

Dr. Alexander Shapsis is a gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital and New York… Read more

Dr. Alexander Shapsis is a gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital and New York Community Hospital. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice between 11-20 years. Dr. Shapsis accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 199 doctors at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospitaland one of 18 at New York Community Hospital who specialize in Gastroenterology.

Location

Atlantic Gastroenterology239 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

DCA Awards

Recognition history

9 awards

3-time
Top Doctor
2019 and 2020
2-time
Top 100 Doctors
2019 and 2020
2-time
City Winner
2019 and 2020

2021 Top 200 DoctorsGastroenterology
2020 Top DoctorGastroenterology
2020 Top 100 DoctorsGastroenterology
2020 City WinnerGastroenterology · Brooklyn
2019 Top DoctorGastroenterology
2019 Top DoctorGastroenterology
2019 Top 100 DoctorsGastroenterology
2019 National WinnerGastroenterology
2019 City WinnerGastroenterology · Brooklyn

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles.

Distinguished

A rank for doctors who have received 20 or more doctor endorsements.