Dr. Avik Sarkar, MD
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Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School · See training
3 board certifications listed
Board Certified, Board-Certified Gastroenterologist, +1 more · See credentials
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Specialty
Gastroenterologist
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder.
Treatments & procedures
- Cholangioscopy
- endoscopic management of obesity
- Endoscopic Fistula Closure
- endoscopic suturing device
- Endoscopic Full Thickness Resection (EFTR)
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Altered anatomy ERCP
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
- Endoscopic Suturing
- Intragastric Balloon
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
- Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe)
- Management of surgical complications
- Cryotherapy of the GI tract
- EUS of the lower GI tract
- Antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Therapeutic EUS (ie EUS-GB, EUS-HG, EUS-GJ, EDGE, celiac plexus block, fiducial placement, glue and coils injection)
- EUS guided liver biopsy
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Rutgers UniversityUndergraduate
- Rutgers-New Jersey Medical SchoolMedical school · MD
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalResidency · Internal Medicine
- Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship · Gastroenterology
- University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolFellowship · Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
Board certifications
- Board CertifiedCertification
- Board-Certified GastroenterologistCertification
- Double Board-CertifiedCertification
About
Dr. Avik Sarkar is a gastroenterologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey, who is fellowship trained in gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He is board certified and describes a focus on complex and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, EUS, and endoscopic treatment of obesity. His training includes residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and fellowships in gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1528383403
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RG0100X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Avik Sarkar specialize in?
He specializes in gastroenterology, with additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
What procedures are listed for Dr. Avik Sarkar?
Listed procedures include ERCP, EUS, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic suturing, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, transoral outlet reduction, cryotherapy of the GI tract, and endoscopic treatment of obesity.
Where does Dr. Avik Sarkar practice?
He practices in New Brunswick, New Jersey, at 125 Paterson St Ste 5100.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Avik Sarkar?
He completed internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and fellowships in gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He is listed as board certified and double board-certified.