Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division

Gastroenterology • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About

Digestive Disease Center is a private research-focused organization with a presence in the Hudson Valley, including Fishkill, NY (headquarters) and Waterbury, CT, plus an office in Fishkill. The company operates in healthcare/medical research and is linked to gastroenterology-related services (categories include healthcare, gastroenterology, telehealth, endoscopy, patient portal). It positions as a private, active entity with multiple contact numbers and a small, specialized team. Notably, there’s no explicit listing of a Poughkeepsie gastroenterology practice under its name in the provided details.

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Clinic Type

Gastroenterology

Address

159 Barnegat Road, 2nd Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Phone

845-452-9800

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

Website

https://www.digestivediseaseny.com/location/ny/poughkeepsie

Emergency Care

Emergency care not explicitly listed

Services Offered

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Team

Ravi Hotchandani — MD
Arthur Walczyk — MD, FACG
Paul Burrows — MD
Michael Lee Steckman — MD
Nighat Saeed — FNP-BC
Johanna Forlivio — PA-C
Nighat Saeed — FNP-C
Waleed Khalil — PA-C

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Select One - Barnegat Road, Poughkeepsie, NY Westage Business Ctr Dr, Fishkill, NY

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division (Internal Practice Testimonials): 4.79 out of 5 stars (1557+ reviews)
Yahoo Local (Premier Medical Group - GI Division): 2.0 out of 5 stars (17 reviews)
WebMD (Dr. Madhavi Gaddam): 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)

Patients praise

Physicians and PAs described as caring, knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
Effective communication and bedside manner, particularly in explaining procedures and treatment plans
Helpful and friendly nursing and clinical staff during procedures
Successful diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions
Convenient location and efficient appointment scheduling for some patients

Common complaints

Long wait times for appointments and in the office
Difficulty reaching office staff, receiving call-backs, or getting timely test results
Complaints regarding front-desk customer service and lack of acknowledgement upon arrival
Negative experiences with patient confidentiality or professional demeanor during procedures
Some dissatisfaction with telehealth efficiency and follow-up communication

"Although they were extremely busy, my wait time was minimal. Dr Walczyk has been my doctor for at least 10 years now and I am very happy with his care. Highly recommend!"

— Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division Patient Testimonial

"I liked Dr. Buffa until I woke up in the recovery room after my colonoscopy. In front of at least 10 other recovering patients and general staff he announced that I had a giant tumor which was so huge he couldn't finish the procedure. So much for patient confidentially."

— Vitals Patient Review (Dr. Salvatore Buffa)

"Not good! I have never met him only via telehealth. He recommended expensive products, ordered expensive test that I had to pay for. After that never heard from him or his office again. Not helpful at all! Stay far away."

— Healthgrades Patient Review (Dr. Anthony Starpoli)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].