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Charles J. Lightdale, MD


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About Charles J. Lightdale, MD:

Current research is focussed on Barrett's esophagus. Targeted biopsies using confocal endomicroscopy for more accurate diagnosis. Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus. Endoscopic mucosal resection of pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer. Blood tests and biopsy tests for early detection of esophageal cancer. Prevention of esophageal cancer in Barrett's esophagus.

Expertise:

Barrett's Esophagus
Cancer Care
Cancer Prevention
Capsule Endoscopy
Esophageal Disease
Esophagus Disorder
Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy Procedures
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Disorder
Pancreatic Cancer
Second Opinion
Swallowing Disorder

Appointments:

Professor of Medicine at CUMC

Education:

Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Internship: Yale-New Haven Hospital
Residency: New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital
Fellowship: New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center

New Patients:

YES

Locations

Primary Locations:

CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

180 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

For new and current patient appointments, call:
(212) 305-3423
Fax:
(212) 305-9913

Publications:

Lightdale CJ. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Changing the Conversation. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2020 Apr;30(2):xi-xii. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.02.001. PMID: 32146952

Ginès A, Lightdale CJ. How I do a diagnostic EUS. Endoscopy. 2019; 51(10):973-975. PMID: 31307101

Goldblum JR, Shaheen NJ, Vennalaganti PR, Sharma P, Lightdale CJ. WATS for Barrett's surveillance. Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 Jul;88(1):201-202. PMID: 29935618