Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD

Chosen as one of New York's top three doctors in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Alexander Shapsis is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the president of Atlantic Gastroenterology in Brooklyn. He sees patients at two offices, on Court Street and on Ocean Parkway. His practice treats digestive, liver, and bile duct conditions and offers colon cancer screening with colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. Dr. Shapsis is also certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Through the practice’s EndoSlim Clinic, he offers non-surgical weight loss procedures, and he was one of the early U.S. doctors to place the SPATZ-2 adjustable gastric balloon.

(718) 521-2840

239 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

www.atgastro.com

Awards & Certifications:

Board certified in Gastroenterology
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Best of Brooklyn Awards, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Brooklyn Business Hall of Fame

Education & Training:

Why did we choose Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Alexander Shapsis as a top gastroenterologist in Brooklyn because of his board certification, his added training in obesity medicine, and his early work with gastric balloons. He is board certified in gastroenterology and also holds certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Shapsis was one of the first gastroenterologists in the United States to perform early SPATZ-2 intragastric balloon insertions. He has been recognized with Best of Brooklyn Awards for Gastroenterology and Hepatology. That mix of digestive care and weight care is useful for many patients.

What sets Dr. Shapsis apart is the practice he built in his own community. He serves as president of Atlantic Gastroenterology, which has offices on Court Street and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The team handles colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and liver disease. Patients looking for non-surgical weight loss can turn to the practice’s EndoSlim Clinic. Virtual visits are also available. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Alexander Shapsis among the top three gastroenterologists in Brooklyn.