Gastroenterology
Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD
Atlantic Gastroenterology · Brooklyn, NY
Identity verified on September 21, 2026
32 Peer Endorsements
5.0
Endorsed“Dr. Shapsis is the most knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. He has the best bedside manner”
Lillian Kelner, DDSDentist · Brooklyn, NYMarch 6, 2023
“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”
Boris Sagalovich MDInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Brooklyn, NYMarch 18, 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.”
Yelena Rubinshteyn, MDFamily Medicine · Rego Park, NYMarch 15, 2021
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“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 Nazir, MDSurgery · Brooklyn, NYMarch 15, 2021
“Outstanding clinician and compassionate doctor”
Dr. Thomas D. Schiano, MDInternal Medicine, Hepatology · New York, NYMay 12, 2020
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“Dr. Shapsis is fantastic professional who is taking outstanding care of his patients!”
Sergey Khaitov, MDSurgery · New York, NYMay 9, 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.”
NIck Gualtieri, MDInternal Medicine, Gastroenterology · New York, NYMay 6, 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 Kuznetsov, MDInternal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease · Brooklyn, NYApril 26, 2020
“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.”
Grigoriy Mashkevich MDOtolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery · Forest Hills, NYNovember 1, 2019
“Top gastroenterologist! Really cares for his patients. Uses latest data and techniques.”
Michael Yuz MDRadiology, Diagnostic Radiology · Fort Lauderdale, FLMay 9, 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 .”
Yana Goldberg MDMorristown, NJMay 1, 2019
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“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.”
Natallia Fiadorchanka, MDDermatology · Brooklyn, NYApril 25, 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 Birbrayer, MDInternal Medicine · Brooklyn, NYApril 17, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is an excellent physician. I have worked with Dr. Shapsis for many years.”
Dov Shmukler, MDInternal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease · Brooklyn, NYApril 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.”
Klaudiya Ruvinsky, MDInternal Medicine · Brooklyn, NYApril 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.”
Bella Zimilevich, MDInternal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine · Brooklyn, NYApril 17, 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.”
Irene Perloff, DO, MDInternal Medicine · Brooklyn, NYApril 16, 2019
“Doctor Shapsis is highly professional with great bedside manors, kind, knowledgeable , and very pleasant to work with.”
Mikhail Alper, MDObstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology · Syracuse, NYApril 16, 2019
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“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 Khandros, MD, DOFamily Medicine · Brooklyn, NYApril 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is a fantastic doctor . He is very professional, knowledgeable and skillful gastroenterologist. I highly recommend him”
Igor Rubinshteyn, MDOrthopaedic Surgery · Brooklyn, NYApril 16, 2019
“Great GI doctor -very knowledgeable, friendly, thorough and easy to work with. Well liked by patients.”
Ariel D Teitel MDInternal Medicine, Rheumatology · New York, NYApril 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is very knowledgeable and professional . Excellent bedside manner.”
Grigory Goldberg, MDOrthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine · Ocean, NJApril 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.”
Artem Vaynman, MDNeurological Surgery · Cleveland, OHApril 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is a pleasure to work with. He is professional with his colleagues and attentive to his patients.”
Rebecca RheeColon & Rectal Surgery · Brooklyn, NYApril 16, 2019
“Extremely knowledgeable and experienced gastroenterologist”
Mikhail Grinberg, MDInternal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology · Brooklyn, NYApril 16, 2019
“Dr. Shapsis is very compassionate, professional, highly knowledgeable physician with strong work ethic.”
Inna Sominsky, MDInternal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology · Brooklyn, NYApril 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.”
Sofiya Prilik, MDPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · New York, NYApril 16, 2019
Other healthcare professionals
“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, ND LACNaturopath · Brooklyn, NYMarch 10, 2021
“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, NYMay 19, 2020
“Dr. Shapsis is an amazing extremely intelligent, very knowledgeable, professional physician who was a pleasure to work with. Will highly recommend to everyone”
Rose German, RPA-CPhysician Assistant · Brooklyn, NYApril 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, NYApril 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, NYApril 16, 2019
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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 moreShow less
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.
Recognition history
9 awards
- 2019 Top DoctorGastroenterology
- 2019 Top DoctorGastroenterology
- 2019 Top 100 DoctorsGastroenterology
- 2019 National WinnerGastroenterology
- 2019 City WinnerGastroenterology · Brooklyn
- 2020 Top DoctorGastroenterology
- 2020 Top 100 DoctorsGastroenterology
- 2020 City WinnerGastroenterology · Brooklyn
- 2021 Top 200 DoctorsGastroenterology
Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles. History, not current standing.
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