Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD

Gastroenterology*•Male•Age 67

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD

University of Pennsylvania Health System

3400 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(215) 349-8222
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(215) 349-8222

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lichtenstein is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lichtenstein specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals

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Dr. Lichtenstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lichtenstein

4.2
19 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
5%
5%
1 star
16%
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Dr. Lichtenstein was very dismissive of me. I was diagnosed with severe Crohn's by another doctor and was referred to Penn's IBD program. I originally saw a different doctor in the practice who sent me for surgery to remove parts of my intestine due to strictures. Shortly after surgery, the other doctor retired so I saw Dr. Lichtenstein. He tried to tell me that I just abused NSAIDS and didn't really have Crohn's. I told him drinking water made me more nauseous and he said that shouldn't happen... but it does. He dismissed all of my concerns and just told me my experiences were invalid. I wanted to tell him to ask my resected bowel tissue if I had Crohn's or not.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2021
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Dr. Lichtenstein is an awful doctor who is very arrogant and likes to talk down to his patients. He is not helpful at all to his patients and really is overrated. He is not as knowledgeable in IBD as he is reputed to be. If you are an IBD patient in the Philadelphia area, you would be much better off going to Johns Hopkins than being a patient of Dr. Lichtenstein.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 01, 2021
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biography

Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Duke University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

University of Pennsylvania Health System

University of Pennsylvania3400 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 60
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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