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Dr. Peter Distler, MD

Dr. Peter Distler, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Distler, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Distler has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Boston University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

3 E 83rd St New York, NY 10028

Make an Appointment

(212) 734-3444

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Distler is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

Dr. Distler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Distler specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Distler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Distler

4.0

40 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
70%
70%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
20%
20%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Mar 26, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pat Jones – Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda – Aug 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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SDRN – Jun 02, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Todd – May 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Fago – Feb 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Monica Morgan – Aug 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Arthur in New York – Mar 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Varda Thurm in Hewlett, NY – Jul 26, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jun 01, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Astoria, NY – May 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
clint g in Metuchen, NJ – May 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Melenia J. in Metuchen, NJ – May 15, 2017
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biography

Dr. Peter Distler, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Distler has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Boston University in 1988. He is affiliated...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Boston University

    Medical School, 1988
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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Dr. Distler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Peter Distler MD PLLC3 E 83rd St New York, NY 10028
    1

    Practice

    Columbus Circle Medical Services PLLC619 W 54th St Fl 8 New York, NY 10019
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lenox Hill Hospital

      100 E 77th St
      New York, NY 10075
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

      506 6th St
      Brooklyn, NY 11215
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence 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.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Mount Sinai Hospital

      1 Gustave L Levy Pl
      New York, NY 10029
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      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 Care Award™ (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.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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