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Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

428 Hartford Turnpike Suite 207
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066

(860) 872-5426

Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD is a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD is affiliated with Eastern Connecticut Health Network, Hartford Healthcare, Manchester Memorial Hospital and CONNECTICUT GI PC.

Office Locations

428 Hartford Turnpike Suite 207
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2023, Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD performed more EGD with biopsy, and EGD with lesion removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	355
doctor visit	201
esophageal dilation	35
gastrointestinal procedures	379
minimally invasive procedures	379
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	355

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	396
doctor visit	72
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	429
minimally invasive procedures	429
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	396

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	20
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	428
doctor visit	68
esophageal dilation	33
gastrointestinal procedures	457
minimally invasive procedures	457
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	428

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	15
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	473
doctor visit	75
esophageal dilation	26
gastrointestinal procedures	494
minimally invasive procedures	494
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	473

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	28
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	24
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	410
doctor visit	60
esophageal dilation	30
gastrointestinal procedures	446
minimally invasive procedures	446
preventive care	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	410

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	13
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	379
doctor visit	90
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	414
minimally invasive procedures	414
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	379

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	311
doctor visit	44
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	335
minimally invasive procedures	335
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	311

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	12
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	292
doctor visit	55
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	335
minimally invasive procedures	335
preventive care	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	292

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	13
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	31
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	216
minimally invasive procedures	216
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	195

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	272
doctor visit	60
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	309
minimally invasive procedures	309
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	272

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	19
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	212
doctor visit	32
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	235
minimally invasive procedures	235
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Vernon Rockville, CT were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	338
doctor visit	71
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	368
minimally invasive procedures	368
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	338

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	242
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	10
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD graduated from Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Ascension St. John Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterolgy and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Ascension St. John Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterolgy

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Eastern Connecticut Health Network

Hartford Healthcare

Manchester Memorial Hospital

CONNECTICUT GI PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vernon Rockville, CT.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-05-30

Office: Very helpful, knowlegable, took the time to listen and explain 
Procedure: excellent care, on time, and friendly

Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-08-18

Dr. Hemacha is one of the worst physicians that I have ever had the displeasure to know. I have been a RN for over 30 years. He kept me waiting for two and a half hours in a hospital gown as I waited for a colonoscopy. His staff stated that this was the case every day. He uses a useless PA for appointments so your actual contact is limited to 2 minutes before a procedure. Also, he orders unnecessary tests as he owns the surgical center that he uses. He is a nasty little man.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ali Hemacha, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$14,203 VIBERZI $10,770	ZENPEP $2,482	LINZESS $951
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc	$7,798 Trulance $7,798
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$3,084 LINZESS $3,084
Gilead Sciences Inc	$2,951 Viread $2,604	Vemlidy $118	$229
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,120 XIFAXAN $1,198	Trulance $730	XIFAXANIBSD $161	Relistor $17	Uceris $14
Other	$11,929 ENTYVIO $917	LINZESS $869	ZEPOSIA $858	STELARA $742	Creon $738	Other $7,806

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$21,236
Food and Beverage	$15,606
Travel and Lodging	$3,080
Honoraria	$1,800
Education	$363

Biography

Dr. Ali Hemacha works as an adult gastroenterology. Dr. Hemacha is a graduate of Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine. His areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). His professional affiliations include Hartford Healthcare and Eastern Connecticut Health Network. Hartford Healthcare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Vernon, CT.