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Dr. Matthew Symer, MD

(Matthew Symer, MD)

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Specializes in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: anal cancer, anal fistula, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and more.

2001 Marcus Avenue Suite N100
New Hyde Park, NY 11042

1-855-698-4232

Dr. Matthew Symer, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in New Hyde Park, NY specializing in complementary and alternative medicine and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Matthew Symer, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Lake Success.

Office Locations

2001 Marcus Avenue Suite N100
New Hyde Park, NY 11042

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120 Mineola Boulevard Suite 320
Mineola, NY 11501

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185 Central Avenue 3rd Floor
Bethpage, NY 11714

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Some issues Dr. Matthew Symer, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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. Matthew Symer, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Matthew Symer, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

standard anoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Matthew Symer, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures, and standard anoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Symer, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in New Hyde Park, NY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	60
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	26
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Symer, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Symer, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in New Hyde Park, NY during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
gastrointestinal procedures	81
hospital care	232
inpatient care	232
minimally invasive procedures	81

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	35
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Symer, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Symer, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in New Hyde Park, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

doctor visit	153
gastrointestinal procedures	70
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
minimally invasive procedures	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	144
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	57
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Symer, MD From 2022 - 2023

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	36

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Symer, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2020)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - General Surgery (2021)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Symer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Lake Success

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Matthew Symer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Indemnity, Local 1199 PPO, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange, Global Excel, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, UMR GEHA, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Oscar Gold Edge Exchange, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Oscar Secure, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., Oscar Silver Edge Exchange, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, MVP Preferred EPO, MVP Select Care Inc., BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Out of State or Region, Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Aetna Meritain Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Matthew Symer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna HMO

Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Indemnity

Local 1199 PPO

HIP EPO

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

Healthfirst Medicaid

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Healthfirst Medicare

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

AARP

WellCare Medicare

WellCare

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Guardian

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP HMO

HIP Child Health Plus

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

GHI Medicare Supplement

United Healthcare Navigate

Aetna POS

First Health PPO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

Trustmark

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

GHI HMO

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Healthfirst Child Health Plus

Medicaid Managed Care

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Special Needs

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

Qualcare Inc

Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange

HIP Prime Silver Exchange

Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2

Insurance Design Administrators

Health Net of California

Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange

Global Excel

Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1

American Plan Administrators

HIP Prime Platinum Exchange

Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

HIP Prime Gold Exchange

AXA Assistance USA

Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Nippon Life-Aetna

Fiserv Health

UMR GEHA

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

VillageCare

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange

Screen Actors Guild

HIP Prime Silver

HIP Prime Bronze Exchange

Meritain Health

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

Administrative Concepts

HIP Bridge

Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Oscar Gold Edge Exchange

Connecticare Bridge

BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY

BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

NY Fire Department - WTC

HIP Prime Bronze

Aetna POS (American Express Employer)

Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage

Connecticare Commercial

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

HIP Prime Gold

Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

New York Hotel Trades

HIP Prime Basic Exchange

Global Health

Oscar Secure

Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange

HIP Prime Platinum

Nippon Life of America-Aetna

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

Oscar Silver Edge Exchange

Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP

Aetna International

Medicare Part A and B

Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange

MVP Preferred EPO

MVP Select Care Inc.

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

BCBS Out of State or Region

Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Aetna Meritain Health

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

HIP Medicare Supplement

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Aetna Student Plan

Bind Benefits inc

Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange

Allied

Oxford Metro

Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual

Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

Longevity Health Plan Medicare

WTC Health Program

BCBS Federal Program

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Guard Medical Inc.	$165 NPSEAL MEDIUM $165

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$165

Biography

Dr. Matthew Symer is a specialist in colon & rectal surgery and complementary and alternative medicine. In his practice, Dr. Symer focuses on colorectal surgery procedures. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California. Dr. Symer graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.