Dr. Peter Distler, MD
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.
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3 E 83rd St New York, NY 10028Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Distler
4.0
| 5 Star | 70% | 70% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 20% | 20% |
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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 moreGastroenterology
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Boston University
Medical School, 1988
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals 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 awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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Compare Dr. Distler with our nearby Gastroenterologists at Newyork-Presbyterian Queens.
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(718) 514-2147.
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