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Dr. Vijay Yajnik MD, PHD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
165 Cambridge Street 9th Floor Boston Massachusetts, 02114About
Vijay Yajnik, MD, PhD, works at Massachusetts General Hospital's Chron's and Colitis Center and Digestive Health Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, Chron's, and inflammatory bowel disease. His research involves the genetic basis behind bowel diseases, and tumors of the GI tract, colorectal cancers, etc. A reviewer and contributor for major scientific journals, he is also Assistant Professor of Medicine for Harvard Medical School.
Education and Training
New York University
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1996
New York University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
Internships
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Gastroenterology Association, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Articles and Publications
- 6 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
Great Teachers, Excellent Peers
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- Dr. Francis A Farraye M.D.720 Harrison Ave Boston MA 02118
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Nearest Hospitals
SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - BOSTON, THEl
51 BLOSSOM STREET BOSTON MA 2114MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARYl
243 CHARLES STREET BOSTON MA 2114