

Gastroenterology
Gail Herzig, MD
Acton, MA
Dr. Gail M. Herzig is an experienced gastroenterologist with over 30 years of medical training and practice experience, specializing in functional bowel disorders and inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract. She is board certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, with expertise in managing conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and abdominal pain disorders. Dr. Herzig pe
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Albany Medical College — M.D. (1988)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Internal Medicine Residency
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Gastroenterology Fellowship
Peer Recognition
- Boston Magazine — Top Doctor
2017, 2019-2026 (9 years)
- Boston Magazine — Top Doctors
2025
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Everyday Health / Castle Connolly — Doctor’s Choice
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GI
Conditions & Treatments
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseDysphagia & Swallowing DisordersGI Motility DisordersGERD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Emerson Hospital
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
19+ years in practice