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Gail Herzig

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

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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 MagazineTop Doctor

    2017, 2019-2026 (9 years)

  • Boston MagazineTop Doctors

    2025

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2017-2026 (10 years)

  • Everyday Health / Castle ConnollyDoctor’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