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Jeffry Nestler

Gastroenterology

Jeffry Nestler, MD

Co-Physician in Chief, Digestive Health Institute, Hartford HealthCare; Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Connecticut

Hartford, CT

Dr. Jeffry L. Nestler is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 35 years of experience practicing in Hartford, Connecticut. He specializes in a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including esophageal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal motility disorders, pancreatic disease, biliary disease, and colorectal cancer screening. His expertise extends to inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal

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40+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

  • New York Medical College — M.D., 1985
  • Tufts University — B.S., 1980
  • New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1988-1990
  • New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1985-1988

Peer Recognition

  • ACGFellow (FACG)

    2026

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2012-2026 (15 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Colorectal Cancer ScreeningMotility & Functional GIPancreaticobiliary

Conditions & Treatments

Colorectal CancerGERD & RefluxDysphagia & Swallowing DisordersERCP & Biliary EndoscopyGI Motility DisordersPancreaticobiliary DiseasePancreatic DiseaseGERDColonoscopyColon Cancer ScreeningAdvanced Endoscopy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital
  • Hartford Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

40+ years in practice