Gastroenterology
Makoto Nishimura, MD
Attending Physician, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Service
Dr. Makoto Nishimura is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopic interventions for gastrointestinal cancers and hepatopancreatobiliary disorders at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for esophagus, duodenum, stomach, and colorectal tumors; endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and AXIOS; radiofr
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Education & Training
- University of California (Irvine) — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2007-2009
- Jichi Medical University — M.D., 1997
Peer Recognition
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Award for Excellence in Clinical Innovation
2023
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- UHS Binghamton General Hospital
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Languages
English, Japanese[5]
Experience
25+ years in practice