Dr. Daniel Motola, MD, Mount Kisco, NY

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.90

“He was extremely personable, thorough and informative on my consult visit. He gave me a lot of confidence.”

Less than 6 months ago

“Dr Motola answered questions was easy to speak to and understand and patient friendly. He took the time and did not rush me out. He provided excellent care”

Less than 6 months ago

About Dr. Daniel Motola

Dr. Motola is a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist with 12 years of expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive diseases. He has special expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and chronic liver diseases. He also cares for patients with a broad array of many other digestive conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, swallowing disorders, and much more. He performs endoscopy, colonoscopy, wireless capsule endoscopy, and colon cancer screening. Dr. Motola pursued a clinical career in gastroenterology and hepatology after several years in biomedical research so that he could make the greatest and most immediate impact in the lives of others. His basic science and research training provides him insight into the latest breakthrough treatments and informs him on how best to apply them to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients. Dr. Motola incorporates shared decision making in his treatment plans by providing patients with important medical information in an understandable way. "Active listening is critical in my line of work," he says. "As I work to build a healthy doctor-patient relationship, I strive to understand their fears and concerns so I can help them leave my office feeling hopeful." Dr. Motola was voted a Top Doctor in 2021 by New York Magazine and Castle Connolly. Dr. Motola is a self-proclaimed foodie. He enjoys pottery, playing video games, watching movies, and being outdoors hiking, fishing, and kayaking with his family.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding

Colonoscopy

Acute gastrointestinal bleeding

Colonoscopy

Office location

Optum Medical Care, NY

110 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

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Education and background

Practice names

Optum Medical Care, NY

Hospital affiliations

Northern Westchester Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - University of Texas, Southwestern, Doctor of Medicine
Brandeis University (Bachelor's)
The Mount Sinai Hospital (Internship)
The Mount Sinai Hospital (Residency)
Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology
UT Southwestern Medical Center (PhD)

Professional memberships

American Gastroenterological Association
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
New York Magazine Best Doctors Award: 2021
Castle Connelly Top Doctors: 2022
Chen, Jennifer Y; Newcomb, Benjamin; Zhou, Chan; Pondick, Joshua V; Ghoshal, Sarani; York, Samuel R; Motola, Daniel L; Coant, Nicolas; Yi, Jae Kyo; Mao, Cungui; Tanabe, Kenneth K; Bronova, Irina; Berdyshev, Evgeny V; Fuchs, Bryan C; Hannun, Yusuf; Chung, Raymond T; Mullen, Alan C Tricyclic Antidepressants Promote Ceramide Accumulation to Regulate Collagen Production in Human Hepatic Stellate Cells Scientific reports 2017 7 -44867

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1245499821

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Overall rating

4.90

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He was extremely personable, thorough and informative on my consult visit. He gave me a lot of confidence.