Dr. Joseph Terlizzi, MD, FASCRS

Dr. Joseph Terlizzi, MD, FASCRS

Colorectal Surgeon
420 W 23rd St, PB 1F, New York, NY
4.94
“Joseph and his staff were so incredibly kind and helpful. He put me at ease about my issue and I really felt safe and taken care of. Couldn’t recommend enough!”
Initials hiddenJuly 12, 2024
Highly recommended
98% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
98% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.94

Average wait time

4.82

Bedside manner

4.96
“Joseph and his staff were so incredibly kind and helpful. He put me at ease about my issue and I really felt safe and taken care of. Couldn’t recommend enough!”
Initials hiddenJuly 12, 2024
“Dr. Terlizzi and staff are wonderful. Very comforting with excellent bedside manner. Clear communication and they take their time and attend to you. I really felt well taken care of.”
Jason S.March 21, 2024

About Dr. Joseph Terlizzi

We know it's often difficult to schedule timely specialist appointments. We are always available for patients with urgent matters. If you need to be seen right away and we have no openings, let us know your appointment can't wait! Dr. Terlizzi is Board Certified in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery, and is Assistant Professor of Surgery at Mount Sinai. He treats disorders of the colon, rectum and anus, including hemorrhoids, abscesses, fissures, STDs, anal dysplasia, cancer, constipation, incontinence, and pilonidal disease. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, trained in Surgery at Saint Vincent’s in Manhattan and Rutgers University, and returned to Thomas Jefferson University for specialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery. He received numerous awards for research, academic excellence, teaching, and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He published in the fields of surgery and skin disorders. Dr. Terlizzi joined the pioneering medical practice of Dr. Stephen Goldstone, who founded Laser Surgery Care in 1987 and is internationally renowned for High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) and anal dysplasia. He developed treatment modalities for precancerous lesions and has written over fifty articles on the subject. Patients from all around the world come to our Chelsea-based practice since we are a premier site for the treatment of HPV, anal dysplasia and STDs Dr. Terlizzi brings expertise in the management of rectal bleeding, pain, cancer, hemorrhoids, and complex fistulas, among other disorders. We treat many conditions non-surgically, and when procedures are necessary, most are performed in our comfortable AAASF-certified office. Sedation is provided by an anesthesiologist and patients go home the same day. Dr. Terlizzi offers the highest level of skill, compassion, and personalized care. He is friendly, easy to talk to, and fluent in both English and Spanish.

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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 hemorrhoids
Acute hemorrhoids

Other popular visit reasons

Abdominal Pain
Anoscopy
Colonic Polypectomy
Colonoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Surgery Consultation
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Anoscopy
Colonic Polypectomy
Colonoscopy

Office location

Dr. Joseph Terlizzi, MD, FASCRS also offers online video visits for patients
Laser Surgery Care
420 W 23rd St, PB 1F, New York, NY 10011

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • The Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel - Petrie Division

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
  • Thomas Jefferson University, Residency in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Professional memberships

  • International Anal Neoplasia Society
  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Treatment of Anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions to Prevent Anal Cancer. The New England journal of medicine, 2022, Vol.386 (24), p.2273-2282
  • Testing for Human Papillomavirus Strains 16 and 18 Helps Predict the Presence of Anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions. Terlizzi, Joseph P ; Sambursky, Jacob A ; Goldstone, Stephen E Diseases of the colon & rectum, 2018, Vol.61 (12), p.1364-1371

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1811208390

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.94
Wait time
4.82
Bedside manner
4.96
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Dr. T is amazing. Puts you right at ease. He takes his time with you… you’re more than just a number. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Excellent doctor, LGBT+ friendly. My only complaint is I waited a good deal to be seen. But the doctor and staff were great.
Verified patient
Really appreciated Dr. Terlizzi and his team. Very comfortable and helpful. A potentially awkward visit make quite nice.
Verified patient
Efficiently run office. Dr Terlizzi takes time and has a warm, reassuring demeanor especially given that he’s a surgeon.
Verified patientVideo visit
What a pleasant man, wealth of knowledge and removed any fears of treatments and procedures. Very holistic in his approach
Dr. Terlizzi was great! Very friendly and professional. He made me feel comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend him!
Very professional. He definitely cares about your well being and does not make the appointment awkward which is great!
Verified patient
Dr Terlizzi was great! Very open to questions, informative, patient, and professional. Would definitely recommend!
Verified patient
Dr. Terilizzi was very good to talk and he patiently responded to all my questions. Overall the experience was great!
Highly recommend Dr. Terlizzi. Very friendly, professional, and informative. He went above and beyond to be helpful.
Verified patient
Ridiculously good bedside manner. Really easy to speak to. Would absolutely see again and recommend to a friend.
Great doctor - took the time to understand everything, explain it well, and was super considerate during treatment!
Great! First time patient here - he was personable patient and explained everything so well! Highly recommend!
Dr. Terlizzi diagnosed me accurately after two other doctors didn’t. I look forward to the treatment plan
Takes the sting out of a visit for a sensitive topic. Efficient, streamlined and very concise in explanation.
They make you feel comfortable about yourself and why you are there. It is a private area.
Verified patient
The humor made the situation greatly more bearable. I certainly felt in good hands and learned from the anylyses.
Joseph is great! Very professional and caring. Answered all of my questions - the office was also very helpful.
Verified patient
Superbly professional staff and doctor. The new gold standard of what a patient's experience should be like.
Verified patient
Dr. Terlizzi and his entire staff where amazing! Super efficient, pleasant space, wonderful bedside manner.
Verified patient
Top specialist in his field, Dr. Terlizzi and staff were kind, helpful, professional. I’ll be going back.
Very happy with the care that I recieved and the docotr was very knowledgable about gay mens heath issues.
Verified patient
Wonderful doctor and took the time to explain all procedures, results, and treatments.
Dr. Terlizzi is a fine knowledgeable physician. He took his time with me and answered my questions.
Verified patient
Dr Terlizzi us amazing. Front desk young lady is so friendly and professional.
Verified patient
Thorough evaluation and explanations along the way. Great bedside manner. All around great experience.
Verified patient
Felt very comfortable with him, he was very friendly, asked lots of questions and also answered mine.
Verified patient
Did not feel rushed at all. Addressed every concern and answered every question. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Professional, great listener, I feel like he took my concerns seriously. Would definitely recommend.
He is one of the bests. Super helpful, knowledgeable, easy to talk to. Definitely 1000% recommend.
Verified patient
Very friendly staff and especially the doctor himself!! Very efficient appointment
Verified patient
Best doctor I've seen on ZD! Efficient, friendly and ready to make recommendations right away.
Great! He was very a patient listener, took time to understand my issues and respond clearly
Great place. Wait times are always short. I only wish this doctor treated every condition.
Verified patient
Dr. Terlizzi was great and had perfect bedside manner. I’d go back to him and recommend him.
Verified patient
Patient, empathetic, a good listener, clear with directions and diagnosis - all very good.
Verified patient
Attentive, kind, good listener, good approach. Assisting female nurse was also very good.
Verified patient
Awesome doctor. Perfect bedside manner and made me feel totally at ease. Highly recommend!
Dr. Terlizzi is amazing. Very kind and knowledgeable. Addressed all my concerns patiently
Great bedside manner and took the time to make sure I understood what needed to be done.
Verified patient
Full information, patient and great listener, inspires confidence.
Verified patient
Excellent doctor. Listen to his patient and very caring. Highly recommend Dr. Terlizzi.
Great doctor. Kind. Knowledgeable. Will stick with him and continue to recommend him.
Verified patient
Very thorough and thoughtful. Many positive suggestions to get things back on track.
Dr. Terlizzi was professional, friendly and reassuring. I would highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Really easy-going guy, very thorough in describing all the options available to me.
Video visit
Very kind, informative, and willing to listen to my concerns and address them.
Great doctor. Empathetic, respectful with a great staff. Definitely recommended!
Verified patient
Very helpful and explained in detail. Staff was also great. No complaints.
Verified patient
The service was great. Dr Terlizzi was very friendly and informative.
Verified patient
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Dr. Joseph Terlizzi is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Beth Israel - Petrie Division.

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Where is Dr. Joseph Terlizzi's office located?

Dr. Joseph Terlizzi has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Terlizzi's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Terlizzi have?

Dr. Joseph Terlizzi is certified by American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joseph Terlizzi?

Dr. Joseph Terlizzi frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joseph Terlizzi on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Joseph Terlizzi speak?

Dr. Joseph Terlizzi speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Joseph Terlizzi in reviews?

495 patients have reviewed Dr. Joseph Terlizzi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.94/5. They have a 4.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.82/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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