Ari L. Bunim, MD, AGAF

Gastroenterology, Hepatology
1296 North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804
(914) 235-8224
(914) 336-5895

Biography

Dr. Ari Bunim received his Medical Degree from New York University Medical School, and completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He obtained Fellowships in Gastroenterology, and Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

He is the former Clinical Director of Hepatology at New York-Presbyterian/Queens, where he also previously served as an Attending Physician. While there, he ran the weekly hepatobiliary clinic, supervising both residents and fellows. Dr. Bunim is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In 2018, he received the Hepatitis C Clinical Exchange Network Champion Award from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Dr. Bunim was named among the Top 15 Doctors for state-of-the-art medical care by It’s Queens Magazine in 2015.

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Dr. Bunim treats a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders including GERD, GI bleeding, abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, fatty liver, and liver lesions. His research interests include viral hepatology, fatty liver disease, portal hypertension, and hepatocellular carcinoma. He has been involved in clinical trials and presents his research at national meetings.

Board certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Bunim serves as a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American College of Gastroenterology and the Empire Liver Foundation.

Medical Expertise

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Liver Transplants
  • Procedures:

– Upper Endoscopy Colonoscopy

– Capsule Endoscopy

– Paracentesis

Recent Patient Comments

Press Ganey
5
04/30/2023
Excellent doctor, very friendly.
5
04/29/2023
Professional/So nice
4.17
04/17/2023
All good
5
03/28/2023
Dr Bunim was caring and professional
3.75
03/15/2023
Good
5
03/14/2023
Very good
3.75
03/09/2023
Good
5
03/07/2023
Very informative when explaining everything!
5
02/27/2023
Dr. Bunim listens carefully, never rushes and explains well. He is an excellent doctor who I am glad to have encountered a year ago.
5
01/26/2023
*Dr. Bunim is an extremely nice doctor, very knowledgeable, very thorough and is very attentive to my issues. NEVER rushes the appt. presents options and I feel very comfortable with his diagnosis and recommendations.
5
01/24/2023
Fabulous
5
01/18/2023
Outstanding care by *Dr. Bunim; he listened to my concerns and was extremely thorough.
5
12/19/2022
I have referred three people to *Dr. Bunim & they was very pleased w/him.
5
12/06/2022
Dr. Bunim is a lovely caring doctor who doesn't rush u through an appt
5
11/27/2022
I truly had a great experience with Dr. Bunim.
5
11/22/2022
No bad
5
11/07/2022
I can't say enough good things about the doctor.
5
11/07/2022
Highly recommend this provider - Dr. Bunim
5
10/13/2022
Very impressed with Dr. Bunim
5
10/03/2022
Dr Bunim is great. He listened to my concerns and addressed them. He was very transparent when explaining my treatment plan and duration. Would definitely recommend him.
5
10/02/2022
Very professional
5
10/01/2022
Dr Bunim is terrific. I've already recommended him to several friends
5
09/14/2022
Really nice and profesional dr
5
09/13/2022
I felt as if I knew the staff forever , The nurses made me feel calm , Secure, I actually enjoyed my experience Very positive people, The doctor was was Amazing
5
09/12/2022
Second colonoscopy done both good, only discomfort was prep for procedure
5
08/11/2022
Doctor is and was in past visit very kind gentle and understanding
5
08/09/2022
Had a great first meeting with Dr. Bunim. He was clearly knowledgable regarding the topic at hand but also had a caring and pleasant demeanor.
5
08/05/2022
Dr Bunim goes above and beyond when it comes to listening! A rare gem!
5
07/30/2022
Good
5
07/28/2022
Dr Bunim was wonderful. I appreciate his taking the time to listen and ask questions regarding my symptoms. He took his time and did not rush me even though I was late. I am truly grateful.
5
07/25/2022
Excellent
5
07/24/2022
I feel well taken care of
5
07/24/2022
Dr. Bunim is an amazing doctor. Could not be more pleased.
5
07/12/2022
Excellent doctor
5
07/10/2022
Excellent
5
07/08/2022
Was very nervous 1st time seeing *Dr. Bunim - he was patient, kind, listened, did not rush me, explained process of what he was testing beginning to end. Outstanding - highly recommend!
5
06/19/2022
I felt I could trust Dr Bunim
5
06/16/2022
I had a very good experience with Dr. Bunim. I was pleasantly surprised at his "bedside" manner. He gave me confidence in how my issue would be addressed.
5
06/07/2022
Good

    Education & Training

    Medical Degrees
    • New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
    Post-graduate Training
    • Residency and Internship, Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
    • Fellow, Gastroenterology, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY
    • Fellow, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Memberships
    • American College of Gastroenterology
    • American Gastroenterological Association
    • American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
    • Empire Liver Foundation
    Board Certification
    • Gastroenterology
    • Internal Medicine

    Institutional Affiliations

    • White Plains Hospital
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    Overall Satisfaction

    4.7 / 5
    262 Ratings | 39 Comments
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