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

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5
06/21/2024
Very patience and caring
5
06/11/2024
Very personable and certainly knowledgeable
5
06/06/2024
I like Dr Bunim, he makes me feel comfortable and answer my questions and concerns
5
05/29/2024
Dr. Bumin is an excellent MD, CONCERNED, LISTENs, knows HIS Practice.
5
05/27/2024
It's a great place
5
05/22/2024
Dr. Bunim is one of the best doctors I have encountered. Smart, empathetic and effective in treatment and communications. A rare find these days!
5
05/19/2024
Very good
5
04/21/2024
I was pleasantly surprised by the care and attention. He was very pleasant and put me at ease. He made sure I didn't have any additional concerns and really listened.
5
04/16/2024
I like this doctor very much. He's very patient and caring I would definitely recommend him
5
04/13/2024
Dr. Bunim is amazing, he is very friendly, he listens, he explains everything in details, he very knowledgeable, he makes you feel very comfortable. WPH is lucky to have such amazing doctors in their staff.
5
04/12/2024
Dr Bunim was very attentive and answered my questions. When I told him of a prior experience with a prior procedure with a different provider he advised me how we could alter the schedule of the prep to avoid the issue, etc. He was very compassionate and I felt heard.
5
04/09/2024
Md. Bunim is always personable and understanding.
5
03/31/2024
He listened and cared about what I had to say. He had read my history before seeing me
5
03/26/2024
Outstanding care!
5
02/28/2024
It went well
5
02/27/2024
Answered my questions
5
02/11/2024
Good
5
02/06/2024
Excellent care provider.
5
02/04/2024
Excellent physician
5
02/01/2024
Always find Dr. Bunim to be an extremely pleasant and excellent doctor.
5
02/01/2024
Very good experience.
5
01/31/2024
Great experience
5
01/29/2024
I have already recommended Dr Bunim to two of my friends and they are also happy and continue to use him.
4
01/28/2024
Good experience
5
01/23/2024
Excellent
4.67
01/05/2024
The time with Dr.Brun was a good experience. I expect his treatment plan will work and I will feel even better about things.
5
12/29/2023
Always thorough.
5
12/24/2023
I really like Dr Bunim he keeps me informed about my health My health
4
12/21/2023
Doctor was very nice and experienced . He explained all of my procedures
5
12/14/2023
I've been in a lot of pain for months now.. The dr seemed to actually care and want me to feel better
5
11/23/2023
Dr. Bunim was amazing. He took the time to listen to and respond to my questions. He thoroughly reviewed my medical records and addressed all of my concerns.
5
11/19/2023
Very good
5
11/14/2023
Very nice
5
11/14/2023
Dr. Bunim was very attentive, listen to all my concerns patiently and joined me in coming up with a possible plan a beginning with an MRI and then possibly a colonoscopy.
5
11/13/2023
Good
5
11/10/2023
Excellent!
5
10/26/2023
*Dr. Bunim is an avid listener, speaks in general basic terms understands my style of health & exercise, benefits of such! He is an excellent caregiver.
5
10/23/2023
Good
5
10/15/2023
This experience was great
5
10/13/2023
Dr. Bumin is great.
5
10/12/2023
It was a good visit
5
10/12/2023
Dr Bunim is God sent
5
10/06/2023
Good
5
10/03/2023
Good
5
09/29/2023
The visit went very well.
5
09/10/2023
Dr. Bunim is a very caring person who explains things thoroughly and takes his time. I would recommend him to my friends.
5
09/05/2023
Excellent
5
08/30/2023
All good.
5
08/02/2023
Dr Bunim was superb! I have been dealing with this health issue for quite some time and he was so reassuring that we would get to a solution together. I left feel confident and hopeful. He listened and showed compassion. I would recommend him to anyone!

    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

    4.8 / 5
    278 Ratings | 49 Comments
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