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

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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!
5
07/27/2023
*Dr. Bunim was very caring & excellent.
5
07/06/2023
I have already recommended Dr. Bunim to a friend suffering similar pain and he liked the doctor
5
06/29/2023
Very professional dr and cate about our needs
5
06/27/2023
Top doctor. Was able to diagnose my condition immediately as well as knowing what it was not
5
06/25/2023
Dr. Bunim is an incredibly kind, compassionate doctor who takes the time to listen to his patients. He is thoughtful and conservative in treatment planning!!! His follow up and contact with his patients is outstanding!!
5
06/23/2023
Oh yes the best
5
06/20/2023
This was my first time meeting Dr. Bunim and he was delightful to deal with. He made the appointment very comfortable and even showed me the cysts in my liver on the screen to explain what is going on with my liver. Very comforting.
5
06/14/2023
*Dr. Bunim is caring and when I have an issue he always follows up. He has been helping me with my problem.
5
06/04/2023
I've already recommended dr to friends
5
05/30/2023
Good
4.67
05/24/2023
I really like Dr Bunin, he answer my question and concerns
5
05/09/2023
Very well
5
04/30/2023
Excellent doctor, very friendly.
5
04/29/2023
Professional/So nice
4.34
04/17/2023
All good
5
03/28/2023
Dr Bunim was caring and professional
4
03/15/2023
Good
5
03/14/2023
Very good
4
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

    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
    264 Ratings | 39 Comments
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