Bhawna Halwan, MD

About Me

Growing up, I always thought there was a certain allure to becoming a physician. My parents were my cheerleaders. Becoming a physician was at the intersection of personal success and helping my community. During the course of my medical training, I was drawn to gastroenterology and hepatology. I was especially drawn to esophageal disorders, which I pursued as an area of further specialization.

I specialize in treating esophageal disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease. I also treat patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and anorectal manometry. Patients are referred to me from all over Long island, and even nationally and abroad, for conditions which include nausea, vomiting, reflux, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, and anorectal problems.

In addition to all general gastroenterology procedures, including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, I perform motility studies to test for abnormalities in the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, and rectum. We have the most up-to-date and advanced testing equipment for these disorders.

My team and I provide comprehensive, high quality, caring treatment. To ensure that I provide the highest quality of service, I consult with national experts to get their opinions on specific aspects of a condition. I do all of this while maintaining complete patient anonymity and confidentiality.

My goal is to provide every patient with the highest level of care, as if I were taking care of my own family and friends.

I have conducted research on treatment protocols and I participate in industry-sponsored trials, all related to esophageal disorders, gastroparesis, and IBS. Several are currently underway and one is a study of devices to treat esophageal reflux.

Conditions and Treatments

Conditions

abdominal pain
achalasia
ascites, gastrointestinal
barrett's esophagus
bile reflux
celiac disease & gluten sensitivity
clostridium difficile infections
colitis
colon polyp
colonic dysmotility
constipation
crohn's disease
cyclic vomiting syndrome
delayed gastric emptying
diarrhea
diverticular disease
diverticulitis
duodenal ulcer
dysphagia
dyssynergic defecation
e coli infection
early satiety
eosinophilic esophagitis
esophageal disease
esophageal disorder
esophageal motility disorders
esophageal mucosal ring
esophageal spasm
esophageal stricture
esophageal varices
esophagitis
fecal incontinence
food poisoning
functional bowel disorders
functional dyspepsia
functional esophageal disorder
gas/bloating
gastritis
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
gastrointestinal bleeding
gastrointestinal disease
gastrointestinal infection
gastrointestinal motility disorders
gastroparesis
globus
heartburn
helicobacter pylori infection
hiatal hernia
inflammatory bowel disease
irritable bowel syndrome
ischemic colitis
jackhammer esophagus
lactose intolerance
LGBTQ+ health
migraine
nausea and vomiting
paraesophageal hernia
peptic ulcer disease
rectal bleeding
schatzki ring
scleroderma esophagus
small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (sibo)
small intestinal dysmotility
small intestine disease
stomach polyp
stomach ulcer
swallowing difficulty
swallowing disorders
ulcer disease, gastrointestinal
ulcerative colitis

Treatments

24-hour ph and impedance test, intranasal
48 - 96-hour ph acid reflux test, wireless capsule
anorectal manometry
balloon distension study, esophagus (flip test)
breath test, bacterial overgrowth
breath test, lactose or fructose intolerance
cancer screening
capsule endoscopy
colon cancer screening
colonoscopy
dilation of duodenum
esophageal impedance ph monitoring
esophageal manometry
flexible sigmoidoscopy
gastroscopy
gastrostomy
hybrid argon plasma coagulation (apc)
impedance test with manometry, intranasal
liver function test
ph and impedance testing, esophagus
pneumatic dilation
polypectomy
push enteroscopy
transplantation, fecal microbial
upper endoscopy (egd)

Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:

Achalasia , Barrett’s Esophagus , Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity , Clostridium Difficile Infections , Diverticular Disease , Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease , Inflammatory Bowel Disease , Irritable Bowel Syndrome , Migraine

Credentials

Positions

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
Director, Gastrointestinal Motility, NYU Langone Hospital- Long Island

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology), 2000

Education and Training

Fellowship, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2000
Residency, Buffalo General Hospital (Buffalo, NY), Internal Medicine, 1995
MD from Federal University Of Bahia, 1991

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Insurance Plans Accepted

This provider accepts the following insurance plans.

Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Indemnity
- Aetna International
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Open Access EPO
- Aetna Open Access HMO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
- Aetna Student Plan
- Allied
- Chesterfield Resources Inc
- Christian Brothers Services
- CoreSource
- Nippon Life of America-Aetna
- Nippon Life-Aetna
- Starmark
- WellNet
Anthem BCBS Health Plus
- BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1
- BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2
- BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3
- BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4
- BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange
- BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage
- BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY
- BCBS Healthplus NY Medicaid Managed Care NY
- BCBS Healthplus Special Needs
- Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem BCBS CT PPO
- Anthem BCBS CT Pathway PPO
- BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group
- BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group
- BCBS EPO
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS Federal Program
- BCBS Florida Blue Care HMO
- BCBS Florida Blue Medicare PPO
- BCBS Florida Blue Options PPO
- BCBS Florida Blue Select
- BCBS Florida MyBlue HMO
- BCBS Florida Simply Blue
- BCBS Florida Traditional PPC
- BCBS HMO
- BCBS Indemnity
- BCBS Local 32BJ Employees
- BCBS Mediblue Medicare HMO
- BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO
- BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO
- BCBS POS
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)
- BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group
- New York Hotel Trades
Centerlight Healthcare
- CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT
- CenterLight Healthcare PACE
- CenterLight Healthcare Select
- Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO
Cigna
- Apwu Health Plan
- Cigna - Humana
- Cigna Great West PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna Managed Care/POS
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- Cigna NALC
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access PPO
- Cigna Oscar
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Premier Plus
- Great West HMO
- Kaiser Permanente
- MVP-Cigna Network
- Wellfleet-NYU Student
Connecticare
- Connecticare Bridge
- Connecticare Commercial
Emblem
- Emblem Select Care Bronze Small Group
- Emblem Select Care EPO
- Emblem Select Care Gold Small Group
- Emblem Select Care HMO
- Emblem Select Care PPO
- Emblem Select Care Platinum Small Group
- Emblem Select Care Silver Small Group
Fidelis Care
- Ambetter Fidelis Care Bronze Exchange
- Ambetter Fidelis Care Catastrophic Cvg Exchange
- Ambetter Fidelis Care Gold Exchange
- Ambetter Fidelis Care Native American Exchange
- Ambetter Fidelis Care Platinum Exchange
- Ambetter Fidelis Care Silver Exchange
- Fidelis Care Child Health Plus
- Fidelis Care Medicaid Managed Care
- Fidelis Essential Plan 1
- Fidelis Essential Plan 2
- Fidelis Essential Plan 3
- Fidelis Essential Plan 4
- Wellcare by Fidelis Care Medicare
First Health
- First Health PPO
GHI
- American Plan Administrators
- GHI CBP (City of New York Employees)
- GHI Emblem Health EPO
- GHI Emblem Health PPO
- GHI HMO
- GHI HMO Medicare
- GHI Medicare PPO
- GHI Medicare Supplement
- GHI Network Access - Benefit Services of PA
- GHI Network Access - Humana
- GHI Network Access - Total Plan Concepts
- IUOE Local 14-14B
- Wlny-TV Inc.
HIP
- Emblem Essential Plan 1
- Emblem Essential Plan 2
- Emblem Essential Plan 3
- Emblem Essential Plan 4
- HIP Access I
- HIP Access II
- HIP Bridge
- HIP Child Health Plus
- HIP EPO
- HIP HMO
- HIP Medicaid Enhanced Care
- HIP Medicare Supplement
- HIP POS
- HIP PPO
- HIP Prime Basic Exchange
- HIP Prime Bronze
- HIP Prime Bronze Exchange
- HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange
- HIP Prime Gold
- HIP Prime Gold Exchange
- HIP Prime Platinum
- HIP Prime Platinum Exchange
- HIP Prime Silver
- HIP Prime Silver Exchange
- HIP VIP Medicare Bold
- HIP VIP Medicare Prime
- Vytra HMO
Hamaspik Choice
- Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP

Healthfirst
- Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)
- Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange
- Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO
- Healthfirst Child Health Plus
- Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2
- Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4
- Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange
- Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO
- Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange
- Healthfirst Medicaid
- Healthfirst Medicare
- Healthfirst Medicare/NYU Risk
- Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan
- Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange
- Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO
- Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange
- Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO
Humana
- Humana Medicare Advantage
Local 1199
- Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
- Local 1199 PPO
Longevity Health Plan
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare
Magnacare
- Magnacare PPO
Medicaid of New York
- NYS Medicaid
Medicare
- Medicare Part A and B
- Medicare Part B
Multiplan
- AXA Assistance USA
- Administrative Concepts
- Beech Street PPO
- Diversified Administration Corporation
- Fiserv Health
- GEHA
- Global Excel
- Global Health
- Guardian Life Insurance Co Of America
- Health Net Of California
- Health Republic Of NJ
- Insurance Design Administrators
- Kaiser Foundation
- Kaiser Permanente
- Meritain Health
- Multiplan PPO
- Multiplan-Capital Dist Phys Health
- Mutual Of Omaha
- Nippon Life Ins Co
- PHCS
- Professional Benefit Admin
- Qualcare Inc
- Screen Actors Guild
- Teamsters Allied Benefits
- US Life Insurance Company
NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
- NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan
Oxford
- Oxford Health Plans Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans Liberty
- Oxford Metro
POMCO Insurance Company
- POMCO Insurance Company
Partners Health Plan Inc
- Partners Health Plan FIDA
- Partners Health Plan Medicaid
- Partners Health Plan Medicare

Qualcare Inc.
- Qualcare Direct
Railroad Medicare
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
Sedgwick WTC
- World Trade Center - Sedgwick
Tricare
- TriWest
- Tricare
- US Family Health Plan
United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Complete
- Bind Benefits inc
- Oxford Health Plans Medicare Advantage
- UMR
- United Health Care Charter
- United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare All Savers
- United Healthcare CareCore
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Simon
- United Healthcare Compass Exchange
- United Healthcare EPO
- United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Golden Rule Insurance
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare Healthscope
- United Healthcare Indemnity
- United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Navigate
- United Healthcare Nexus
- United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
- United Healthcare POS
- United Healthcare PPO
- United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Student Resources
- United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
- United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice (NY Power Authority Employees)
VA Community Care Network
- VA CCN Optum
VNS Choice Advantage
- VNS Medicare Advantage
- VNS NY Choice Select Health
Village Care
- VillageCare
WTC Health Program
- NY Fire Department - WTC
- WTC Health Program
Wellcare
- WellCare Medicare

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