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Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD

Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Gastroenterology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.
Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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19 reviews

  • Mar 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    Doesn't rush. Spends the time to explain procedure, etc. Very professional.

  • Mar 21, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Hitcher is very aware of my problems before he sees me

  • Mar 14, 2026
    Verified Review

    Always feel comfortable and safe

  • Mar 12, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very efficient and results efficient

  • Mar 11, 2026
    Verified Review

    So very professional and caring

  • Mar 3, 2026
    Verified Review

    hes a very good ad concerned doctor

  • Jan 31, 2026
    Verified Review

    He is very nice. My husband recommended him. He has done a colonoscopy for him in the past

  • Jan 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Very thorough, informative and respectful

  • Jan 26, 2026
    Verified Review

    Informative and helpful

  • Jan 24, 2026
    Verified Review

    It was my first appointment with him and I found him to be very professional.

  • Jan 22, 2026
    Verified Review

    a great Doctor ,

  • Dec 4, 2025
    Verified Review

    He’s a class act!

  • Dec 2, 2025
    Verified Review

    Super kind, attentive, and helpful in addressing medical issues.

  • Nov 29, 2025
    Verified Review

    He explained everything in terms I could understand. He knows what to look for and treat.

  • Nov 29, 2025
    Verified Review

    Excellent communication, very competent and welcoming, friendly personality.

  • Nov 22, 2025
    Verified Review

    He really listens to you

  • Nov 13, 2025
    Verified Review

    Excellent service

  • Nov 8, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is very friendly, knowledgeable,efficient abd caring...explains everything b4 and after the colonoscopy....this was my 2nd time with Dr. H! My husband will be having his 2nd colonoscopy with him this year also.

  • Nov 2, 2025
    Verified Review

    see previous remarks

  • About Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD

    Dr. Robert Michael Hitscherich is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He completed advanced training at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Hitscherich values thorough evaluation and thoughtful digestive care.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 181121

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1205872207

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR