Arun C. Naik M.D.

Arun C. Naik M.D., F.A.C.G., A.G.A.F., F.A.C.P.

Diplomate American Board Of Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology

Dr. Naik has had his own private practice since July 2000. He graduated from Topiwala National Medical School, Bombay University, India with his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1982. He then moved on to receive his Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, Bombay, India in 1986. After completing this, he moved on to pursue his Master of Surgery (Otorhinolaryngology), Bombay University, India in 1987. In 1989 he received the Diplomat of National Board (Otorhinolaryngology), New Delhi, India. He completed his Residency for Internal Medicine at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY from 1993-1995. From 1995-1996 he was the Chief Medical Resident at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Naik completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship training from Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY from 1996-1999. This training also included 8 months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NY. From 1999-2000, he completed his Fellowship training in Advanced Endoscopy from Beth Israel Medical Center in NY.

Dr. Naik is licensed to practice medicine in both New Jersey(New Jersey MA64337) and New York(New York 201956). He was certified in 1996 from the American Board of Internal Medicine and recertified in 2006(ABIM number 167301). Dr. Naik was also certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine for Gastroenterology in 1999 and recertified in 2009(ABIM number 167301). He is an attending physician at the four following hospitals: Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway, NJ – Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ – St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ.

Besides his formal education, Dr. Naik has also published several original research articles during his time training. These articles include:

• “Endoscopic Treatment of biliaryenteric anastomotic strictures” A. Naik, S. Cohen, F. Kasmin, J. Siegel. Abstract GI Endoscopy. April 2001.
• “Dilation of Pancreatic Duct Strictures using the Soehendra Stent Receiver” A. Naik, S. Cohen, F. Kasmin, J. Siegel, Abstract GI Endoscopy. April 2001
• “Is Outpatient Therapeutic Endoscopy Practical” A. Naik, S. Cohen, F. Kasmin, J. Siegel. Abstract AJG. September 2000
• “Frequency, Age and Sex Distribution of Various Types of Gastric Polyps in Inner City Population” A. Naik, S. Edara, M. Hassan, F. Marsh. Abstract AJG. September 1999
• “Diminutive Colon Polyps: A Retrospective Study” A. Naik, S. Edara, R. Shetty, M. Hassan, F. Marsh. Abstract AJG. September 1999
• “Double Pylorus: Report of Two Cases” A. Naik, S. Irakam, M. Nawaz, M. Hassan, F. Marsh. Abstract AJG. September 1999
• “Symptomatic Congenital Gastric Diverticulum-A Case Report” A. Naik, S. Inkaram, K. Kumar, M. Mansour, F. Marsh. Abstract Gastro. April 1999
• “High Glucagon Level – A Case Report” S. Irakam, A. Naik, K. Kumar, M. Mansour, F. Marsh. Abstract GI Endoscopy. April 1999
• “Distribution of Primary Coloerectal Cancer in Minority Innercity Population” A. Naik, K. Kumar, M. Hassan, F. Marsh. Abstract AJG. September 1998
• “Corelation of Alveolar-Arterial Gradient With Child-Pugh Criteria For Mortality in Liver Cirrhosis” A. Naik, S, Kandala, K. Kumar, M. Hassan, F. Marsh. Abstract Gastro. April 1998
• “Analysis of 20 Cases of Otogenic Brain Abscess” Thesis for M.S.(Otorhinolaryngology), University of Bombay

Committe Appointments and Positions:

Present Position:

• Chairperson, Division of Gastroenterology, Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, Served from August 2010-2021.
• Chief of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson University at Rahway, NJ. Served from 2009-2010.
• Chairman Division of Gastroenterology – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway, Served from 2007-2008.
• Member of QI committee, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway, 2005-2010.

Honors and Awards:

• 1999: Best Research by a fellow, Interfaith Medical Center, NY
• 1995: Deepa Chander award for excellence in Internal Medicine, Interfaith Medical Center, NY
• 1995: Best Resident award, Interfaith Medical Center, NY

Professional and Society Memberships:

• Fellow of American College of Physicians
• Fellow of American college of Gastroenterology
• Fellow of American Gastroenterology Association
• Member of American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy