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Charles A. Accurso, MD, FACG - Gastroenterologist in New Jersey
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About Dr. Charles A. Accurso - Gastroenterologist in NJ
Dr. Charles Accurso is the Medical Director of Digestive HealthCare Center and the Central Jersey Ambulatory Surgery Center. He is the founder of both healthcare organizations, which are focused on providing quality-based, cost-conscious, premier, diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services for gastrointestinal and digestive disorders in a convenient location for the Somerset County community. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. After attending Seton Hall University, Dr. Accurso completed his medical degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and finished his internal medicine and gastroenterology training at the same institution. He was also trained in therapeutic endoscopy in Denmark. He started Digestive HealthCare Center in Somerset County in 1989 and has been an attending physician at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville NJ since then. There, he was a past Chairman of Medicine and served on numerous leadership committees, including the executive committee and several hospital board committees. Dr. Accurso is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. He is also a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Gastroenterology Association.
Award-Winning Gastroenterology Care in NJ
Dr. Accurso has 30 years of experience treating patients in the community and has been recognized continuously for the past 12 years as a peer-selected Castle Connolly Top Doctor in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor for comprehensive gastrointestinal care multiple times in Inside Jersey magazine. He is a leading national figure in the process of changing gastrointestinal healthcare to document and improve quality for patients and decrease healthcare costs. He developed the first “bundled” colonoscopy program in New Jersey and has lectured nationally on this topic. Dr. Accurso was born in Italy and emigrated to the U.S. in 1968 with his parents. Working in his father’s bakery as a young man gave him the opportunity to learn the value of providing superior service. He has been married for over 30 years to his wife, Monica. They have two daughters and live in central New Jersey. He enjoys practicing gastroenterology, playing golf, reading, sailing, and traveling.
Dr. Accurso’s Gastroenterology Specialities
Dr. Accurso’s Education
- Seton Hall University
- Rutgers Medical School
- Additional training in therapeutic endoscopy in Denmark
Dr. Accurso’s Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor – New York and New Jersey
- Top Doctor – Inside Jersey Magazine
Our Gastroenterology Centers in NJ
Patients seeking compassionate gastroenterology care can contact us to make an appointment with Dr. Accurso at one of our three NJ office locations:
Hillsborough, NJ
511 Courtyard Drive Bldg. 500
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Somerville, NJ
Warren, NJ
31 Mountain Boulevard Suite H
Warren, NJ 07059
Recent Blogs
Learn more about all things digestive health and wellness by checking out our recent gastroenterology blogs.
Infusion therapy has become a vital treatment option for individuals with Crohn’s disease, offering relief when traditional medications may fall short. This method delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, providing quicker and more targeted effects to help manage inflammation, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life. For those with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, infusion […]
The Advancement of Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the colon and rectum. Those diagnosed with UC often experience flare-ups that can significantly impact their quality of life. Fortunately, advancements in medical treatment have made managing this condition more achievable. One option is […]
Diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive health conditions that affect the large intestine (colon). With diverticular disease, small, bulging pockets develop on the lining of the colon. When these pockets become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. They are very common – especially after age 40 – and rarely cause problems. At […]
Make An Appointment with Dr. Accurso for Gastroenterology Care in NJ
Dr. Charles Accurso and the entire team at Digestive Healthcare Center wants to help you live a healthier and more comfortable life. We will work with you to determine the cause of your symptoms and then craft a treatment plan personalized to you. Request an appointment today to get on track to better digestive health!
