About
Dr. Michael Cantor serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center and as an Attending Physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies him in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He grew up in Massapequa, NY and completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University.
Dr. Cantor earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then completed his internship, residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, training at one institution from start to finish.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Harvard University
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center
Fellowship
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center (Gastroenterology)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cantor right for?
Dr. Cantor is well suited for adults seeking specialist care for digestive and liver conditions. Patients with GERD, Barrett's esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, or hepatitis benefit from his dual expertise in gastroenterology and internal medicine. His academic appointment at Weill Cornell adds depth for patients managing complex or longstanding conditions. He also serves patients who need endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Cantor in both gastroenterology and internal medicine. He holds dual board certification, meaning he brings a strong foundation in general medicine alongside his specialty training in digestive diseases.
Dr. Cantor earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then completed his internship, residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, training at one institution throughout his postgraduate years.
Yes. Dr. Cantor serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center. He also holds an Attending Physician appointment at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Cantor treats the full range of gastroenterological and hepatological conditions. These include GERD, Barrett's esophagus, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, SIBO, hepatitis, and cancers of the esophagus, stomach, and colon.
Yes. Dr. Cantor performs colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, wireless capsule endoscopy, and polypectomy. All procedures take place in the practice's on-site AAASF-certified endoscopy suite with an attending anesthesiologist present.
Dr. Cantor holds full attending and admitting privileges at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center. The practice also maintains an affiliation with Hospital for Special Surgery.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026