Dr. Surya P. Irakam, M.D., is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology from Brooklyn Hospital Center and also received specialized training in advanced biliary and pancreatic endoscopy at Beth Israel Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Sir Venkateswara Medical College and completed his residency at Interfaith Medical Center. He is the Chief of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson at Somerset and President of Gastromed Healthcare, PA.
Dr. Surya P. Irakam, M.D., is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology from Brooklyn Hospital Center and also received specialized training in advanced biliary and pancreatic endoscopy at Beth Israel Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Sir Venkateswara Medical College and completed his residency at Interfaith Medical Center. He is the Chief of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson at Somerset and President of Gastromed Healthcare, PA.
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Excellent advice and care
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Irakam is highly knowledgeable, caring, supportive, and efficient. He’s been a valuable partner in my healthcare for 20+ years.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Irakam is very firm and very knowledgeable in his profession.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
I have been a patient of Dr Irakam for over 20 years. He’s knowledgeable, attentive, professional and courteous. I feel blessed having him as my doctor
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
So warm, welcoming, caring and a good listener.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Always enjoy our visits with Dr. Irakam.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very good, Dr
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very clear interaction with the doctor. He was very thorough and patient with me, making sure he answered all my questions and addressed my concerns
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Very knowledgeable and friendly
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Irakam is wonderful! Not only is he an excellent physician, he is also extremely kind. I greatly appreciate his care and highly recommend him!
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
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Dr. Surya P. Irakam, M.D., is a highly accomplished physician, board-certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, with a distinguished career in clinical practice and leadership. He is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
He attended medical school at Sir Venkateswara Medical College in India. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Interfaith Medical Center in New York, and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Brooklyn Hospital Center, also in New York. Dr. Irakam also received specialized training in advanced, state-of-the-art biliary and pancreatic endoscopy at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Throughout his residency and fellowship, he authored many abstracts and publications and received awards for academic excellence.
Dr. Irakam has expertise in a wide range of advanced procedures, including Endoscopic Ultrasound with fine needle aspiration, Colonic stenting, Esophageal stenting, Drainage of Pancreatic pseudocysts, Transesophageal biopsies of lung lesions, argon plasma coagulation, infrared photocoagulation, and various others.
He has held significant leadership roles at Robert Wood Johnson @ Somerset, serving two terms as Chief of Gastroenterology and recently being appointed Chief of Medicine. He also serves on the cancer committee at the hospital and is the President of Gastromed Healthcare, PA.
Excellent advice and care
Dr. Irakam is highly knowledgeable, caring, supportive, and efficient. He’s been a valuable partner in my healthcare for 20+ years.
Dr. Irakam is very firm and very knowledgeable in his profession.
I have been a patient of Dr Irakam for over 20 years. He’s knowledgeable, attentive, professional and courteous. I feel blessed having him as my doctor
So warm, welcoming, caring and a good listener.
Always enjoy our visits with Dr. Irakam.
Very good, Dr
Very clear interaction with the doctor. He was very thorough and patient with me, making sure he answered all my questions and addressed my concerns
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Dr. Irakam is wonderful! Not only is he an excellent physician, he is also extremely kind. I greatly appreciate his care and highly recommend him!