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GANJ – Ridgewood Location

About Us

Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) is an integrated group practice comprised of a team of highly skilled gastroenterologists. As part of our dedication to complete care, our board certified physicians and professional staff will effectively evaluate, diagnose and treat acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions and diseases.

With locations throughout northern & central New Jersey, our multidisciplinary practice offers coordinated and comprehensive services with an emphasis on personalized care for patients of all ages and activity levels. In addition, our practice is affiliated with five ambulatory surgery centers where our advanced procedures are performed in a warm, comfortable environment on an outpatient basis.

Speaking about issues relating to one’s gut health isn’t easy. The physicians here at GANJ help put their patients at ease so that they create a treatment plan for whatever the situation.

For more information on our premier physicians, locations or services, contact us today.

Our Doctors

Natasha Chhabra, MD

Dr. Natasha Chhabra is a gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey. She has expertise in Anorectal disorders, Capsule endoscopy, Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Dilation, Endoscopic band ligation, Fecal transplantation for Clostridium difficile, Ischemic bowel disease, Management of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, Surveillance and ablation of Barrett’s esophagus, and Upper endoscopy.

Education & Training
  • Dr. Chhabra completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY.
  • She received her medical degree and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at New York University School of Medicine in New York, NY.
  • She graduated summa cum laude from New York University with an interest in Biochemistry and business studies.
  • Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
  • Honors and Awards
  • Throughout her medical training, Dr. Chhabra has had several publications and presentations on various topics.
  • Awarded 2022 Castle Connolly Rising Star.
  • Haleh Pazwash, MD, FACG

    Dr. Haleh Pazwash is a gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ). She is double board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. Dr. Pazwash is currently Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology at Valley Hospital. She had previously served as Chair of Endoscopy Committee until 2017. Prior to her position at GANJ, Dr. Pazwash was in private practice and a partner at Gastrointestinal Associates, P.A. in Ridgewood, NJ. She also volunteered as an associate clinical professor at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in New York, NY.

    Education & Training
  • Dr. Pazwash completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center and a residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
  • She received her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and her Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.
  • Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Gastroenterology
  • Honors and Awards
  • Dr. Pazwash has conducted extensive research, published articles and presented throughout the course of her career, primarily focusing on aspects of endoluminal gastroplication (ELGP). She has also given lectures on various gastrointestinal disorders and diagnostic procedures.
  • Awarded Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023
  • Awarded Bergen County’s Top Doctors 2023
  • Professional Memberships
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Society for GI Endoscopy
  • New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Ariy Volfson, MD

    Dr. Ariy Volfson is a gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ). Fluent in English and Russian, Dr. Volfson has several publications on various topics. Dr. Volfson has a special interest and expertise in inflammatory bowel disease and the ORBERA Weight Loss Balloon Procedure. He also specializes in Capsule endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Dilation, Endoscopic band ligation, Endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), Enteral stent placement, Spiral enteroscopy, Total parenteral nutrition, and Upper endoscopy.

    Education & Training
  • Dr. Volfson completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and a residency in internal medicine through the North Shore-LIJ Health System.
  • He also received his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. Additionally, he received his bachelor’s degree in health sciences with a biology concentration and an associate degree in liberal arts from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT.
  • Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
  • Honors and Awards
  • Awarded Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023
  • Professional Memberships
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Our Services

    Serving multiple counties in northern and central New Jersey, Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) utilizes the latest techniques of the industry to effectively diagnose and/or treat an array of acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. With a team approach and an extensive network of experienced physicians, GANJ is able to provide complete care for disorders of the digestive system for patients of all ages. All procedures are performed in the comfort of the office or in one of our advanced ambulatory surgery centers.

    Procedures we perform include:

    For more information on the procedures we perform or to schedule an appointment, contact us today.


    At Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, our specialized team of physicians and staff has years of combined experience providing care for acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. With an advanced network and a team approach, we provide an efficient diagnosis, customized treatment and preventive care plan for the individual needs of you and your family.

    Conditions we treat include:

    For more information on the conditions we treat or to schedule an appointment with one of our specialists, contact us today.

    Our Office
    Phone: 973-620-8500
    Fax: 201-857-8646
    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 - 5:00 PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed
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    Insurance

    Please see below for a full list of our Accepted Insurance Plans:

    • Medicare NJ*
    • Medicaid NJ
    • Aetna PPO/HMO/Medicare
    • Amerigroup
    • Americhoice
    • Amerihealth (HMO/PPO/POS)
    • Empire BCBS
    • Beech Street / Medichoice
    • Humana
    • Cigna (HMO/PPO/POS)
    • Community Care Network
    • Consumer Health Network
    • Devon / Americare
    • Emblem Health (PPO/HMO)
    • First Health
    • Galaxy
    • GHI (PPO/HMO)
    • Healthnet
    • Horizon BCBS of NJ (PPO/HMO/Traditional)
    • Horizon NJ Health
    • Local 825
    • Local 1199 (thru Aetna)
    • Magnacare
    • Health Republic
    • Multiplan
    • “Oxford (Liberty/Freedom/Medicare)”
    • Qualcare (HMO / PPO)
    • Railroad Medicare
    • Tricare
    • “United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS, EPO)”
    • VNS
    • Wellcare

    *accepted by all of our doctors

    Please note: This list is not all-inclusive and some of our doctors do not participate in all of these plans. To confirm if the doctor participates, please contact your insurance company directly.