Dr. Savio John

Name: Dr. Savio John, MD

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD), St. John’s Medical College

Affiliation(s): Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Upstate University Hospital, Upstate Gastroenterology

Location (City/State): Syracuse, New York

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1154587731

About the Doctor

Dr. Savio John is a highly experienced and patient-acclaimed gastroenterologist practicing in Syracuse, New York, with over 21 years of clinical experience in digestive health and liver disease. He earned his medical degree from St. John’s Medical College and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University, followed by a Gastroenterology Fellowship and a specialized Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital — one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the United States. This advanced training in hepatology sets Dr. John apart as a specialist with deep expertise not only in general gastrointestinal conditions but also in complex liver diseases and transplant-related care.

Dr. John holds an active New York State Medical License through 2027 and practices across multiple affiliated institutions, bringing his expertise to both veteran and civilian patient populations. He has received the U.S. News Patients’ Top Choice designation, earning a perfect 5 out of 5 patient rating across 29 reviews, with patients consistently praising his thoroughness, attentiveness, follow-up care, and bedside manner. He is currently accepting new patients and offers online appointment booking.

Key highlights

• Over 21 years of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
• Perfect 5/5 patient rating from 29 verified reviews
• Specialized fellowship training in Transplant Hepatology at Massachusetts General Hospital
• Affiliated with multiple hospitals including a high-performing center for colon cancer surgery
• Recipient of 6 patient experience awards including Patients’ Top Choice, Listens Attentively, and Great Bedside Manner

Education & Training

• Medical School: St. John’s Medical College
• Residency: Internal Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2005–2008)
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2008–2011)
• Fellowship: Transplant Hepatology, Mass General Brigham / Massachusetts General Hospital (2011–2012)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Colonoscopy-related findings (polyps, colorectal abnormalities)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding (acute and chronic)
• Gastroenteritis
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
• Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
• Hepatitis and other liver diseases
• Pancreatic and gallbladder disorders
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Liver transplant evaluation and management

Medical Procedures Performed

• Colonoscopy (diagnostic and screening)
• Upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy / EGD)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding evaluation and management
• Liver disease assessment and treatment
• Transplant hepatology consultations
• Endoscopic procedures for the upper and lower digestive tract
• Preventive colorectal cancer screenings
• Biopsy and tissue sampling during endoscopic procedures
• Diagnostic imaging interpretation for GI conditions
• Subspecialty consultations in hepatology

Services Offered

Dr. Savio John offers a comprehensive spectrum of gastroenterological and hepatological services designed to address both routine digestive health needs and highly complex liver and GI conditions. His practice serves patients at multiple clinical sites, including veterans through the Syracuse VA Medical Center, ensuring accessible and specialized care across diverse patient populations.

For patients requiring routine or preventive care, Dr. John performs screening colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopies, which are critical tools for the early detection of colorectal cancer, polyps, and esophageal abnormalities. He provides thorough consultations for patients experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, reflux, and changes in bowel habits, following through with precise diagnostic evaluations and personalized treatment plans.

Dr. John’s subspecialty training in Transplant Hepatology allows him to provide advanced care for patients with chronic liver diseases, including viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and conditions requiring liver transplant evaluation. This level of expertise is relatively rare and positions him as a highly specialized resource for patients with complex liver conditions in the Syracuse region and beyond.

Key services include:

• Screening and diagnostic colonoscopies
• Upper GI endoscopy and related procedures
• Chronic disease management for IBD, liver disease, and GI disorders
• Transplant hepatology evaluation and follow-up care
• Gastrointestinal bleeding diagnosis and intervention
• Preventive colorectal cancer screenings
• Patient education and lifestyle counseling for digestive health
• Telehealth consultations (contact office for availability)
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• CMS Medicare – Medicare
• NY State Medicaid – Medicaid
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 1000 E Genesee St, Suite 205 & 206, Syracuse, NY 13210

Phone: (315) 464-1600

Hospital Affiliations

• Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Syracuse, NY
• Upstate University Hospital – Syracuse, NY (High Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery)
• Upstate Gastroenterology – Syracuse, NY