The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in Bronx, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 222 doctor with experience in Encopresis near Bronx, NY. Of these, 195 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Levine is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Levine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Hemorrhoids.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pokala Kiran is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kiran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kiran is board certified in Surgery and Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kiran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Montefiore Hutch Tower II Gastroenterology

    1250 Waters Place- Tower II, 9th Floor, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy C. Manzione, MD, FACG is Attending Physician at Montefiore, Weiler Campus and Associate Professor of Medicine at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her expertise is in all aspects of gastrointestinal health with a particular interest in colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Manzione graduated with her Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York, Downstate in 1978. She arrived at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in July 1978 where she began her postdoctoral training. Dr. Manzione did her Internal Medicine internship from 1978 to 1979, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine from 1979 to 1981, and then completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology in 1984. During her fellowship she did bench and clinical research in several areas of gastrointestinal health, published her work in many reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences. After completion of fellowship, she was the director of the GI fellowship at Jacobi hospital from 1984 to 1986.  In 1986 she established the full-time faculty practice in Gastroenterology at Montefiore’s Weiler Campus, which has grown to include many practicing faculty members with varying degrees of expertise.  Currently, Dr. Manzione’s focus is on training fellows in Gastroenterology and she has a large clinical practice in all aspects of gastrointestinal disease with a particular interest in colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Manzione is a member of several professional societies, including the American Gastroenterology Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the New York Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Manzione is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dionigi is a double board certified colon and rectal surgeon with a specific interest and expertise in colon and rectal cancer, polyposis syndromes, re-operative colorectal surgery, as well as robotic and minimally invasive procedures.Dr. Dionigi obtained her medical degree with highest honors from the University of Pavia, Italy. After a surgical internship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, she completed her general surgery residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Harvard Medical School in Boston. During this time, she also did a two-year translational research fellowship related to mesenchymal stem cells at Boston Children Hospital. She then completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at the Salvati Fellowship Program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson in New Jersey, followed by two years of advanced training in complex reoperative colorectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Dionigi then joined the Division of Colorectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center as Assistant Professor of Surgery.Since her arrival at NYP/Columbia, she has created the Women in Surgery Association (WINGS) first of its kind at Columbia with the goal of promoting women in leadership, she has served as Associate Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program, and she is the founder and co-Chair of the collaborative translational project on Early Onset Colon and Rectal Cancer within the Columbia Research Cancer Center. Her dedication to the education of surgery residents was recognized with the 2023 Teacher Award.She is the author of several publications, received national and international awards for her research, and has been an invited speaker to national and international meetings. Dr. Dionigi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Dionigi is board certified in Surgery and Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Dionigi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology | General Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yurteri-Kaplan is fellowship trained and board certified in Urogynecology and Obstetrics and Gynecology and is the section director of the Urogynecology section at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). She completed her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. She then went to complete her fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center / MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. During that time she was awarded a full scholarship and completed a masters in Clinical and Translational Research at Georgetown. She has published many peer reviewed articles on her research and has presented nationally on pelvic floor disorders. She sat on the American Urogynecologic Society’s systematic review subcommittee publishing several systematic reviews. She is the Chair of the Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Registry (PFDR-R) for the American Urogynecologic Society. The PFDR-R is prospective long term evaluation of outcomes among women who undergo surgical prolapse repair or pessary use. She also sits on the American Urogynecologic Society Public Education Committee, creating literature regarding common pelvic floor conditions for the public.In addition to national work, she is the program director for the Regional NYC Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstruction Fellows course hosted yearly at Columbia with involvement from regional fellowships. Her surgical skills include all minimally invasive approaches with advance pelvic laparoscopy, daVinci Robotic Surgical system, vaginal, and cystoscopic surgery. Dr. Yurteri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Yurteri is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Yurteri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali is a colorectal surgeon who has expertise in the whole gamut of colorectal surgery, including minimally invasive and open colorectal surgical procedures, anorectal operations, and colonoscopy. He completed his medical training at Utrecht University in the Netherlands in 2007. He then did colorectal research as a PhD researcher and was a colorectal research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic in 2011 under the guidance of Dr. Pokala Ravi Kiran. He trained in general and colorectal surgery at the University Medical Center Utrecht and the St. Antonius Hospital in The Netherlands after which he worked as a general and colorectal surgeon in Riverieland Ziekenhuis in Tiel until 2022.Dr. Ahmed Ali has an interest in a wide spectrum of colorectal conditions including benign colorectal conditions, diverticular disease, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, polyposis and anorectal disorders such as hemorrhoids, abscesses and anal fistulas.Dr. Ahmed Ali trained extensively with Dr. Kiran and Dr. James Church. He works collaboratively with Dr. Church on complex fistula disease within the Anal Fistula Center and is part of the Hereditary Cancer and Familial Polyposis Center. He also works closely with Dr. Kiran in the management of various conditions including complex and reoperative colorectal surgery.Dr. Ahmed Ali has a double PhD in medicine, one of which is in the surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. He also has a Masters in Evidence-Based Medicine from Oxford University. He is a Member of Dutch Society for Surgery and Dutch Society for Gastro-intestinal Surgery (2021). Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mount Sinai Surgical Associates

    13516 Roosevelt Ave Ste 3, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanghyun Kim is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mount Sinai Doctors West 59th Street

    425 W 59th St Ste 7B, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nipa Gandhi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gandhi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genital Warts, Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Montefiore Medical Group-Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC)

    1621 Eastchester Rd, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priyanka Halani is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Halani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Vulvovaginitis.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Jacobi

    1400 Pelham Pkwy S, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberto Bergamaschi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Bergamaschi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Schwartz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis B, Colitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    BronxCare Health System

    Bronx, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjorie Jean is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Jean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stress Urinary Incontinence, Vulvovaginitis, Urinary Incontinence, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Internal Medicine

    452 Fort Washington Avenue

    452 Fort Washington Avenue, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julio Marzan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Marzan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Campylobacter Infection.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    With a rare combination of board certification in pediatric gastroenterology and a PhD in nutrition, Dr. Neal LeLeiko is an authority on the role of nutritional therapy as a component of treatment for children and adolescents with IBD and other digestive disorders. Dr. LeLeiko joined NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital as Director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program and as an Attending Physician. He joined the Columbia University faculty in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases as a Professor of Pediatrics. Dr. LeLeiko comes from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he was Professor of Pediatrics and Director, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Before that he served as Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City for 23 years. Dr. Leleiko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leleiko is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Leleiko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cary Aarons is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Aarons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Ave # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Church is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Church is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    150 East 58th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Aronoff is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Aronoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Encopresis, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Aronoff is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Center For Colon & Rectal Diseases At Great Neck

    900 Northern Boulevard, Suite 100, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Andrea Zimmern, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colorectal surgeon at Northwell Health, treating a wide range of diseases and disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. This includes hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, diverticulitis and colorectal cancer.""Most of what I treat isn't life-threatening but affects people's quality of life-they start to feel better almost immediately after surgery, which is very satisfying for me,"" says Dr. Zimmern, who knew she wanted to be a doctor since she was 6 years old.After completing her residency in general surgery at SUNY Stony Brook, where she was chief resident, Dr. Zimmern was dual fellowship trained in robotic surgery at University of Illinois at Chicago and in colorectal at St. Vincent Health Center in Pennsylvania.Dr. Zimmern joined Northwell in 2017 and appreciates the health system's team approach to care. In addition to collaborating with fellow colorectal surgeons, she works closely with other specialists, especially gastroenterologists and urogynecologists, to create customized treatment plans for each patient. ""Medicine is not a cookie-cutter practice,"" she says. ""I work with patients to understand what they're looking to achieve and come up with a plan that's tailored to their needs.""Dr. Zimmern specializes in robotic, laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgeries for greater precision and faster healing. She sees a diverse range of patients and is particularly well-versed in women's health issues, including pelvic floor testing. She is actively involved with research in her field and is passionate about teaching, leading Northwell's general surgery residency program and the colorectal and urogynecology fellowship programs. She's also a faculty member at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell-serving as an assistant professor of surgery and participating in the Women in Medicine mentorship program. ""I want to be the best role model I can be,"" she says. She also creates videos for doctors and patients, educating them about common health concerns she sees.""There's so many people, especially women, walking around with issues that they're too embarrassed to tell their doctor or even their friends,"" she says. ""I encourage people to speak up because most of the time, you're not alone-these issues are common and treatable. I'm here to listen and to help.""". Dr. Zimmern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Zimmern is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, Floor 7, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    The gastrointestinal (GI) tractplays so many important roles in our bodies, and a healthy GI tract is vital toensuring that children's bodies are well-nourished and able to grow to theirpotential. I feel fortunate to be a pediatric gastroenterologist, and I findthe ongoing relationships I have with patients and their families extremelyrewarding.I treat children of all ages,from infancy to early adulthood, with a wide variety of GI diseases, includinginflammatory, allergic, nutritional, feeding, and functional disorders. I alsoperform procedures such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, video capsule endoscopy ofthe small bowel, and intestinal ultrasound to help in diagnosing and treatingthese conditions. My specific area of interest andtraining is inflammatory bowel diseases, which are Crohn’s disease andulcerative colitis. These chronic inflammatory conditions of the GI tract canlead to poor health and poor growth if left untreated. I work with the team atthe Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center to provide multidisciplinarycare to our patients. I love partnering with my patients and their families tocreate a plan that allows each child to reach his or her potential.My research interest is thedifferent medications used to treat this spectrum of inflammatory boweldisease, as well as the overlap of inflammatory bowel disease with other GIdiseases. I also spend time in the hospitaland in the office working with our fellows, residents, and medical students,who are all doctors in training. I serve as the Associate Program Director ofthe pediatric gastroenterology fellowship program and love teaching ourtrainees how to perform procedures and care for patients in an evidence-basedand compassionate way. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Esophagitis. Dr. Moore is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bo Shen, MD, is one of the world’s pre-eminent leaders in interventional inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pouch-related disorders due to his specialized expertise and experience treating a wide range of these conditions. Dr. Shen is the director of the IBD Center at Columbia and co-director of Columbia’s Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery and IBD Interventional Endoscopy. He is also the Vice Chair for Innovation in Medicine and Surgery and a Professor of Medicine (in Surgery) and Edelman-Jarislowsky Professor in Surgical Sciences.In addition to pouchitis and pouch diseases, Dr. Shen specializes in critical diagnostic evaluation, and medical and endoscopic management of IBD, GI endoscopy and imaging technology. Dr. Shen is known as a pioneer in interventional endoscopic therapy for IBD and ileal pouch disorders - this includes postponing or eliminating the need for surgery in some cases.Dr. Shen comes to Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian from the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as medical director for the Center of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and the Ed and Joey Story Endowed Chair, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. While there, Dr. Shen established a subspecialty Pouchitis Clinic and Interventional IBD Unite - the first and largest of its kind in the United States. He also created an IBD Board, modeled after oncology tumor boards, to help manage the most challenging cases with multiple specialists.A prolific researcher in the field with more than 600 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Shen is funded by a number of government and philanthropic organizations, including the NIH, the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, the Broad Foundation, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Encopresis?

    If a child over 4 years of age has been toilet trained, and still passes stool and soils clothes, it is called encopresis. The child may or may not be doing this on purpose.

    When should I see an Encopresis doctor near Bronx, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Encopresis doctor near Bronx, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Encopresis doctors near Bronx, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Encopresis doctors near Bronx, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Encopresis doctor near Bronx, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Encopresis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encopresis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Encopresis doctor near Bronx, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Encopresis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Encopresis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Encopresis doctors near Bronx, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Encopresis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Encopresis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Encopresis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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