
Overview
Alex Sherman is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Sherman is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
36 East 31st Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10016
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sherman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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 highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Sherman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Sherman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Sherman by calling their office at 212-889-5544. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Sherman a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Sherman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex Sherman specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Sherman is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Alex Sherman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Sherman has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Alex Sherman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Sherman accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Sherman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-889-5544 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Sherman isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Sherman isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Advanced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.

