Dr. Arun Swaminath
Overview
Arun Swaminath, MD, is an accomplished gastroenterologist and the director of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Program at Lenox Hill Hospital within Northwell Health. With a primary focus on treating patients with Crohn's disease and colitis, He holds a Professor of Medicine appointment in the School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.He oversees a multi-disciplinary IBD Center that provides patients with access to world-class surgeons, dieticians, and IBD pharmacists. This center attracts trainees from across the tristate area who come to learn from the exceptional team. His dedication to advancing the field of gastroenterology is evident in his numerous original clinical, translational, and review articles that he has authored.In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Swaminath is frequently sought after as a speaker in the area of inflammatory bowel diseases and has made appearances on television news and has been featured in numerous print and online media outlets. He has also made significant contributions at a national level, served as a chair of the NYC Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Chapter Medical Advisory Committee and as the co-director of the American College of Gastroenterology's IBD School. Dr. Swaminath's passion for IBD education is further exemplified by his creation of the Burton I Korelitz Advanced IBD Fellowship at Northwell Health, a pathway for expert IBD training for gastroenterologists,With his expertise, leadership, and commitment to improving patient care and education, Dr. Arun Swaminath continues to make significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology within Northwell Health.
Dr. Swaminath is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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178 East 85th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10028
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Swaminath 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.
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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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David Katzka is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Katzka is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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Thomas Schiano is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Schiano is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Splenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Arun Swaminath
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Arun Swaminath?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Arun Swaminath by calling their office at 212-434-3427. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Arun Swaminath a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Arun Swaminath is classified as an Elite expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Arun Swaminath specialize in?
While Dr. Arun Swaminath is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Arun Swaminath participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Arun Swaminath has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Arun Swaminath's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Arun Swaminath accept my insurance?
Dr. Arun Swaminath accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-3427 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.
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- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Swaminath isElite. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Swaminath isElite. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Swaminath isElite. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Distinguished
- ColitisDr. Swaminath isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Swaminath isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Swaminath isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DiarrheaDr. Swaminath isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Swaminath isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Swaminath isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AppendectomyDr. Swaminath isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Swaminath isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)Dr. Swaminath isExperienced. Learn about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Swaminath isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Swaminath isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.