Arun C. Swaminath
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Arun C. Swaminath

Gastroenterology
178 East 85th Street, 4th Floor, 
New York, NY 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
8
conditions
178 East 85th Street, 4th Floor, 
New York, NY 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Swaminath is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Swaminath is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Lenox Hill Hospital
Northwell Health Gastroenterology Institute
Lenox Hill Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties at East 85th Street
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.

Colitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase-III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, International, Multicentre Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Cx601, Adult Allogeneic Expanded Adipose-derived Stem Cells (eASC) for the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula(s) in Patients With Crohn's Disease Over a Period of 24 Weeks and a Follow-up Period up to 52 Weeks
A Phase-III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, International, Multicentre Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Cx601, Adult Allogeneic Expanded Adipose-derived Stem Cells (eASC) for the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula(s) in Patients With Crohn's Disease Over a Period of 24 Weeks and a Follow-up Period up to 52 Weeks
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Cx601
Study Phase: Phase 3
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 21, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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71 Total Publications

Recurrent Ulceration and Disease at the Ileocolonic Anastomosis in Crohn's Disease: Etiology, Prevention, and Management, a Review Article.
Recurrent Ulceration and Disease at the Ileocolonic Anastomosis in Crohn's Disease: Etiology, Prevention, and Management, a Review Article.
Journal: Journal of clinical medicine
Published: September 23, 2025
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Is Dr. Arun C. 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 C. 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 C. Swaminath specialize in?

While Dr. Arun C. 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 C. Swaminath participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Arun C. Swaminath has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Arun C. Swaminath's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Arun C. 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.

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