
Overview
Bruce Sands is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Sands has been practicing medicine for over 33 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 328 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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17 E 102nd St, New York, NY 10029
1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029
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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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 34 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.
Recanati Miller Transplantation Institute
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. Bruce Sands
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Sands?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce Sands by calling their office at 212-241-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce Sands a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce Sands is classified as an Elite expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Bruce Sands specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce Sands is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Bruce Sands participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Sands has published 327 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce Sands's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce Sands accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce Sands accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-241-8100 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
- Elite
- ColitisDr. Sands isElite. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Sands isElite. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Sands isElite. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Sands isElite. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Sands isElite. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Sands isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- ProctitisDr. Sands isDistinguished. Learn about Proctitis.
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Sands isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Sands isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Sands isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Sands isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Sands isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Sands isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
