Overview
Elona Shehi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York.
Dr. Shehi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
6316 102nd St # 1, Rego Park, NY 11374
1276 Fulton Ave, Bronx, NY 10456
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.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
David Katzka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Katzka is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Recanati Miller Transplantation Institute
Thomas Schiano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Schiano is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Splenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elona Shehi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elona Shehi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elona Shehi by calling their office at 718-590-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elona Shehi a top-rated expert for Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elona Shehi is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, 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. Elona Shehi specialize in?
While Dr. Elona Shehi is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Hepatitis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Elona Shehi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elona Shehi has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma. You can view a list of Dr. Elona Shehi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elona Shehi accept my insurance?
Dr. Elona Shehi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-590-1800 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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- Advanced
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Shehi isAdvanced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Shehi isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Shehi isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- HepatitisDr. Shehi isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Shehi isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shehi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shehi isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Shehi isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Shehi isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Shehi isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.