Overview
Henry Jen, MD, is a highly skilled and experienced physician specializing in Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy. As the Director of Endoscopy at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, he is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to his patients. Dr. Jen completed his MD at the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital.Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Jen has a strong foundation in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. His areas of focus include endoscopic submucosal dissection, peroral endoscopic myotomy, gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic disease, endoscopic mucosal resection, diagnostic/therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and more.With his fellowships in Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, Dr. Jen has gained extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing various gastrointestinal disorders. He is committed to advancing the field of Gastroenterology and providing his patients with cutting-edge treatment options.
Dr. Jen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Jen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Jen 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 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.
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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. Henry Jen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Henry Jen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Henry Jen by calling their office at 516-387-3990. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Henry Jen a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Henry Jen is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Pancreatitis, 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. Henry Jen specialize in?
While Dr. Henry Jen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Henry Jen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Henry Jen has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Henry Jen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Henry Jen accept my insurance?
Dr. Henry Jen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-387-3990 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
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Jen isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Jen isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Jen isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Jen isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Jen isAdvanced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
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- Accessory PancreasDr. Jen isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AnemiaDr. Jen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Jen isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Jen isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Jen isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.

