Overview
Joann Kwah is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kwah is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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207 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028
159 E 53rd St Fl 5, New York, NY 10022
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kwah 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. Joann Kwah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joann Kwah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joann Kwah by calling their office at 646-754-3300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joann Kwah a top-rated expert for Angiodysplasia of the Colon?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joann Kwah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Angiodysplasia of the Colon, 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. Joann Kwah specialize in?
While Dr. Joann Kwah is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Joann Kwah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joann Kwah has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angiodysplasia of the Colon. You can view a list of Dr. Joann Kwah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joann Kwah accept my insurance?
Dr. Joann Kwah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-754-3300 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
- Distinguished
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kwah isDistinguished. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Kwah isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Kwah isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Kwah isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Rhabditida InfectionsDr. Kwah isAdvanced. Learn about Rhabditida Infections.
- StrongyloidiasisDr. Kwah isAdvanced. Learn about Strongyloidiasis.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Kwah isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kwah isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Kwah isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kwah isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Kwah isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Kwah isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.