Dr. Jonathan Cohen
Overview
Jonathan Cohen is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, and fellowships in gastroenterology at UCLA, and advanced endoscopy at The Wellesley Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Cohen was Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine since 2006, joining the full-time faculty as a Professor of Medicine at Northwell/Hofstra in 2024. He has worked as gastroenterologist and performed general and advanced endoscopy at Northwell Vanguard Gastroenterology with expertise in ERCP, colonoscopy, endoscopic resection of large polyps, ablation of tumors and Barrett's esophagus, weight management and endoscopic bariatric therapy. For each of the past 24 years, he has been named to the Castle Connolly Best Doctors list.Dr. Cohen the current Treasurer of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy [ASGE] and will be the organization's President in 2027-8. He served as past Chairman of the ASGE Training Committee and the Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee. He is also the current Director of the Program for Endoscopic Teachers of the World Endoscopy Organization. Dr. Cohen served as President of the New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2004. Dr. Cohen has authored numerous articles and has made many presentations at scientific meetings both in the U.S and abroad. He has edited three textbooks in his field: Successful Training in Endoscopy Endoscopy Past Present and Future: NYSGE at 50and Comprehensive Atlas of High-Resolution Endoscopy and Narrowband Imaging, a volume which has been translated into 4 languages and sold worldwide. Dr. Cohen is recognized by his colleagues around the world as an expert on quality indicators in gastroenterology, as well as simulator training and advanced imaging technologies in the early diagnosis of GI cancers. A sought after national and international lecturer, Dr. Cohen has also directed over 50 training courses in his fields of expertise to groups of doctors in many countries and throughout North America. He currently serves as Director of Innovation and Sustainability in the Northwell GI service line.
Dr. Cohen is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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36 East 31st Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10016
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Dr. Cohen 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jonathan Cohen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jonathan Cohen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jonathan Cohen by calling their office at 212-889-5544. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jonathan Cohen a top-rated expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jonathan Cohen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver 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. Jonathan Cohen specialize in?
While Dr. Jonathan Cohen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Jonathan Cohen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jonathan Cohen has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Jonathan Cohen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jonathan Cohen accept my insurance?
Dr. Jonathan Cohen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-889-5544 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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- Distinguished
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.