
Overview
Dr. Kaveh Zivari attended the University of California Los Angeles where he obtained Bachelor of Science in Neurosciences with Honors. He later received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He was the class president during those 4 years. He finished four years of General Surgery, followed by three years of Internal Medicine, and three years of Gastroenterology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center. He was also the Chief GI fellow at Maimonides Medical Center. During his training, Dr. Zivari was named best Intern, Best resident, and later best fellow in the hospital. He obtained his advanced endoscopy training at Washington University in St Louis, specializing in endobariatric, third space endoscopy, and interventional endoscopy.
Dr. Zivari is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Zivari 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 8 peer reviewed articles.
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600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, Great Neck, NY 11021
106 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite B, Uniondale, NY 11553
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.
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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.
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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. Kaveh Zivari
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kaveh Zivari?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kaveh Zivari 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. Kaveh Zivari a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kaveh Zivari is classified as an Advanced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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. Kaveh Zivari specialize in?
While Dr. Kaveh Zivari is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Childhood Volvulus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kaveh Zivari participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kaveh Zivari has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Kaveh Zivari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kaveh Zivari accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaveh Zivari 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
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- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Zivari isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
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- AnemiaDr. Zivari isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Zivari isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Zivari isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Zivari isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- EndoscopyDr. Zivari isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Zivari isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

