Dr. Le-chu Su
Overview
Le-Chu Su, MD, PhD, AGAF, is a well-known gastroenterologist who specializes in the medical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has an additional interest in nutritional therapies in IBD. She is a member of the IBD Center at Columbia within the Division of Colorectal Surgery, where she works closely with other gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons as part of the state’s most comprehensive IBD treatment programs.Dr. Su received her medical degree from Case Western University. She also holds a PhD in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic and also completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Cleveland Clinic. Before joining Columbia, Dr. Su was a faculty member at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Cleveland Clinic, where she was in charge of developing and growing a satellite clinic for patients with gastroenterological conditions.Beyond the bedside, Dr. Su is an avid researcher. As group lead for both Gastroenterology & IBD Research Groups at UCF, she has published research, book chapters, and presented abstracts at national conferences. At Columbia, Dr. Su has continued her research with the IBD Center, focusing on nutrition in patients with IBD.Dr. Su has been recognized for her hard work and dedication; she has been named Top Gastroenterologist in 2017 and 2019 by Orlando Magazine and Top Gastroenterologist from the International Association of Healthcare Professionals from 2015-2017.
Dr. Su is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Stent Placement.
Dr. Su is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Su is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY 10032
12 E 86th St, New York, NY 10028
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Dr. Su 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Le-chu Su
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Le-chu Su?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Le-chu Su by calling their office at 212-305-9664. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Le-chu Su a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Le-chu Su is classified as an Advanced expert for Crohn's 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. Le-chu Su specialize in?
While Dr. Le-chu Su is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Le-chu Su participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Le-chu Su has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Le-chu Su's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Le-chu Su accept my insurance?
Dr. Le-chu Su accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9664 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Su isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
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- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- ColitisDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- DiarrheaDr. Su isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.