Overview
Peter Legnani is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Legnani is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Eosinophilic Colitis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1150 5th Ave Ste 1B, New York, NY 10128
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 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
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.
Recanati Miller Transplantation Institute
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. Peter Legnani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Legnani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Legnani by calling their office at 212-369-2490. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Legnani a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Legnani is classified as an Distinguished 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. Peter Legnani specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Legnani is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Eosinophilic Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Peter Legnani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Legnani has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Legnani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Legnani accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Legnani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-369-2490 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
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Legnani isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Legnani isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Legnani isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Legnani isAdvanced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Legnani isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Legnani isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Legnani isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Experienced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Legnani isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Legnani isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Legnani isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Legnani isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Legnani isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Legnani isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.