Dr. Sara Lewin
Overview
Dr. Sara Lewin is a gastroenterologist who specializes in caring for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, disorders of the small intestine and general gastroenterology concerns. In addition to evaluating patients in the clinic, she performs procedures to examine the digestive tract. These include upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy – in which the patient swallows a tiny camera that transmits images – and double-balloon enteroscopy, in which the doctor can enhance viewing by inflating balloons attached to the endoscope. Lewin's research interests include improving care for hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal illnesses and clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents for. Lewin earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she then completed a residency in internal medicine, followed by fellowships in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr. Lewin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94115
1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lewin 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. Sara Lewin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sara Lewin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sara Lewin by calling their office at 415-502-4444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sara Lewin a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara Lewin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Sara Lewin specialize in?
While Dr. Sara Lewin is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Sara Lewin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sara Lewin has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sara Lewin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sara Lewin accept my insurance?
Dr. Sara Lewin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-502-4444 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
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Lewin isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. Lewin isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Lewin isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Lewin isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Lewin isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Lewin isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Lewin isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Lewin isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Lewin isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lewin isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Lewin isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.