Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology:
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Jordan Axelrad, MD. NYU Langone (New York City)
Gastroenterologist Dr. Axelrad is a clinical researcher who explores the intersections of IBD with gut microbiome health, mucosal immunology, infections and cancer risk. He recently earned the 2024 Sherman Emergencing Leader Prize for his work, according to the release.
Dr. Axelrod was also recently appointed as a co-director for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NYU Langone.
Steven Brant, MD. Rutgers University (New Brunswick, N.J.)
Dr. Brant, a leader in gastroenterology and internal medicine research, was recently named the inaugural recipient of the Bishr and Souha Omary Family Endowed Legacy Professorship.
During his 30 years of research, Dr. Brant discovered a major gene for intestinal sodium absorption involved in hypertension and diarrheal diseases. He was also the first to show that IBD in African Americans has a genetic basis.
Dr. Brant, also serves as the chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at RWJMS. His professorship at Rutgers began July 1.
Sita Chokhavatia, MD. Valley Health System (Paramus, N.J.)
Dr. Chokhavatia, a physician board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and geriatric medicine who has been practicing for over 30 years, was recently elected to the American College of Gastroenterology board of governors.
Dr. Chokhavatia will oversee a group of more than 75 other governors across the U.S. and abroad.
Andre da Luz Moreira, MD. NYU Langone (New York City)
Dr. Moreira, a colorectal surgeon, has extensive expertise in minimally invasive and robotically assisted procedures to treat a range of colorectal conditions, including cancer and IBD.
Dr. Moreira also was recently appointed as a co-director for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NYU Langone.
Eric Shah, MD. University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
Gastroenterologist Dr. Shah is a leader in GI medical device development and directs the Michigan Medicine GI Physiology Laboratory.
Dr. Shah recently led a study that found that many patients are still paying out of pocket for colonoscopy bowel prep despite a federal law stating it should be covered by insurance. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, analyzed 2.6 million commercial insurance and Medicare Part D claims between May 2022 and April 2023.