Dr. Laura Sahyoun, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Sahyoun, Gastroenterologist in New York, NY?

Dr. Laura Sahyoun is an assistant professor of medicine at the Jill Roberts Center for IBD at Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. She completed her medical school, internal medicine residency, and chief residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School followed by gastroenterology fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital, where she was chief fellow. She completed a subspecialty training year in inflammatory bowel disease at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine. Her research interests include healthcare inequities and socioeconomic determinants of health, and utilization of intestinal ultrasound in guiding treatment management for Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Dr. Sahyoun is committed to providing high quality patient care, is active in clinical trials, and contributes to multicenter collaborative research efforts to advance knowledge and treatment of IBD. She is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

What languages does Dr. Sahyoun speak?

Dr. Sahyoun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Sahyoun typically treat?

As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sahyoun diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sahyoun. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Crohn's Disease
Crohn’s Disease
Small Bowel Crohn's with Issues
Ileitis with Complications
Complicated Small Intestine Crohn's
Complicated Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
Panenteric Crohn's with Complications

ICD-10 Codes:

K50018: Crohn's disease of small intestine with other complication
K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication

Also known as:

Ulcerative Pancolitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic Pancolitis with Complications
Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Complications
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
Chronic Pancolitis
Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

ICD-10 Codes:

K51018: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with other complication
K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications

Also known as:

Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

Also known as:

Abdominal Bloating
Gas
Gas in the Digestive Tract
Bloated Stomach
Swollen Belly
Gaseous Distension

ICD-10 Codes:

R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

Also known as:

Diarrhea
Loose stools
Runny poop
Frequent bowel movements

ICD-10 Codes:

R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Sahyoun typically perform?

As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sahyoun performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sahyoun. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

Does Dr. Sahyoun accept my insurance?

Dr. Sahyoun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Sahyoun accept in New York, NY?

Dr. Sahyoun in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Sahyoun's office located?

Gastroenterology and Hepatology at David H. Koch Center

1283 York Avenue

9th Floor

New York, NY 10065

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What hospitals are Dr. Sahyoun affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Sahyoun has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center,New York, NY

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

What is Dr. Sahyoun's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Sahyoun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295198760.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sahyoun?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sahyoun

What is Dr. Laura Sahyoun's specialty?

Dr. Sahyoun is a Gastroenterologist near New York, NY.

What does a Gastroenterologist do?

An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.

Is Dr. Laura Sahyoun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Sahyoun is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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