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Dr. Ellen Scherl, MD

Dr. Ellen Scherl, MD

New York, NY

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Ellen J. Scherl, M.D. is the Jill Roberts Professor of Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is currently an Attending Physician at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr Scherl is the Jill Roberts Professor of Clinical Medicine. She is? committed to caring for the community of individuals and families living with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis while curing IBD through collaborations focusing on individualized medicine by illuminating endoscopic, immunologic, microbial, genetic and molecular signatures and pathways.? Since joining the WCMC/NYPH she has established? a longitudinal patient database which documents? ongoing validated disease activity indices in the individual daily EMR.She has an active practice and serves as a principal investigator on national and international randomized clinical trials as well as investigator initiated trials evaluating innovative strategies and investigational therapies for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease. She lectures nationally and internationally on optimizing IBD therapies and redefining the impact of innovative? therapies on existing strategies.Dr. Scherl established the IBD Center at NY Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medicine in 2002 and became the Founding Director of the Jill Roberts Center for IBD (JRC IBD) in 2006.?She is currently the Research Director of JRC. She established the JRC along with the late Jill Roberts as a joint labor of love. She has forged inspired collaborations with Weill Medical College of Cornell University, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and New York-Presbyterian Hospital?s pediatricians, colorectal surgeons, nutritionisits, researchers and multidisciplinary consultants.The Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease is exploring comprehensive approaches toward integrating nutrition, healthcare and IBD research, looking forward to achieving preventive and personalized medicine. The JRC? IBD Center is committed to the interdisciplinary approach to Inflammatory Bowel Disease focusing on nutrition, osteoporosis, nephrology, dysplasia, and colon cancer screening using novel techniques such as narrow band imaging.In collaboration with the Jill Roberts Institute she has established an IBD live cell bank. She has collaborated with researchers at Cornell University to identify a novel E. Coli bacteria associated with Crohn's Disease and continues to collaborate with Weill Medical College of Cornell University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital researchers investigating the immunogenetics and immunobiology of IBD.Castle Connolly has consistently honored Dr Scherl as one of America's Top Doctors? in 2020 and celebrates New York Metro Top Doctors 15th Anniversary 2020She is the 2020 honoree for the CCF Humanitarian of the Year Award. She has received the 2012 CCF? Woman of the year award 2008 AGA award for Outstanding? Women In Science and in 2007 was awarded the NYSGE Florence Lefcourt Distinguished Service Award.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Scherl?

    Dr. Ellen Scherl, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Scherl empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Scherl is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Scherl go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery | Beth Israel Medical Center | Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Gastroenterology Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Beth Israel Med Ctr, General Surgery | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Scherl board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ellen Scherl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1997

    What languages does Dr. Scherl speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Scherl treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Scherl 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. Scherl. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
    • Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine with Rectal Bleeding
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis
    • Small Bowel Crohn's with Issues', 'Ileitis with Complications', 'Complicated Small Intestine Crohn's
    • Complicated Crohn's Disease
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications
    • Regional Enteritis with Complications
    • Large Bowel Crohn's with Issues
    • Complicated Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's with Problems
    • Panenteric Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
    • Large Bowel Crohn's with Bloody Stool
    • Crohn's Colitis with Rectal Bleeding', 'GI Bleeding from Large Intestine Crohn's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
    • K50018: Crohn's disease of small intestine with other complication
    • K50919: Crohn's disease, unspecified, with unspecified complications
    • K50118: Crohn's disease of large intestine with other complication
    • K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
    • K50111: Crohn's disease of large intestine with rectal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
    • Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
    • K51919: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with unspecified complications
    • K51518: Left sided colitis with other complication
    • K5150: Left sided colitis without complications

    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

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    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:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pouchitis
    • After Surgery
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Inflammation of Intestinal Pouch
    • J-Pouch Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K91850: Pouchitis

    Does Dr. Scherl accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scherl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scherl's office located?

    Weill Cornell Gastroenterology and Hepatology

    Weill Cornell Gastroenterology and Hepatology

    1283 York Avenue

    9th Floor

    New York, NY 10065

    (917) 300-0553

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract American Chemical Society The Royal Society of Medicine

    Member

    Awards

    New York Super Doctors

    Crohn 's and Colitis Foundation of America Woman of Distinction

    NYSGE Florence Lefcourt Distinguished Service Award

    Staten Island, New York. This received Honorable mention or poster of

    University Hospital

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

    Dr. Scherl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912024373.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scherl?

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

    What is Dr. Ellen Scherl's specialty?

    Dr. Scherl is a Gastroenterologist near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Scherl to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ellen Scherl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scherl 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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    Is Ellen Scherl accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ellen Scherl is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ellen Scherl offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scherl's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ellen Scherl?

    Please contact Dr. Scherl's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ellen Scherl have?

    Dr. Ellen Scherl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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