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Ian J Cohen, MD
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
About Me
Dr. Cohen is a gastroenterology attending in the Division of Digestive Diseases at The Mount Sinai Hospital as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He specializes in general gastroenterology and hepatology. His current research passions are in quality assurance and performance improvement focused on improving colorectal cancer screening rates in the NY- metropolitan area. Before joining the faculty at Mount Sinai Doctors, he completed his gastroenterology fellowship, chief residency and internal medicine residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, NY. He also previously served as an academic hospitalist in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine and concentrated in Biopsychology & Cognitive Science and Economics at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Please see his article in Our Town, Stop Avoiding that Colonoscopy
The state of Florida requires out-of-state professionals who are registered to provide telehealth services to display a hyperlink to the Florida Department of Health telehealth web page. This allows Florida patients who are receiving medical care by telehealth to confirm the provider’s licensure and Florida registration.
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Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
About Me
Dr. Cohen is a gastroenterology attending in the Division of Digestive Diseases at The Mount Sinai Hospital as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He specializes in general gastroenterology and hepatology. His current research passions are in quality assurance and performance improvement focused on improving colorectal cancer screening rates in the NY- metropolitan area. Before joining the faculty at Mount Sinai Doctors, he completed his gastroenterology fellowship, chief residency and internal medicine residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, NY. He also previously served as an academic hospitalist in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine and concentrated in Biopsychology & Cognitive Science and Economics at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Please see his article in Our Town, Stop Avoiding that Colonoscopy
The state of Florida requires out-of-state professionals who are registered to provide telehealth services to display a hyperlink to the Florida Department of Health telehealth web page. This allows Florida patients who are receiving medical care by telehealth to confirm the provider’s licensure and Florida registration.
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Acid Reflux / Heartburn
- Anal Fissure
- Black Stool / Melena
- Blood in Stool
- CT Scan - Virtual Colonoscopy
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Polypectomy
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Education
MD, Sackler School of Medicine (Tel Aviv University)
Residency, Internal Medicine
Nassau University Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine
Nassau University Medical Center
Fellowship, Gastroenterology
Nassau University Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
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- Mount Sinai Doctors55 East 34th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10016
- Physician OfficeMount Sinai Downtown Union Square, 10 Union Square East, 2HJ, New York, NY, 10003
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Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments
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Dr. Cohen had reviewed my mediccal history and made a compassionate and informed decisions about my care. He is a great doctor
Dr. Cohen made me feel comfortable and provided excellent info
Excellent dr . Explain me very clearly.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Cohen during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Equity (Stock or stock options valued at greater than 5% ownership of a publicly traded company or equity of any value in a privately held company)
- East Side Endoscopy, LLC
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Cohen during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Equity (Stock or stock options valued at greater than 5% ownership of a publicly traded company or equity of any value in a privately held company)
- East Side Endoscopy, LLC
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.