Joel J Bauer, MD
About Me
Dr. Bauer graduated from the University of Vermont cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from New York University Medical School in 1967. Dr. Bauer went on to complete six years of residency at Mount Sinai in 1973. He was a Major in the United States Air Force and Chief of Surgery at Rickenbacker Air Force Base from 1974 to l975. Dr. Bauer returned to the attending staff at The Mount Sinai Hospital in 1975. Currently Dr. Bauer is Clinical Professor of Surgery. Areas of specialization are gastrointestinal (colorectal) abdominal wall and minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
In the News
Dr. Bauer discusses Crohn's Disease in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up.
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Language
English
Position
CLINICAL PROFESSOR EMERITUS | Surgery
Clinical Focus
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Resection
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Gastrectomy
- Groin Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Laparoscopy
- Ulcerative Colitis
Awards
2003
Physician of the Year Award
NY Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
2003
Robert Paradny Award for Outstanding Surgical Attending
Teacher selected by Surgical Chief Residents
2002
Top 100 Doctors: Minimally Invasive
New York Magazine
1999
Best Doctors in New York
New York Magazine
1963
Phi Beta Kappa
1963
Kidder Award
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area
Castle Connolly
American Biographical Society
Guide to America's Top Surgeons
Castle Connolly
America's Top Doctors
Castle Connolly
One Thousand Great Americans
International Biographical Centre
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.
Dr. Bauer has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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.