Celiac Disease Program
At Mount Sinai, we understand the importance of providing compassionate care and support for individuals living with celiac disease. Our Celiac Disease Program is a leading, integrated treatment program in New York City dedicated to improving the lives of those with celiac disease by offering excellent medical expertise, cutting-edge research, and a kind, patient-centered approach.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality care, education, and support to individuals living with celiac disease.
We are committed to:
- Accurate and prompt diagnosis: our team of skilled healthcare professionals specializes in diagnosing celiac disease. We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and tests to ensure accurate results. Our open access endoscopy program ensures that a diagnosis is made in an efficient manner.
- Comprehensive treatment: we offer personalized treatment plans that focus on managing symptoms, healing the intestinal damage, and preventing long-term complications. Our approach emphasizes the importance of a gluten-free diet, and our experienced dietician will work with you to develop personalized dietary plans for gluten avoidance.
- Patient education: knowledge is a powerful tool in managing celiac disease. We provide our patients with the information and resources they need to understand their condition, make informed choices, and lead healthy lives.
- Research and innovation: Mount Sinai is committed to advancing medical knowledge ensures that our patients have access to the latest developments in treatment and management.
- Support and advocacy: living with celiac disease can be challenging. Our GRITT program offers support groups, counseling, and advocacy services to help patients and their families navigate the social and emotional aspects of this condition.
About Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune disorder affecting the small intestine, triggered by the consumption of gluten – a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This can cause damage to the small intestine, and may result in a wide range of symptoms and complications involving various systems in the body. Affecting over three million Americans, the diagnosis of celiac disease requires lifelong care and strict avoidance of gluten.
At Mount Sinai's Celiac Disease Program, our mission is to provide the highest quality care, education, and support to individuals living with celiac disease. We are committed to:
- Accurate and prompt diagnosis: our team of skilled healthcare professionals specializes in diagnosing celiac disease. We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and tests to ensure accurate results. Our open access endoscopy program ensures that a diagnosis is made in an efficient manner.
- Comprehensive treatment: we offer personalized treatment plans that focus on managing symptoms, healing the intestinal damage, and preventing long-term complications. Our approach emphasizes the importance of a gluten-free diet, and our experienced dietician will work with you to develop personalized dietary plans for gluten avoidance.
- Patient education: knowledge is a powerful tool in managing celiac disease. We provide our patients with the information and resources they need to understand their condition, make informed choices, and lead healthy lives.
- Research and innovation: Mount Sinai is committed to advancing medical knowledge ensures that our patients have access to the latest developments in treatment and management.
- Support and advocacy: living with celiac disease can be challenging. Our GRITT program offers support groups, counseling, and advocacy services to help patients and their families navigate the social and emotional aspects of this condition.
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of skilled healthcare professionals specializes in managing and researching celiac disease. We are here to support you on your journey to better health and improved quality of life. If you or a loved one is living with celiac disease, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your well-being is our priority.
- Christopher Cao, MD – Gastroenterologist
- Gianna Lewis, NP – Nurse Practitioner
- Devorah Levin, RD – Dietician
- Laurie Keefer, PHD – Health Psychologist
To schedule an appointment with a celiac disease specialist, please contact us.
Contact Info
Mount Sinai Faculty Practice Associates
5 East 98th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10029
212-241-4299