Dr. Sophie Balzora, MD

About Dr. Sophie Balzora

Dr. Balzora earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton, and her MD from the George Washington University School of Medicine. She then completed residency training at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at NYU. Dr. Balzora has a special clinical interest in colorectal cancer and prevention, inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, irritable bowel syndrome, and minority and women's health. As a physician-educator, her clinical research interest is in enhancing doctor-patient communication, cultural competency, and shared decision making. She is an active member of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). As a member of NYU faculty, she routinely lectures to medical students, residents, and fellows at the NYU School of Medicine. Please check with your insurance company to find out whether a referral is required for your visit.