About Dr. Nipa D. Gandhi
Dr. Nipa D. Gandhi is a board-certified colorectal surgeon practicing in New York City. She is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and provides specialist care for conditions affecting the colon, rectum, anus, and lower gastrointestinal tract.
Dr. Gandhi earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed general surgery residency training at Montefiore Medical Center and subsequently completed fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. She is certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Her clinical practice includes colorectal cancer, colon polyps, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas, rectal disorders, fecal incontinence, and other colorectal conditions.
Patients looking for related specialists can browse the Doctiplus colorectal surgery directory.
Focus Areas
- Colon and rectal surgery
- Colorectal cancer
- Colon cancer screening
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures and fistulas
- Rectal cancer
- Rectal prolapse
- Fecal incontinence
- Anal disorders
- Colorectal surgery second opinions
Patients can learn more about colorectal cancer through the National Cancer Institute. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases also provides information about digestive diseases.
Specialties And Colorectal Care Approach
Colorectal surgery covers diseases and structural problems involving the colon, rectum, anus, and surrounding tissues. Some conditions respond to medication or lifestyle measures, while others require endoscopic treatment or surgery.
Dr. Gandhi’s clinical focus includes both common colorectal complaints and more complex surgical conditions. Her Mount Sinai profile lists anal abscesses and fistulas, anal fissures, colorectal cancer, colon polyps, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse, and fecal incontinence among her areas of care.
Treatment decisions are based on the underlying diagnosis, symptoms, previous treatment, examination findings, imaging, laboratory results, and the patient’s overall health.
Colorectal Cancer And Screening
Colorectal cancer can develop in the colon or rectum and may begin as a polyp. Screening can help identify precancerous growths or cancer at an earlier stage.
Dr. Gandhi treats colorectal cancer and colon polyps and provides care related to colon cancer screening. Her surgical training allows her to evaluate patients who may require operative treatment following a cancer or advanced polyp diagnosis.
Cancer care can involve several specialists. Depending on the diagnosis and stage, a patient may receive surgery alongside chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or other treatments.
Anal And Rectal Conditions
Conditions affecting the anus and rectum can cause pain, bleeding, changes in bowel habits, swelling, or difficulty with bowel control. Problems such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, and abscesses have different causes and treatment options.
Dr. Gandhi’s clinical focus specifically includes anal abscesses and fistulas, anal fissures, anal cancer, anal warts, rectal pain, rectal prolapse, and fecal incontinence.
Some patients can be treated without surgery, while others may require a procedure. A specialist assessment helps determine the cause of symptoms and the most appropriate treatment.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory bowel diseases that can affect the digestive tract. Although many patients are managed primarily with medication, surgery may become necessary for certain complications or disease patterns.
Dr. Gandhi’s colorectal practice includes care for patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Her surgical expertise can be particularly relevant when inflammatory bowel disease leads to complications requiring colorectal surgical assessment.
Treatment is individualized according to the disease pattern, symptoms, previous medications, complications, and the patient’s overall condition.
Patient Care And Communication
Colorectal symptoms can sometimes be difficult for patients to discuss because they involve sensitive parts of the body and bowel function. A specialist consultation provides an opportunity to discuss symptoms privately and determine whether further examination or testing is needed.
Dr. Gandhi’s Mount Sinai profile indicates that she provides care for a broad range of colorectal and anal conditions and is available for video visits as well as in-person consultations. The profile also currently identifies her as accepting new patients.
Patients attending a colorectal consultation can bring previous colonoscopy reports, pathology results, imaging, medication lists, and information about previous gastrointestinal procedures when available.
Professional Experience And Academic Work
Dr. Gandhi is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her academic work includes research and publications relating to colorectal surgery and conditions of the anus and rectum.
Her published work includes research involving minimally invasive colorectal surgery and a recent review concerning anal abscesses and fistulas. This combination of clinical practice and academic work forms an important part of her professional background.
She is affiliated with multiple Mount Sinai hospitals and surgical facilities, including Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Queens, and The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Credentials And Education
Dr. Nipa D. Gandhi earned her MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed general surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center before completing a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center.
She holds board certification from the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Her medical training has focused on the surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, rectum, anus, and lower gastrointestinal tract.
Clinic And Appointment Information
Dr. Gandhi currently practices at Mount Sinai Doctors West 59th Street, located at 425 West 59th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019. Mount Sinai lists the office telephone number as 212-523-7404 and currently indicates that video visits are available and that she is accepting new patients.
Patients should contact the practice directly to confirm the latest consultation schedule, fees, insurance coverage, appointment availability, and whether the required colorectal service is provided at the selected location.
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