Anna E Krigel, MD
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Overview
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease
- Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Disease
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Gastric Outlet Obstruction
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- General Gastroenterology
- Liver Cysts
- Liver Lesions
- Liver Masses
- Liver Nodules
- Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
- Pancreatic Cyst
- Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Positive Cologuard
- Surveillance for Colorectal Cancer
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Associate Program Director, Fellowship Program, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
- Associate Director of Quality Improvement, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Languages
- Spanish
Gender
- Female
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Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
Affinity Health Plan
Amida Care
Cigna
Emblem/GHI
Emblem/HIP
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
Fidelis Care
Healthfirst
Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
Medicare
Multiplan
MVP Health Care
RiverSpring
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY CHOICE
WellCare
World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, New York University School of Medicine
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Research
Selected Publications
Khan F, Lebwohl B, Hur C, Krigel A. Unsedated Colonoscopy: Impact on Quality Indicators. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2020 Jul 22.
Zhou M, Lebwohl B, Krigel A. Patient and Physician Factors Associated with Adenoma and Sessile Serrated Lesion Detection Rates. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, Jun 20.
Krigel A, Zhou M, Terry MB, Kastrinos F, Lebwohl B. Symptoms and Demographic Factors Associated with Early Onset Colorectal Neoplasia Among Individuals Undergoing Diagnostic Colonoscopy. European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2020 Jul;32(7):821-826.
Krigel A, Patel A, Kaplan J, Kong XF, Garcia-Carrasquillo R, Lebwohl B, Krishnareddy S. Anesthesia Assistance in Screening Colonoscopy and Adenoma Detection Rate Among Trainees. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2020 Apr;65(4):961-968.
Krigel A, Prasad V, Lebwohl B. News Coverage of the American Cancer Society's Update to Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2020 Mar;95(3):617-618.
Krigel A, Tatonetti NP, Neugut AI, Lebwohl B. No Increased Risk of Colorectal Adenomas in Spouses of Patients with Colorectal Neoplasia. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2020 Feb;18(2):509-510.
Krigel A, Chen L, Wright JD, Lebwohl B. Substantial Increase in Anesthesia Assistance for Outpatient Colonoscopy and Associated Cost Nationwide. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2019 Nov;17(12):2489-2496.
Krigel A and Lebwohl B. Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity. Advances in Nutrition. 2016 Nov 15;7(6):1105-1110.
Krigel A, Turner KO, Makharia GK, Green PH, Genta RM, Lebwohl B. Ethnic Variations in Duodenal Villous Atrophy Consistent with Celiac Disease in the United States. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2016 Aug;14(8):1105-11.