Dr. Elena Ivanina is a passionate gastroenterologist who has dedicated her career to improving gut health and wellness. She firmly believes that current healthcare is inadequate and that a holistic approach to gut healing is necessary to address the root cause of gut conditions. Her focus on integrative medicine and natural cures for gut conditions led her to create gut love.
triple board-certified integrative
gastroenterologist & functional medicine
Education & Credentials
- Prestigious undergraduate training at Tulane University in New Orleans
- Holistic medical training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine focusing on supporting the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
- Internal Medicine Residency in NYC at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, the most diverse hospital in the world where she learned about Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Preventive Medicine Residency at the NYC Department of Health where she worked with GrowNYC Greenmarkets to educate New Yorkers on healthy cooking
- Awarded a distinguished Grant from the American Cancer Society to research cancer prevention in NYC
- Master of Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University
- Gastroenterology Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC (Northwell Health)
- Transplant hepatology (liver) training at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC
- Triple board-certified in Gastroenterology, Preventive Medicine & Public Health, and Obesity Medicine
- Former Director of Neurogastroenterology & Motility at Lenox Hill Hospital
- Director of the Center for Integrative Gut Health
- Advanced GI Functional medicine training at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Andalusia, Spain and learning about Ayurvedic medicine
Dr. Elena Ivanina
dr. ivanina's approach
In addition to her extensive education and board certifications, Dr. Ivanina has also completed functional medicine training. This training enables her to address the root cause of gut conditions and develop personalized treatment plans for her patients beyond just treating symptoms.
Dr. Ivanina’s approach to gut healing involves a holistic view of the patient, with food as medicine playing a central role in her treatment plans. She believes that the food we eat can significantly impact our gut health and that dietary changes can be a powerful tool in improving gut conditions.
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Real patient review
”After years of recurring SIBO and GI distress, I was fortunate that my then-current GI referred me to Dr. Ivanina as he (in addition to others) admittedly was not able to help me. I have been treating with Dr. Ivanina for about a year now and I must say I have not felt this good in a long time. Dr. Ivanina is truly the expert in her field and takes all factors and patient history into account to determine the cause of the issue(s) and optimal treatment plan(s). This unique approach is clear from the outset, as the initial consultation is a full 1 hour where you discuss your medical and personal history with the doctor. She also cares about your lifestyle and how the treatment plan will fit into it, which definitely helps you, as the patient, succeed in sticking to the treatment plan so you reap all the benefits from it and have a positive outcome. Dr. Ivanina's responsiveness is also a huge plus. I have never had an issue getting in touch with and receiving a quick response from Dr. Ivanina irrespective of when I initiate the communication. It can be late evening or over the weekend and I will receive a prompt, thorough response. Gut health is a journey and I can confidently say that I can always rely on Dr. Ivanina.
Dr. Ivanina Is Frequently
Invited To Lecture On Gut Health
Here as a guest speaker at the Northwell “Best of Gastroenterology” conference in NYC (the Japan Society)
Please email info@gutlove.com for more information!
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