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Joel T. Gabre, MD is a gastroenterology specialist located in New York, NY. With expertise in genetic counseling and more, Dr. Gabre offers comprehensive care for patients seeking treatment for gastrointestinal conditions. As part of Columbia University, Dr. Gabre is affiliated with CUIMC Herbert Irving Pavilion and accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, and UnitedHealthcare. Patients can conveniently access services through the Columbia Connect app, which allows them to manage appointments, communicate with their doctor, view test results, and more.Generated from the website

Joanna L. Urli is an ABGC-certified genetic counselor practicing within the fields of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from The University of Alabama and her Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling from Boston University School of Medicine in 2019. Joanna has worked in both reproductive and oncology genetics throughout her career, and she enjoys being able to counsel patients in both of these fields. She has particular interest in increasing access to genetic testing and in exploring the overlap between reproductive and oncology genetics.

Katherine Fischkoff, MD is a general and acute care surgeon, with a special interest in medical ethics. Dr. Fischkoff’s clinical skills and research expertise have earned her recognition as Medical Director for the Surgical Step Down Unit and Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery’s Quality and Patient Safety Committee. She has produced influential research in the field of medical ethics to help clarify the role of the surgeon in difficult ethical situations. During the COVID pandemic, she led the way in developing standard-of-care recommendations to guide the diverse and numerous ethics challenges faced by all healthcare workers. Dr. Fischkoff earned her medical degree from George Washington University and went on to receive specialized training at NYU, Cornell and Memorial-Sloan Kettering before joining the team at Columbia.