Weill Cornell's Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology

Weill Cornell Medicine is a leading healthcare institution affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, dedicated to delivering exemplary and individualized clinical care. With a strong focus on patient satisfaction, the facility boasts a 94.2 satisfaction score and operates across 173 locations in New York, serving millions of patients annually. Committed to advancing patient care, Weill Cornell Medicine emphasizes groundbreaking biomedical discoveries and the education of future doctors and scientists. The institution offers a range of services, including video visits, second opinions, and comprehensive patient education resources, ensuring accessible and high-quality healthcare for all patients. Generated from the website

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” – HippocratesRachel Stahl Salzman has been with New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine for over 10 years since she began her dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP), and following the internship, a Nutrition Fellowship in Digestive Diseases and Culinary Nutrition. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University.Rachel’s clinical focus is on using individualized nutrition therapy strategies and behavior modification, diabetes technology, and digital healthcare to achieve better health outcomes. She places an emphasis on person-centered team-based care to help individuals develop and sustain positive behavior change.Rachel has been invited as a speaker at multiple regional and national conferences including the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Conference. She has also been quoted in publications such as U.S. News and World Report and published in professional journals on topics related to nutrition and diabetes.An active member in the nutrition and diabetes professional communities, she has served in numerous leadership positions. She is currently the Technology Chair of the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group and President-Elect of the Metropolitan New York Chapter of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). Rachel is a proud recipient of the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year through the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and 2022 Rising Star Award from ADCES.