Priyanka Chugh, MD Title: Gastroenterologist, Assistant Professor Education: Drexel University College of Medicine Board-certified gastroenterologistFormer assistant professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Former Chief Gastroenterology Fellow at the Westchester Medical Center Experience Priyanka Chugh, MD, is a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Trinity Health Of New England at St. Mary's Hospital. She also serves as a clinical advisor for the 3D visualization and surgical guidance software Medical iSight. Her interests include complex liver diseases, colon cancer screenings, functional gastrointestinal diseases, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Chugh has a background in primary care that takes a patient-centered approach to medicine through a shared decision-making model for patient care. Education She received her bachelor's and medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital. At Bellevue, she focused on treating medically challenging and underserved patients from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Dr. Chugh served as Chief Gastroenterology Fellow at Westchester Medical Center. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.