Dr. Ellen Li MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3 Technology Dr East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Ellen Li is a gastroenterologist practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Li specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Li performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1983
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Awards
- Phi Beta Kapa, Stanford University 1973
- 1974-1978, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin Fellowship for Women in Scien
- Antoinette Frances Dame Prize in Physiology and Biophysics 1975
- Gill Prize in Anatomy 1975
- 1978-1980, United States Public Health Service Medical Scientist Trai
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Washinigton University School of Medicine 1980
- 1985-1991, Lucille P. Markey Scholar
- 1992-1997, NIH Research Career Development Award
- 1995-2000, Burroughs Wellcome Fund Toxicology Scholar Award
- Editorial responsibilities include Gastroenterology and AJP Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology
- Ad hoc reviewer for Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of Cell
Treatments
- Anemia
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society for Clinical Investigation
- Member American Academy of Pedicatrics
- Member American Gastroenterological Association
Fellowships
- Gastroenterology, Washington University, MO 1986
- Barnes Hospital
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