Gastroenterologist, NYU Langone Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Founding President, Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists
New York, NY
Sophie M. Balzora, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a practicing gastroenterologist at the NYU Langone Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and NYU Langone Ambulatory Care West Side. She specializes in managing a comprehensive range of gastrointestinal conditions, with a primary clinical focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including the treatment of complex cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Balzora is deeply committed to advancing health equity and addressing disparities in gastrointestinal care. She is a recognized leader in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the medical community, serving as the founding president of the Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists (ABGH). Her leadership extends to numerous national roles, including her past position as chair of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. She also serves on the advisory boards for the ACG’s Center for Leadership, Ethics & Equity and the Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses (COGI).
Dr. Balzora earned her medical degree from George Washington University. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the NYU School of Medicine. She is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.