Dr. Aga Nagorna, M.D

Biography & Philosophy of Care

Dr. Rao is a highly rated, highly trained NYC gastroenterologist. Dr. Rao graduated from the renowned Columbia University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and received a Master of Science from Yale University. He then obtained his medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn. He completed his residency in internal medicine and a rigorous fellowship in gastroenterology and liver disease at the Stony Brook University Hospital. Dr. Rao, a renowned expert among New York Gastroenterologists, is committed to providing his patients with the highest standard of care for gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Dr. Rao merges his impressive academic accomplishments with his strong passion for patient care. He specializes in colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoid treatment, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, heartburn, and celiac disease.

Dr. Aga Nagorna is an Ivy League–educated, highly rated and leading gastroenterologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. She brings a patient-centered approach and a deep clinical expertise in general gastroenterology, colon cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and women’s digestive health.

Dr. Nagorna graduated from the prestigious Columbia University in New York City and earned her medical degree from the distinguished Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She went on to complete her residency and advanced fellowship training at Westchester Medical Center and the world-renowned Mount Sinai Hospital, where she received extensive hands-on experience managing complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Among her academic honors, Dr. Nagorna was awarded the Dean’s Recognition Award, a prestigious accolade given to individuals who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, clinical excellence, and meaningful contributions to medicine, science, and patient care.

A respected member of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Nagorna is affiliated with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Her clinical research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and she has presented abstracts and scholarly work in her field.

Dr. Nagorna is known for her compassionate care, diagnostic precision, and commitment to clinical excellence—qualities that have earned her awards and a stellar reputation throughout New York City. She is proud to be affiliated with the world-renowned NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, offering her patients access to the highest standards of care.

Dr. Nagorna looks forward to welcoming you to Manhattan Gastroenterology.