Dr. Aga Nagorna, MD

Board-Certified Gastroenterologist

Expertise & Credentials

Ivy League–educated gastroenterologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology
Graduated from Wellesley College & Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital & Fellowship at Westchester Medical Center
Specializes in colon cancer screening, IBS, women’s digestive health, and GI disorders

(212) 533-2400

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Midtown

Primary Location | New York Locations 56 W 45th St, Ste 802
New York, NY 10036 (212) 533-2400

Park Slope

Primary Location | Brooklyn Locations 502 5th Avenue, Suite 1
Park Slope, Brooklyn 11215 (718)749-9560

Biography & Philosophy of Care

Dr. Aga Nagorna, MD New York Gastroenterologist

Dr. Aga Nagorna is an Ivy League–educated, highly rated 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 Wellesley College, completed the post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Columbia University, and earned her medical degree from the distinguished Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and her gastroenterology fellowship at Westchester Medical Center, where she served as Chief Fellow and gained 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.

She specializes in colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoid treatment, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, heartburn, and celiac disease.

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.

Dr. Nagorna's focus on women's digestive health makes her a strong fit for patients seeking a female gastroenterology specialist in NYC. Her academic honors and affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell reflect the same standard of excellence found across our top-rated NYC gastroenterology practice.

Hospital affiliations

Weill Cornell Medical Center / New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

Undergraduate: Wellesley College, B.A. Economics
Pre-medical: Columbia University, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Medical school: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Westchester Medical Center (Chief Fellow)

Professional memberships

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American Gastroenterological Association
American College of Gastroenterology

Awards Received

Dean’s Recognition Award, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2019)

Medical Publications

Khalid MB, Nagorna A, Rippel N, Ezaz G, Schiano TD, Crismale JF. Early neurologic complications after liver transplant are associated with reduced long-term survival and increased rates of rejection. Liver Transplantation. 2023;29(10):1079-1088.
Narod SA, Wokolorczyk D, Kashyap A, Nagorna A, et al. A common nonsense mutation of the BLM gene and prostate cancer risk and survival. Gene. 2013;532(2):173-176.
Golowa Y, Nagorna A, et al. Transvenous liver biopsies in patients with congenital heart disease using transjugular or transfemoral transcaval approach: a single-center experience. Poster, Interventional Radiology Conference, Rochester, MN, 2017.