Dr. Michael Schopis, MD

Board-Certified Gastroenterologist

Expertise & Credentials

Double board-certified in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Medical degree from University of Toledo; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ohio State University
Residency & Fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center
Expert in colon cancer screening, IBS, IBD, GERD, and preventative digestive care

(212) 401-8657

Financial District

Primary Location | New York Locations 80 Maiden Lane, Ste 1204
New York, NY 10038 (212) 401-8657

Biography & Philosophy of Care

Dr. Michael Schopis is a compassionate and highly rated gastroenterologist and attending physician at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Dr. Schopis is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a proud member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACGG) and the New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (NYSGE). As a leading figure in New York’s gastroenterology community, Dr. Schopis offers expert care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Dr. Schopis has received numerous honors and awards throughout his medical training. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelors of Science in Nutrition from Ohio State University. He then received the Dean’s Scholarship and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) which is the national medical honor society from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. During his residency and fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Monetifiore Medical Center, he received awards as Outstanding House Officer.

Dr.Schopis and his impressive academic accomplishments along with his strong passion for patient care have earned him an excellent reputation in NYC. Dr. Schopis has frequently published in medical literature and has presented abstracts and presentations in gastroenterology. As a practicing gastroenterologist, Dr. Schopis has a special interest in prevention, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, GERD, hemorrhoid treatment and celiac disease.

Dr. Schopis and the Manhattan Gastroenterology practice are affiliated with the world-renowned NY Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Schopis and the Manhattan Gastroenterology team look forward to meeting you and discussing the range of procedures and conditions they specialize in, ensuring top-quality care tailored to your needs.

Hospital affiliations

Weill Cornell Medical Center / New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

Undergraduate – Northwestern University
Medical School – Geisinger School of Medicine
Residency – University of Utah Health
Fellowship – The Mayo Clinic

Professional memberships

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

Awards Received

American College of Gastroenterology SCOPY Award
Global Health Pride Award
Sidari Scholarship for Global Healthcare
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Graduate of Distinction Award
Dean’s List

Medical Publications

Schmidt, K., Meier, T., Cole, K. Patient Perspectives and Acceptability of Artificial Intelligence Used During Screening Colonoscopy. TIGE. Volume 27, Issue 2, 2025.
Schmidt, K & Simonetto, D. Hepatorenal Guidelines. BMJ Best Practice. Oct 2024.
Meier, T., Schmidt, K., Cole, K. Outcomes of Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplant Recipients According to Pre-transplant Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) in the United States. Transplantation. October 2024.
Schmidt, K., Kezer, C, and Shah, V. Statin the Course: Navigating Unchartered Territory in Cirrhosis. Hepatology Communications. April 2024.
Penrice, D., Hara, K., Sordi-Chara, B., Kezer, C., Schmidt, K. Design, Implementation, andImpact of a Cirrhosis-Specific Remote Patient Monitoring Program. Hepatology Communications. July 2024.
Schmidt, K., Simonetto, D. The Telomere Tango: Liver Disease in the Genomic Spotlight. Hepatology. November 2023.
Sordi Chara B, Hara KS, Penrice D, Schmidt K, Kassmeyer BA. Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Stool Analysis for Lactulose Titration Assistance in Hepatic Encephalopathy Through a Smartphone Application. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024 Feb 23.
Schmidt, K., Spann, A., Khan, M., Izzy, M., & Watt, K. Minimizing Metabolic & Cardiac Risk Factors Maximizes Post- Transplantation Outcomes. Transplantation. Dec 2023.
Schmidt, K., Penrice, D., & Simonetto, D. Artificial Intelligence in the Assessment of Nutrition and Metabolism in Liver Disease. Current Hepatology Reports. Volume 21, Issue 4. Nov 2022.
Schmidt, K. & Adler, D. CE-EUS: Do We Need Contrast? Practical Gastroenterology. 2021.
Schmidt, K. & Adler, D. Endoscopy Impossible: Stents. SLACK Incorporated. 2021.