Our Care Team

The ICHANGE Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian brings together specialists from hepatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, cardiology, bariatric endoscopy, bariatric surgery, and nutrition to serve as your coordinated care team. Our collaborative model enables seamless consultation with multiple experts and streamlines care planning and patient outreach.

Liver and Metabolic Health Team

• Dr. Sonal Kumar
• Dr. Adam Buckholz
• Dr. Tibor Krisko
• Allysa Sagges, N.P.

Digestive and Metabolic Health Team

• Dr. Carolyn Newberry
• Dr. Lauren Donnangelo
• Dr. Laura Sahyoun (IBD Collaborating Partner)
• Clara Gallo, N.P.

Endobariatric Team

• Dr. Reem Sharaiha
• Dr. Kartik Sampath
• Andrea Herr, N.P.

Integrated Care Partners

• Dr. Michele Yeung
• Dr. Melina Manolas
• Dr. Pritha Subramanyam
• Dr. Gregory Dakin

Dietitians

• Melissa Stoffels, M.S., RD, CDN
• Shari Keats, M.S., RD, CDN
• Felicia Losinno M.S., CD, RDN

Nurse Navigator

• Melina Russomano

Collaborating Partners

Emerging evidence links chronic inflammatory diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), weight, and metabolic syndrome, so we have created an integrated care pathway with our GI Obesity program to provide access to effective treatments like GLP-1 medications and bariatric procedures in close consultation with specialized IBD providers.

Multimedia

• NAFLD: The silent epidemic affecting 100 million Americans (Dr. Kumar)
• Addressing Real World Nutritional Advice – Practical strategies for Primary Care (Dr. Manolas)
• Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty - A New Weight Loss Option (Dr. Sharaiha)