ELENA IVANINA, D.O., M.P.H.

Gastroenterology & Functional Medicine,
Peak Wellness of Greenwich

Dr. Elena Ivanina is an integrative gastroenterologist who specializes in gut health optimization, focusing on personalized natural healing protocols. Her expertise in functional medicine allows her to address the root cause of your issue, many times finally solving the most frustrating problems. Underscoring her holistic approach, Dr. Ivaninatrained in osteopathic medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. After her fellowship in Gastroenterology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, Dr. Ivanina went on to become their Director ofNeurogastroenterology and Motility. She is quadruple board-certified in Gastroenterology, Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Internal Medicine. In addition, she completed her Preventive Medicine Public Health Residency at the NYC Department of Health and holds a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH)at Columbia University. Dr. Ivanina’s clinical specialties include afflictions such as SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), leaky gut, chronic constipation, IBS (irritable bowel disease), Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, candida overgrowth, microbiome dysfunction, and dysmotility.

She is experienced in endoscopy, regularly performing subspecialized upper endoscopy and colonoscopy including small bowel aspiration for small intestinal bacterial and fungal overgrowth (SIBO, SIFO), as well as evaluation of mast cells. Active through social media, Dr. Ivanina raises gut awareness, teaching gut health through “gut love.” She has published papers and has been quoted in numerous popular trade publications such as Forbes, Shape, and Health. Dr. Ivanina received a prestigious grant from the American Cancer Society to help understand risk factors for liver cancer in NYC and worked with farmer’s markets to raise awareness about the benefits of healthy eating. Beyondher esteemed accomplishments in medicine, Dr. Ivanina is also a certified yogainstructor and a lifelong advocate of healthy living and overall wellness inall aspects of her life.