GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF BROOKLYN - Key Persons

Dr. Anush Vasikaran

Job Titles:
  • Board - Certified Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Anush Vasikaran is a highly experienced and respected gastroenterologist with a passion for providing his patients with the best possible care. Dr. Vasikaran is dedicated to helping his patients find relief from a wide range of gastrointestinal issues, from irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease to liver disease and colon cancer. He is specially trained in complex GI procedures including Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR). Dr. Vasikaran received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. He completed both his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Louisiana State University Shreveport. He went on to complete an advanced endoscopy fellowship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at GI Associates where he gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex pancreaticobiliary disorders. Dr. Vasikaran is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology. In his practice, Dr. Vasikaran takes a patient-centered approach, working closely with each individual to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and concerns. He believes in the importance of building strong relationships with his patients and is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care throughout every stage of treatment. If you are seeking expert gastroenterological care, Dr. Anush Vasikaran is the ideal choice. With his extensive experience, dedication to patient care, and commitment to staying at the forefront of his field, he can help you achieve optimal digestive health and a better quality of life. In his free time, Dr. Vasikaran enjoys watching and playing sports, working out, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Cynthia Quainoo

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Board - Certified Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, NY
  • Certified Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Cynthia Quainoo, M.D is a Newark, New Jersey native, born to immigrant parents from Ghana, West Africa. After graduating from Smith College, she earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine Residency training and sub-specialty training in Transplant Hepatology at Rutgers- New Jersey School of Medicine. She concluded fellowship training in Gastroenterology at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, New York; she now calls Brooklyn her home. Dr. Quainoo is a partner in private practice at Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn in New York City. She is a member of NY Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (NYSGE), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD). She is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a recipient of industry awards such as the Castle Connelly Top Docs award.

Dr. Ian Wall

Job Titles:
  • Board - Certified Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, NY
  • Certified Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Ian Wall earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the Maimonides Medical Center, located in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Wall then went on to a Clinical Fellowship in the Department of Transplant Hepatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and a second Clinical Fellowship in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center. Board certified in Gastroenterology, Dr. Wall holds certifications in Advanced Endoscopy, Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). He is the author of many articles published in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and abstracts. Dr. Wall has also conducted presentations at medical conferences across the country. Dr. Wall has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, including being named Chief Gastroenterology Fellow at Maimonides Medical Center, Fellowship to Leadership Award and Castle Connelly Top Docs award. Additionally, he is a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Judah Horowitz

Job Titles:
  • Board - Certified Gastroenterologist in Brooklyn, NY
  • Certified Physician
Dr. Judah Horowitz is a board-certified physician specializing in gastroenterology. He was born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island. He attended Lander College of Arts and Sciences where he was also the president of the student government. He studied mathematics and chemistry and graduated summa cum laude. After college he returned to Brooklyn to study at SUNY Downstate Medical School. He furthered his education by staying at SUNY Downstate where he completed both his internal medicine residency and his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship. Dr. Horowitz is passionate about patient care as well as furthering the field of gastroenterology through various research endeavors. He has spent considerable time studying multi-institutional systems designed to improve access to care and outcomes in GI related cancer. He has presented his research at multiple national meetings. Additionally, he spent many years studying different endoscopic techniques designed to improve polyp detection and colon cancer prevention.

Dr. Rabin Rahmani

Job Titles:
  • Director of Medical Education
  • Founding Physician
Dr. Rabin Rahmani is a founding physician of Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn. Dr. Rahmani currently serves as Director of Medical Education and Research for the department of Gastroenterology at Maimonides Medical Center, Director of performance improvement for Endoscopy and Hepatobiliary Diseases, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Rahmani completed his medical education and internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed fellowships in Gastroenterology at Maimonides- where he served as the chief fellow - as well as The Mount Sinai Medical Center world renowned Transplant Hepatology program. Dr. Rahmani is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and has received several grants to participate in pioneering work in interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound at Yale University School of Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is a regular contributor at national symposiums and an expert consultant for several fortune 500 companies. While Dr. Rahmani is nationally recognized for his cutting edge research in the field of gastroenterology, he has garnered wide popularity in the Brooklyn community for his thorough and compassionate patient care. In addition to routine endoscopy and colonoscopy, Dr. Rahmani offers his expertise in a number of specialized procedures. He subscribes to a "whole body" philosophy to digestive health with specialty in advanced minimally invasive procedures. He is also a recipient of industry awards such as the Castle Connelly Top Docs award.