Ariana Tagliaferri, MD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Siena College

Medical Degree – University of London, St. George’s Hospital; Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC), Thomas Jefferson University

Internship –St. George’s Hospital, University of London,

Residency – St. Joseph’s University Medical Center

Fellowship – Creighton University

Board Certifications – Internal Medicine

Served as the Chairman of various committees during her residency and fellowship, including Wellness committee, Research Committee (and founded the Gastroenterology Fellows & Residents Research Committee), Founded the Women’s Physicians-Day Annual Celebrations, and served as a representative of the House Staff Leadership Council and Program Evaluation Committee for consecutive years of her fellowship
Appointed the Chief Fellow of her Gastroenterology Training Program
Received the Dedication to Research and Excellence Award in Residency
Has won numerous presentation and poster presentation awards from the American College of Gastroenterology, Annual Gastroenterology Conference over the last 6 years
Received a “High Honors” mark for most of her clinical rotations during medical school and even received a Merit in Clinical Specialties Award whilst in London
Served as the Class President of Siena College and delivered the Commencement Speech in 2016

Dr. Tagliaferri is a general gastroenterologist, treating most diseases in the gastrointestinal tract. Though she has a particular interest in small bowel and esophageal pathology, she enjoys caring for all patients and believes in an individualized approach.

St. Peter’s Hospital

Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus

Has participated in research throughout her time in college, medical school, residency and fellowship, with work accepted to and presented at local, national and international conferences
Currently has over 100 publications and has a special interest in research pertaining to rare diseases, associations with inflammatory bowel disease, and therapeutic approaches to motility disorders
Dr. Tagliaferri has delivered numerous presentations to medical students and residents during her training and has a passion for teaching patients and young learners alike

In her spare time, Dr. Tagliaferri enjoys discovering new gluten free recipes, cooking for, and hosting family and friends.