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. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Residency – St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
Fellowship – Creighton University
Board Certifications – Internal Medicine
Honors & Awards
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Served as the chairman of various committees during her training, including Wellness Committee and Research Committee, founded the Gastroenterology Fellows & Residents Interest Group and the Women’s Physician-Day Annual Celebrations, and served as a representative of the House Staff Leadership Council and Program Evaluation Committee for consecutive years of her fellowship.
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Appointed the Chief Fellow of her Gastroenterology training program.
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Received the Dedication to Research and Excellence Award in residency.
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Has won numerous presentation and poster-presentation awards from the American College of Gastroenterology, Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Was awarded a Merit in Clinical Specialties whilst in London.
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Served as the Class President of Siena College and delivered the Commencement Speech in 2016.
Specialties & Main Areas of Interest
- 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.
Hospital Affiliations
St. Peter’s Hospital
Samaritan Hospital
Research
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Participated in research throughout her time in college, medical school, residency, and fellowship, with work accepted to and/or presented at local, national, and international conferences/symposiums.
- 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.
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Dr. Tagliaferri has delivered presentations to medical students and residents during her training. She has a passion for teaching patients and young learners alike and believes everyone should have an opportunity for informed decision-making.
Fun Facts
- In her spare time, Dr. Tagliaferri enjoys discovering new gluten free recipes and cooking for/hosting family and friends.
Conditions & Diseases Treated
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Acid Reflux
- Anorectal Disease
- Bacteria and Foodborne Illness
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bile Duct Blockages and Stones
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Clostridioides Difficile
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Management
- Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
- Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagitis and Stricture
- Fatty Liver
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gas
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- Gastroparesis
- Genetic Colon Cancer Syndromes
- GERD
- H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcer
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori/Peptic Ulcer
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Hernias (Abdominal, Groin, and Hiatal)
- High-Risk Colon Cancer Screening
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Disease
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Obesity
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Proctitis
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Reflux Esophagitis/Stricture
- Silent Reflux
- Stomach Ulcers
- Swallowing Difficulty
- Ulcerative Colitis
