Location New York, New York, United States Regions Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US Also Known As Dr. Simon Lichtiger, Simon Lichtiger MD
Website www.aboutsimonlichtiger.com/
Dr. Simon Lichtiger is a gastroenterologist, educator, and clinical researcher whose career has influenced the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. With decades of experience in academic medicine, Dr. Simon Lichtiger has contributed to groundbreaking therapies, trained generations of physicians, and helped shape modern clinical guidelines
through both research and practice.
Dr. Lichtiger is widely recognized for his pioneering work in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. He played a central role in introducing cyclosporine therapy for severe ulcerative colitis, a breakthrough that significantly improved outcomes for patients and became part of established treatment guidelines. He also contributed to major clinical trials, including the SONIC study, which helped define combination therapy approaches for Crohn’s disease.
In recent years, Dr. Simon Lichtiger has expanded his academic interests beyond medicine. Since 2023, he has been pursuing a master’s degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Yeshiva University. He also teaches high school students about genocide, the Holocaust, and major historical catastrophes, integrating literature, film, and historical analysis into his curriculum.
