NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist - Degraw Pediatrics
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Brooklyn, NY 11217
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About Thomas Ciecierega, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Ciecierega is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Associate Attending Pediatrician at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Ciecierega is the Director of the Pediatric Motility Program, the most comprehensive motility center in the tri-state area. He is also the Director of the Pediatric Endoscopy Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian Phyllis and David Komansky Children's Hospital at Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Ciecierega is a leading world expert in pediatric motility, specializing i...
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatrics
Expertise
- Achalasia
- Anorectal Motility Disorder
- Botox Injection
- Celiac Disease
- Colonoscopy
- Congenital Anorectal Defect
- Congenital Esophageal Defect
- Constipation
- Constipation, Outlet Dysfunction
- Crohn's Disease
- Diarrhea
- Endoscopic Control of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Endoscopy
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophageal Stricture
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Gastric Motility Disorder
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Heartburn
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Idiopathic Gastric Motility Disorder
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intestinal Disease
- Intestinal Motility Disorder
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Liver Biopsy
- Malabsorption
- Motility Study, Colon
- Motility Study, Duodenal
- Nutrition
- Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Percutaneous Placement of Gastrostomy Tube
- PH Impedance Testing
- PH Probe Testing
- Polypectomy
- Rectal Biopsy
- Sclerotherapy
- Swallowing Disorder
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Upper Endoscopy
- Vomiting
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
Education
- Fellowship: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
- Medical School: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
- Residency: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
Languages
- English
- Polish
Titles & Positions
- Attending Pediatrician
- Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Education
- Medical School: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
- Fellowship: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
- Residency: Karol Marcinkowski University Faculty of Medicine (Poland)
Awards & Honors
- 2016-Current Endoscopy and Procedures Committee member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
- 2013-2016 Neurogastroenterology and Motility Committee member, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
- 08/2010 Young Investigator Travel Award granted by American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society for research findings in field of "Esophageal Epithelial Intercellular Space A marker of Esophageal Injury in Non-Erosive Reflux Disease"
- 11/2009 Poster of distinction granted by North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition for research findings in field of "Single Day Preparation with Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) 3350: An Effective Regimen for Colonoscopy in Children.
- 06/1999 Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- 06/1999 Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Biology
- 06/1999 Honor Award for Outstanding Achievement in Bachelor of Arts/Biology
- Certificate of Appreciation for Serving as a Peer Supporter for 4 years
- 06/1998 Felician College Student of the Year
Titles & Positions
- Attending Pediatrician
- Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Board Certifications
- pediatric gastroenterology
- pediatrics
Languages Spoken
- english
- polish
NYP Articles & Features
NewYork-Presbyterian’s Innovative Pediatric Motility Programs
Advances•March 20, 2020
Research
Diaphragmatic Hernia Following Liver Transplantation in Pediatric Patients: Case Series and a Review of the Literature.
May 01, 2026The Association of Environmental Exposure in the Etiology of Esophageal Atresia in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
August 05, 2025Aerodigestive Approach in Evaluating Pediatric Patients With Recurrent Croup.
January 06, 2025