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David Cohen

Gastroenterology

David Cohen, MD PHD

Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

David E. Cohen, MD, PhD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist and hepatologist renowned for his expertise in liver disease research and clinical care. He specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology, with a strong focus on the pathophysiology of liver disorders, including lipid metabolism in hepatic diseases, cholesterol homeostasis, and translational research bridging basic science and clinical hepatology. His laboratory investigations, published in high-impact journals such as Nature Medici

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Education & Training

  • Harvard Medical School — MD, 1987
  • Harvard University — PhD, Physiology and Biophysics, 1987
  • Harvard College — AB, Chemistry and Physics, 1982
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital — Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine

Peer Recognition

  • American Liver FoundationDistinguished Scientific Achievement Award

    2022

  • American Liver FoundationCharles Trey Postdoctoral Fellowship

    1991

  • American Liver FoundationResearch Prize

    1992

  • American Liver FoundationLiver Scholar Award

    1994

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hepatology (GI)Clinical Hepatology

Conditions & Treatments

Liver DiseaseCirrhosis & Liver DiseaseFatty Liver DiseaseViral HepatitisAlcohol-Related Liver Disease

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages

English

Experience

35+ years in practice