Dr. Kipnis is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. Her approach to patient care is based on effective, two-way communication with her patients, as well as individualized treatment plans rooted in evidence-based medicine.

Before joining Capital Digestive Care, Dr. Kipnis was a gastroenterology fellow at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. She is also an active researcher who publishes articles in peer-reviewed publications and presents her findings at national meetings.

In her free time, she can be found exploring new trails in Rock Creek Park, trying out new restaurants, or chasing after her two young sons.

Special Areas of Interest

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Celiac disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Liver disease
• Barrett’s esophagus
• Gastrointestinal cancer screening

Education/Training

Medical Education

George Washington University / Washington, DC / Doctor of Medicine

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania / Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Gastroenterology / MedStar Georgetown University Hospital / Washington, DC

Undergraduate Education

University of Pennsylvania / Philadelphia, PA / Bachelor of Arts

Affiliations

Member of

• American College of Gastroenterology – Member
• American Medical Association – Member
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy