Dr. Dipti SagarMD
Gastroenterology
at Los Angeles Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition — Los Angeles, CA
About
Dr. Dipti Sagar graduated from medical school in India with Gold Medal distinction. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein University, where faculty appointed her Chief Resident. In that role she supervised more than 100 internal medicine residents and taught medical students. She then completed a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein University and UCSF Fresno.
Dr. Sagar dedicated a year to IBD research at the UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, studying surgical patients through a project that incorporated holistic interventions including health coaching, yoga, and meditation. She holds board certification in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. The Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine certified her as well, and she delivered the graduation speech at that ceremony. She brings a whole-person approach to digestive care, with a particular focus on the mind-body connection. Her clinical interests include constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, and integrative GI care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical school in India (graduated with Gold Medal distinction)
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein University
Fellowship
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein University and University of California, San Francisco, Fresno
Additional Training
IBD research year, UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Certification from Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (AIHM)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sagar right for?
Dr. Sagar is a strong fit for patients seeking a whole-person approach to digestive health. Those managing IBD, constipation, or complex GI conditions benefit from her integrative and functional medicine background. Patients interested in incorporating mind-body practices alongside conventional treatment will find her approach particularly resonant. Her research background at the UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease also makes her well-suited to patients with difficult-to-treat inflammatory conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sagar specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, and integrative gastrointestinal care. She combines conventional gastroenterology with functional and holistic medicine. Her clinical focus includes the mind-body connection in digestive health.
Yes. Dr. Sagar holds board certification in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. She also holds certification from the Academy of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (AIHM).
Dr. Sagar completed her Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein University and UCSF Fresno. She also completed her Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore, where faculty appointed her Chief Resident.
Dr. Sagar dedicated a year to IBD research at the UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Her project studied surgical IBD patients and incorporated holistic interventions including health coaching, yoga, and meditation.
Dr. Sagar takes a whole-person approach to digestive health. She draws on both conventional gastroenterology and integrative medicine. She pays particular attention to the mind-body connection as part of her clinical framework.
Yes. Dr. Sagar's training in functional medicine complements her gastroenterology expertise. She treats patients dealing with conditions such as constipation, IBD, and other complex digestive issues using an integrative lens.
Dr. Sagar earned her medical degree in India with Gold Medal distinction. She trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein University and completed additional fellowship training at UCSF Fresno.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026