Savanna Thor

Dr. Savanna Thor serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the GI Fellowship Program within the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's School of Medicine. She specializes in advanced endoscopic diagnostics and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders through the Digestive Disease Center.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pennsylvania
• Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at Drexel University/Hahnemann University Hospital, Pennsylvania (serving as Chief Fellow)

Dr. Thor's clinical expertise focuses on complex motility disorders including pelvic floor dysfunction, swallowing abnormalities, and anorectal conditions. Her research integrates patient education with health disparities analysis in gastrointestinal care, particularly for colorectal cancer screening accessibility and functional GI diseases. Procedural capabilities span upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophageal/anorectal manometry, capsule endoscopy, and impedance testing.

As Fellowship Program Director, she oversees gastroenterology trainee development while maintaining active clinical practice. Her work emphasizes translating motility disorder research into practical patient management strategies for conditions like chronic constipation and fecal incontinence within underserved populations.