Gyanprakash Ketwaroo
Associate Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)Cards
Appointments
Digestive Diseases
Primary
Additional Titles
Chief of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, West Haven VA
Contact Info
Yale School of Medicine
Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), PO Box 208019
New Haven, CT 06520-8019
United States
Appointments
Digestive Diseases
Primary
Additional Titles
Chief of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, West Haven VA
Contact Info
Yale School of Medicine
Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), PO Box 208019
New Haven, CT 06520-8019
United States
Appointments
Digestive Diseases
Primary
Additional Titles
Chief of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, West Haven VA
Contact Info
Yale School of Medicine
Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), PO Box 208019
New Haven, CT 06520-8019
United States
About
Titles
Associate Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)
Positions outside Yale
Chief of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, West Haven VA
Biography
Avinash Ketwaroo, MD MSc, Director of Endoscopy at the West Haven VA, is an advanced endoscopist who specializes in Barrett's esophagus and pancreatic disorders. His current research focuses on ergonomics and quality of endoscopy. Originally from the Caribbean, he leads Global Health missions to enhance access to quality digestive care in this region.
Appointments
Digestive Diseases
Associate Professor on TermPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- MD
- Harvard University/MIT (2007)
- MS
- Oxford University, Medical Imaging (2003)
- MS
- Oxford University, Theoretical Chemistry (2002)
- BS (Hon)
- Brown University, Chemical Physics (2001)
Research
Research at a Glance
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Frequent collaborators of Gyanprakash Ketwaroo's published research.
Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Gyanprakash Ketwaroo's research output by year.
Catherine Mezzacappa, MD, MPH
108Publications
1,034Citations
Publications
2024
Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) model predicts recurrence after mucosectomy of colorectal lateral spreading tumors in European cohorts
Gomez Cifuentes J, Berger S, Thrift A, Ketwaroo G. Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) model predicts recurrence after mucosectomy of colorectal lateral spreading tumors in European cohorts. Clinics And Research In Hepatology And Gastroenterology 2024, 48: 102460. PMID: 39251066, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2024.102460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricAir Versus Carbon Dioxide Insufflation Versus Water Immersion During Colonoscopy
Pleskow D, Erim T, Ketwaroo G. Air Versus Carbon Dioxide Insufflation Versus Water Immersion During Colonoscopy. 2024, 27-37. DOI: 10.1201/9781003523307-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElectrosurgical Equipment and Principles of Electrosurgery
Mosko J, Ketwaroo G. Electrosurgical Equipment and Principles of Electrosurgery. 2024, 127-134. DOI: 10.1201/9781003522546-16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTu1420 THE ASSOCIATION OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS ON THE RISK OF PANCREATIC CANCER
Levinson R, Larki N, Tate J, Skanderson M, Mezzacappa C, Park L, Hauser R, Brandt C, Schuster K, Ketwaroo G, Yang Y, Justice A, Wang L. Tu1420 THE ASSOCIATION OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS ON THE RISK OF PANCREATIC CANCER. Gastroenterology 2024, 166: s-1333. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)03510-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSu1145 PRIMARY SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE GALLBLADDER IS EXTREMELY RARE AND ASSOCIATED WITH POOR SURVIVAL
Protiva P, Ketwaroo G, Njei B, Protiva P. Su1145 PRIMARY SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE GALLBLADDER IS EXTREMELY RARE AND ASSOCIATED WITH POOR SURVIVAL. Gastroenterology 2024, 166: s-673. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)02000-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSu1264 THE PREVALENCE OF PERSISTENT BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS AFTER ULTRASHORT BARRETT'S DIAGNOSIS IS HIGH AND HARBORS DYSPLASIA RISK
Haydel J, Nguyen T, Rao A, Allencherril R, Ketwaroo G, George R, Thrift A, El-Serag H, Skef W. Su1264 THE PREVALENCE OF PERSISTENT BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS AFTER ULTRASHORT BARRETT'S DIAGNOSIS IS HIGH AND HARBORS DYSPLASIA RISK. Gastroenterology 2024, 166: s-715. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)02119-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSu1591 CANCER DISPARITIES IN LEAN VERSUS NON-LEAN METABOLIC DYSFUNCTION-ASSOCIATED STEATOHEPATITIS: A NATIONWIDE ANALYSIS
Ezeani C, Omaliko C, Protiva P, Ketwaroo G, Njei B. Su1591 CANCER DISPARITIES IN LEAN VERSUS NON-LEAN METABOLIC DYSFUNCTION-ASSOCIATED STEATOHEPATITIS: A NATIONWIDE ANALYSIS. Gastroenterology 2024, 166: s-1654. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(24)04260-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndoscopic Reduction of an Acute Gastric Volvulus
Pungwe P, Ukwade D, Patel A, Ajayi T, Ketwaroo G. Endoscopic Reduction of an Acute Gastric Volvulus. Cureus 2024, 16: e58198. PMID: 38741858, PMCID: PMC11090073, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute gastric volvulusGastric volvulusComputerized tomographyParaesophageal herniaRoux-en-Y gastric bypass surgeryCases of gastric volvulusGastric bypass surgeryRoux-en-YNasogastric tube placementEndoscopic reductionTube placementBypass surgeryEndoscopic detorsionLaparoscopic gastropexyDistal stomachEsophagogastroduodenoscopyVolvulusHernia
2023
Improving Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia Among Gastroenterologists at a US Academic Institution
Jacob J, Millien V, Berger S, Hernaez R, Ketwaroo G, Flores A, Hou J, Jarbrink-Sehgal M, Khalaf N, Rosen D, El-Serag H, Tan M. Improving Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines for Managing Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia Among Gastroenterologists at a US Academic Institution. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2023, 58: 432-439. PMID: 37436841, PMCID: PMC10787041, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsH. pylori testingSurveillance endoscopyPreintervention cohortPostintervention studyBiopsy locationHigh-risk patientsClinical practice guidelinesGastric intestinal metaplasiaHelicobacter pylori testingPreintervention studyEndoscopic surveillanceIntestinal metaplasiaMapping biopsySurveillance recommendationsGastric mappingGIM patientsPostintervention cohortUS academic institutionsPractice guidelinesPatientsVA hospitalsClinical practiceUS hospitalsGastroenterologistsCohortEndoscopic vacuum therapy for treatment of spontaneous and iatrogenic upper gastrointestinal defects: a case series
Panneerselvam K, Jacob J, Samuel R, Tau A, Ketwaroo G, Abidi W, Sealock R. Endoscopic vacuum therapy for treatment of spontaneous and iatrogenic upper gastrointestinal defects: a case series. Clinical Endoscopy 2023, 56: 754-760. PMID: 37157961, PMCID: PMC10665613, DOI: 10.5946/ce.2022.177.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsEndoscopic vacuum therapyVacuum therapyUpper GI tract perforationInitial management optionSpontaneous esophageal perforationGI tract perforationUpper gastrointestinal defectsPrimary closure methodLarge hospital centersChi-squared testStudent's t-testHospital lengthHospital stayCase seriesDistal esophagusEsophageal perforationRetrospective studyEsophageal leaksTechnical successMean intervalHospital CenterGastrointestinal tractGastrointestinal defectsGranulation tissueCommon defect location
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
activity ASGE
Journal ServiceReviewerDetailsReviewer for GIE02/01/2023 - Presentactivity American Gastroenterology Association
Professional OrganizationsCommittee MemberDetailsPublications Committee03/15/2021 - 05/31/2024honor Rhodes Scholar
International AwardDetails01/01/2001Jamaica
News
News
- October 22, 2024
AI-Assisted Colonoscopy: New Research and Guidelines for Clinical Use
- September 26, 2024Source: TODAY
The BRAT Is a Go-To for Stomach Bugs. But Experts Are Recommending It Less Often — Here's Why
- September 27, 2023Source: Fox News
Norovirus Spread on the Washington Pacific Crest Trail — What To Know and How To Protect Yourself
- March 21, 2023
Department of Internal Medicine Promotions and Reappointments
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