Gyanprakash Ketwaroo
Associate Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)Cards
Appointments
Digestive Diseases
Primary
Titles
Chief of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology
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Yale School of Medicine
Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), PO Box 208019
New Haven, CT 06520-8019
United States
Appointments
Digestive Diseases
Primary
Titles
Chief of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology
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
Titles
Chief of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology
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)
Chief of Endoscopy, GastroenterologyBiography
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
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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
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Publications Timeline
A big-picture view of Gyanprakash Ketwaroo's research output by year.
Catherine Mezzacappa, MD, MPH
107Publications
1,005Citations
Publications
2024
Air 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 locationSu1097 PERFORMANCE OF ULCER FEATURES IN PREDICTING MALIGNANCY AMONG GASTRIC ULCERS DIAGNOSED ON ENDOSCOPY
Patel A, Gandle C, Pecha R, Baerman E, Mansour N, Graham D, Sealock R, Nguyen T, El-Serag H, Ketwaroo G, Tan M. Su1097 PERFORMANCE OF ULCER FEATURES IN PREDICTING MALIGNANCY AMONG GASTRIC ULCERS DIAGNOSED ON ENDOSCOPY. Gastroenterology 2023, 164: s-521-s-522. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(23)02213-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConcepts
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Professional OrganizationsAmerican Gastroenterology AssociationDetails03/15/2021 - 05/31/2024DescriptionPublications Committeehonor Rhodes Scholar
International AwardDetails01/01/2001Jamaica
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