Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Leadership
Name:
David Kastenberg, MD
Position:
- Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- J. Edward Berk Professor of Medicine
Contact
Name:
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
132 South 10th Street
Main Building, Suite 480
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Contact Number(s):
- 215-955-5112
- 215-923-3447 (fax)
Research Activities
Current Clinical Trials
The Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology conducts a number of clinical trials in various aspects of digestive and liver diseases. For more information on any of these trials, please contact Cynthia Miller, RN, at 215-955-8108.
Learn more about registered studies by visiting clinicaltrials.gov.
Jefferson GI's 3rd Annual Fellows Research Symposium (May 2026) Winners Announced:
-Most Creative Research- Nick Noverati, MD
-Most Patient Friendly Research- Justin Robbins, MD
-Most Innovative Research- Pankhuri Jha, MD
-Most Likely to Improve Quality of Care Research- Akash Patel, DO
-Best Presentation Overall- Madison Force, MD
Publications
- From Efficacy to Implementation: Integrating Palliative Care after the PAL-LIVER Trial
- A randomized study of digital versus genetic counselor return of actionable genetic research results to biobank participants (RESPECT3 study)
- Global Longitudinal Assessment of MASLD Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography (GOLDMINE): A Multi-Center, International Prospective Cohort Study of Imaging Biomarkers in MASLD Clinical Outcomes
- Accessibility and harmonization of biochemical tests for diagnosis and monitoring of Porphyrias in the United States: Recommendations by members of the American Porphyrias Expert Collaborative (APEX)
- Outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for superficial esophageal squamous neoplasms: a multicenter North American experience
- Clinical Care Pathway for the Risk Stratification and Management of Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- The Transitional Liver Clinic: Study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial
- Multitraction point strategy for endoscopic submucosal dissection in managing difficult colorectal lesions
- Evaluating outcomes of alternative pathologic terminology in high-grade dysplastic colorectal lesions
- Economic impact and utilization trends of peroral endoscopic myotomy and endoscopic submucosal dissection
- The Moderating Effect of Coping on Stress and Childhood Obesity-Related Health Behaviors among Non-Hispanic Black Caregivers
- Global burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, 1990–2023, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
- Comparison of simulated transient elastography sample volumes and global measurements on MRE and MRI-PDFF in patients with suspected MASLD
- Developing palliative care interventions in liver disease using formative and summative qualitative evaluation
- Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Readmissions Trends in Adult and Pediatric Acute Biliary Pancreatitis: A Nationwide Analysis
- Real-World Outcomes of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy in Obese Patients With Ulcerative Colitis and IPAA With a History of Pouchitis
- Safety and efficacy of same-day discharge after gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Safety and feasibility of same-day discharge after peroral endoscopic myotomy in esophageal motility disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
- Living donor liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma: before and after the median model for end-stage liver disease at transplant minus 3 Era
- Utility of repeat colonoscopy attempt after failed colonoscopy: a systematic review and pooled analysis