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Office
740 S Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536Phone+1 859-323-0079Fax+1 859-257-6868
Summary
- I am an international authority on pancreatic disorders and champion of diversity, equity and inclusion. I pioneered a novel endoscopic pancreas function test, established fluid resuscitation methods in acute pancreatitis, and authored landmark publications in both acute and chronic pancreatitis. I am an advocate of community engagement and health equity and a leading principal investigator of the NIDDK/NCI U01 Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreas Cancer Consortium (CPDPC) - PROspective Evaluation of Chronic Pancreatitis for EpidEmiologic and Translational StuDies (PROCEED Study) and the NIDDK U01 Type 1 Diabetes Acute Pancreatitis C (T1DAPC) - Diabetes RElated to Acute Pancreatitis and its Mechanisms (DREAM Study) – both evaluating mechanistic underpinnings of pancreatitis. As an academic leader with strong administrative skills and expertise in creating cultures of inclusive excellence, I am a national award-winning mentor, educator, and community engagement advocate; have advanced under-represented minorities within the field of medicine; and developed leadership opportunities for Black/African Americans and women physician/basic scientists.
Education & Training
- Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1992 - 1994
- Christ HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
- University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1989
- Ohio University Bachelor of Science, Chemistry / Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude, 1981 - 1985
Certifications & Licensure
- KY State Medical License 2022 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 1990 - 2023
- MA State Medical License 2007 - 2013
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Clinical Trials
- Prospective Evaluation of Chronic Pancreatitis for Epidemiologic and Translational Studies, the PROCEED Study Start of enrollment: 2021 Jun 30
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
- SpHincterotomy for Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis Start of enrollment: 2018 Sep 27
- Diabetes RElated to Acute Pancreatitis and Its Mechanisms Start of enrollment: 2022 Jan 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 87 citationsOptical coherence tomography of the esophagus and proximal stomach in health and diseaseGregory Zuccaro, Natalia D. Gladkova, John J. Vargo, Felix I. Feldchtein, Elena V. Zagaynova
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2001-09-01 - 112 citationsAn assessment of the severity of interstitial pancreatitis.Vikesh K. Singh, Thomas L. Bollen, Bechien U. Wu, Kathryn Repas, Rie Maurer
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2011-12-01 - 262 citationsAmerican Pancreatic Association practice guidelines in chronic pancreatitis evidence-based report on diagnostic guidelinesDarwin L. Conwell, Linda S. Lee, Dhiraj Yadav, Daniel S. Longnecker, Frank H. Miller
Pancreas. 2014-11-01
Journal Articles
- Endoscopic Intervention and Cholecystectomy in Pregnant Women with Acute Biliary Pancreatitis Decreases Early ReadmissionsAnjuli K Luthra, Sebastian Strobel, Amy Hosmer, Darwin L Conwell, Somashekar G Krishna, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- The Type of Bariatric Surgery Impacts the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Nationwide StudySabrena Noria, Bradley Needleman, Emmanuel Ugbarugba, Somashekar G Krishna, Steven K Clinton, Darwin L Conwell, Hisham Hussan, Nature
- Outcomes of Chronic Pancreatitis in the Emergency DepartmentDarwin L Conwell, Peter A Banks, Digestive Diseases and Sciences
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Lectures
- Abdominal Pain in Complicated PancreatitisAGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/8/2018
Other
- Pancreatic Insufficiency: What Is the Gold Standard?Darwin Conwell, MD, ScienceDirect
https://www.doximity.com/articles/e422f888-5dcd-44e9-ba65-59e950ee74ac
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-09-10
Press Mentions
- UK ASCEND to Propel Community-Engaged Health Equity ResearchAugust 20th, 2024
- UK HealthCare Earns National Pancreas Foundation Center DesignationFebruary 14th, 2023
- Bone Trouble Common in Chronic Pancreatitis PatientsSeptember 28th, 2021
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Grant Support
- Pancreatic Fluid Proteomics In Alcohol Induced Chronic PancreatitisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
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