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Fouad Moawad, MD, Gastroenterology, La Jolla, CA

FouadJosephMoawadMD

Gastroenterology La Jolla, CA

Anorectal Function & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders

Associate Professor, Medicine, Uniformed Services Hebert SOM

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  • Office

    9898 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-824-4151

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2007 - 2010
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Loyola Marymount University
    Loyola Marymount UniversityBS, Biology, 1995 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2015 - 2016
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Maryland Gamma Chapter 2015
  • John F. Maher Award for Research Excellence 2014
  • Surgeon General Physician Recognition Award 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Increasing Prevalence of High-Grade Dysplasia and Adenocarcinoma on Index Endoscopy in Barrett’s Esophagus over the Past 2 Decades: Data from a Multicenter U.S. Consor...  
    David A Lieberman, Prashanthi Thota, Sravanthi Parasa, Ajay Bansal, Srinivas Gaddam, Fouad J Moawad, Richard Sampliner, Gary W Falk, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Continuing Medical Education Questions: September 2018  
    Fouad Moawad, MD, Nature
  • The Anti-α4β7 Integrin Therapeutic Antibody for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Vedolizumab, Ameliorates Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Novel Clinical Observation  
    Hellen Chiao, Gauree G Konijeti, Fouad J Moawad, Quan M Nhu, Nature
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Eotaxin-3 Expression By Esophageal Epithelial Cells Correlates Inversely With Acid Reflux in Patients With Symptomatic Esophageal Eosinophilia.
    Cheng E, Park JY, Albert DM, Wang J, Dunbar KB, Souza RF, Spechler SJ, Moawad FJ, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2016
  • Longitudinal Evaluation of Non-Invasive Biomarkers for Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
    Min SB, Nylund CM, Baker T, Ally M, Reinhardt B, Chen YJ, Nazareno L, Moawad FJ, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2016
  • Low Risk of Neoplastic Progression of Barrett's Esophagus in Women: Results From a Large Multi-Center Consortium
    Vennelaganti S, Vennalaganti P, Gaddam S, Young PE, Gupta N, Thota PN, Cash BD, Mathur S, Sampliner R, Moawad FJ, Lieberman D, Bansal A, Kennedy K, Vargo JJ, Falk GW, ..., Gastroenterology, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Conundrums of the Esophagus 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/8/2018
  • The EoE Spectrum: From the Clinically Responsive to the Refractory Patient 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/8/2018
  • Microscopic Esophagitis: Is it Reflux or Eosinophilic? How to Discern? How to Treat? 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?
    Could Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?August 11th, 2023
  • Long-Term Use of Acid Reflux Medications Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
    Long-Term Use of Acid Reflux Medications Linked to Higher Dementia RiskAugust 12th, 2023
  • Heartburn Meds Linked to Dementia? Jury Is Still Out
    Heartburn Meds Linked to Dementia? Jury Is Still OutAugust 12th, 2023

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