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James Lewis, MD, Gastroenterology, Philadelphia, PA

JamesDLewisMD

Gastroenterology Philadelphia, PA

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Professor, Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3801 Filbert St
    MAB Ste 102
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-8900

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1995 - 1998
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaM.Sc., Clinical Epidemiology, 1998
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1991
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, 1987
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1994 - 1995
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow Association of American Physicians, 2013
  • Physician of the Year - Philadelphia / Delaware Valley Chapter Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America International Organization, 2012
  • Physician of the Year Philadelphia / Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Natural History of Newly Diagnosed Ulcerative Colitis in Patients with Concomitant Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis  
    Yu-Xiao Yang, James Lewis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • A Role for Bacterial Urease in Gut Dysbiosis and Crohn’s Disease  
    Marc Yudkoff, Josephine Ni, Lindsey Albenberg, Ramnik J Xavier, James D Lewis, Robert N Baldassano, Science Magazine
  • Clinical Decision Rules in Diagnosing PE  
    Sriratanaviriyakul N, Murin S, Louie S., Consultant360, 11/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Hatred as a Public Health Concern
    Ahktar, S, Global Health Workshop, Centre for Global Health Studies, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, 1/29/2014
  • Novel Technique Prevents Lymphoceles Following Transperitoneal Robotic Assisted Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection: Peritoneal Flap Interposition. Poster Presentation
    Lebeis, C., Sorcini, A., Canes, D., Moinzadeh, A, World Congress of Endourology, New Orleans, LA, 10/1/2013
  • Early Unclamping Surgical Technique for Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: a Multicenter Prospective Experience. Oral Presentation
    Wagner, A., Moinzadeh, A., Chang, P., Percy, A., Mehedint, D., Creighton, T., Lebeis, C., Schwaab, T, World Congress of Endourology, New Orleans, LA, 10/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Interplay of Diet, the Gut Microbiome, and Health. 
    San Diego, CA - 9/1/2014
  • Prevention of VTE in Cancer Outpatients: Guidance from the SSC of ISTH. Haemostasis and Malignancy Session. Invited Speaker 
    Milwaukee, WI - 6/24/2014
  • Latest Update on Rotator Cuff Tears. 
    Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA - 3/1/2014
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Other

  • Viewpoints (monthly column on GI cancers). 
    Khorana AA, Medscape.com
    1/1/2014
  • OncNotes Blog. 
    Khorana AA
    http://www.blogs.medscape.com/oncnotes
    1/1/2012
  • Laparoscopic Sterilization. 
    Lipscomb GH, Global Library of Women’s Health
    http://www.glowm.com
    1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • Guidelines Endorse Earlier Use of High-Efficacy Drugs for UC
    Guidelines Endorse Earlier Use of High-Efficacy Drugs for UCNovember 25th, 2024
  • Kappelman Leads Landmark Study Revealing That 100,000 American Youth Are Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Kappelman Leads Landmark Study Revealing That 100,000 American Youth Are Living with Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseNovember 20th, 2024
  • Differences in Treatment Effect on Out-of-Balance Microbiome in Crohn's Disease
    Differences in Treatment Effect on Out-of-Balance Microbiome in Crohn's DiseaseOctober 14th, 2015
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Grant Support

  • Diet, Genetic Factors, And The Gut Microbiome In Crohn'S DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Clinical Epidemiology Training In GastroenterologyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2011
  • Test-Treat Strategy To Prevent Ulcerative Colitis RelapseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
  • Diet, Genetic Factors, And The Gut Microbiome In Crohn'S DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2010
  • Liver InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Association Of PPAR Gamma Ligands &Colonic NeoplasiaNational Cancer Institute2004–2006
  • Randomized Trial Of Rosiglitazone For Ulcerative ColitisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005
  • Epidemiology Of Ibd--Use Of A New Data SourceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1998–2002
  • Ppar- Gamma Ligands In Ulcerative ColitisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2001

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