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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

  • 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
  • James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE, on the Role of Diet in Crohn Disease
    James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE, on the Role of Diet in Crohn DiseaseAugust 2nd, 2019

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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