JoelHRubensteinMDMSc

Esophagus Disease

Director, Barrett's Esophagus Program and Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan and Research Scientist, Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research

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Office
1500 E Medical Center Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone+1 734-936-4000

Summary

Joel Rubenstein, MD is a Gastroenterologist based in Ann Arbor, MI, focusing on Esophagus Disease. His education includes a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan Health System, and degrees from Washington University and University of Michigan. Dr. Rubenstein serves as the Director of the Barrett's Esophagus Program at University of Michigan Medical Center and as a Staff Physician at the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System and a Research Scientist at VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System's Center for Clinical Management Research. He has numerous publications in major medical journals and is an active participant in related clinical studies. Dr. Rubenstein has been honored by several professional bodies, including the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Gastroenterology Association.

Education & Training

University of Michigan School of Public HealthM.Sc., Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, 2003 - 2005
University of MichiganFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2001 - 2004
University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1998
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and ArtsB.S., Biophysics, Highest Distinction, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2001 - 2027
IL State Medical License 1998 - 2001
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American College of Gastroenterology, 2009
Fellow American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2011
Fellow American Gastroenterology Association, 2014
Top 10 Doctor Award Vitals, 2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Young Investigator Award in Clinical Research Gastroenterology Research Group / American Gastroenterology Association, 2011
Career Development Award (Awarded, but Declined due to Funding from Overlapping Grant) 2007 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Olympus, 2007
Outstanding Teacher University of Chicago, 1999
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Clinical Trials

A Randomized Trial of Medical and Surgical Treatments for Patients With GERD Symptoms That Are Refractory to Proton Pump Inhibitors Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 13
Completed
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

129 citations
American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Lynch Syndrome
Joel H. Rubenstein, Robert Enns, Joel J. Heidelbaugh, Alan N. Barkun, Megan A. Adams
Gastroenterology. 2015-09-01
74 citations
Racial Disparities and Trends in Pancreatic Cancer Incidence and Mortality in the United States
Anna Tavakkoli, Amit G. Singal, Akbar K. Waljee, B. Joseph Elmunzer, Sandi L. Pruitt
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2020-01-01
10 citations
Inverse Association Between Gluteofemoral Obesity and Risk of Barrett's Esophagus in a Pooled Analysis.
Bradley J. Kendall, Joel H. Rubenstein, Michael B. Cook, Thomas L. Vaughan, Lesley A. Anderson
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2016-10-01

Journal Articles

National Trends in Use of Monitored Anesthesia Care for Outpatient Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in the Veterans Health Administration
Joel H Rubenstein, Jason A Dominitz, Sameer D Saini, JAMA
Helicobacter Pylori Infection Is Associated with Reduced Risk of Barrett’s Esophagus: An Analysis of the Barrett’s and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Consortium
Douglas A Corley, Nicholas J Shaheen, Joel H Rubenstein, Nature
Improving the Efficiency of Barrett's Esophagus Management: Do Biomarkers Hit the Mark? (Editorial)
Rubenstein JH, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2014
American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on the Use of Thiopurines, Methotrexate and Anti-TNF-alpha Biologic Drugs for the Induction and Maintenanc...
Terdiman JP, Gruss C, Heidelbaugh JJ, Sultan S, Falck-Ytter YT, Dorn SD, Dudley-Brown SL, Kim JK, Palmer LB, Romero Y, Rubenstein JH, Weinberg DS, Yang YX, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
Systematic Review with Meta-analysis: Race-specific Effects of Alcohol and Tobacco on the Risk of Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Prabhu A, Obi KO, Rubenstein JH, Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 1/1/2013
Mechanical Effects of Obesity Related to Gastroesophageal Reflux (Review)
Rubenstein JH, Gastroenterology, 9/1/2012
The Prevalence of Celiac Disease among Patients with Non-constipated Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is Similar to Controls
Cash BD, Rubenstein JH, Young PE, Gentry A, Nojkov B, Lee D, Andrews AH, Dobhan R, Chey WD, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2011
Barrett's Esophagus Progressing to Cancer: A Needle in a Haystack? (Editorial)
Lewis JJ, Rubenstein JH, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1/1/2011
The Evolving Landscape in GERD: What Are the Issues/Unmet Needs and Solutions? (Review)
Chey WD, Rubenstein JH, Medscape, 8/27/2009
"Reply to Fujita and Kapoor" (Letter)
Rubenstein JH, Dahlkemper A, Kao JY, Zhang M, Morgenstern H, McMahon L, Inadomi JM, American Journal of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2009
Reply to "Fear of Loss, Not Promise of Gain, Drives Practice Patterns in Barrett's Esophagus" (Letter)
Rubenstein JH, Saini SD, Kuhn L, McMahon L, Sharma P, Pardi DS, Schoenfeld P, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2008
Screening for Esophageal Cancer and Barrett's Esophagus (Review)
Rubenstein JH, Inadomi JH, Current GERD Reports, 1/1/2007
Esophageal Etiologies of Dysphagia: A Guide for Speech and Language Pathologists (Review)
Rubenstein JH, Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, 1/1/2007
Barrett's, Belt Size, and Burning Pain (Editorial)
Rubenstein JH, Evidence Based Gastroenterol, 1/1/2007
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) In Practice: Applying Results of Cost-effectiveness Analyses (Review)
Rubenstein JH, Inadomi JM, American Journal of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2006
Dysphagia Drives Doctors to Diagnose a Disease: Pitfalls in Interpreting Observational Studies (Editorial)
Rubenstein JH, Inadomi JM, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2005
Ulcerative Enteritis: Is Ulcerative Colitis Always Confined to the Colon?
Rubenstein JH, Sherif AH, Appelman H, Chey WD, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 1/1/2004
What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You: Universal Primary Prophylaxis for Variceal Hemorrhage versus Screening First (Editorial)
Rubenstein JH, Inadomi JM, Evidence Based Gastroenterology, 1/1/2003
Secondary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding: Should We Shoot Rubber-bands or Push Pills? (Editorial)
Rubenstein JH, Inadomi JM, Evidence Based Gastroenterology, 1/1/2003
Empiric Beta-blockers for the Prophylaxis of Variceal Hemorrhage: Cost-effective or Clinically Applicable? (Editorial)
Rubenstein JH, Inadomi JM, Hepatology, 1/1/2003
Commentary on "Review: Tegaserod or Alosetron Are Effective for the Irritable Bowel Syndrome" (Editorial)
Rubenstein JH, Chey WD, ACP Journal Club, 1/1/2003
Heterogeneity and Clinical Significance of Glomerular-binding Antibodies in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lefkowith JB, Kiehl M, Rubenstein J, Di Valerio R, Bernstein K, Kahl L, Rubin RL, Gourley M, Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1/1/1996
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Books/Book Chapters

Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Chapter: The Cost-effectiveness of Screening and Surveillance to Decrease Mortality from Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Inadomi JM, Rubenstein JHEditors: Sharma P, Sampliner R.Blackwell Publishing, OxfordEdition 2nd,2006
Case-based Medicine Teaching Series Continuing Medical Education: Acid Related Disorders
Chapter: A Case of Refractory Heartburn
Rubenstein JH, Chey WDEditors: Howden CW.McMahon Publishing Group, New York2003

Abstracts/Posters

Implementation of a Brief Familial Cancer Assessment Tool Improves Surveillance Recommendations and Identification of Patients at Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Guivatchian T, Koppe E, Foor-Pessin C, Chey WD, Eswaran S, Kolars J, Menees SB, Rajala M, Rice MD, Rizk R, Rubenstein JH, Sharma P, Todisco A, Stoffel EM, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2014
Malpractice Claims Alleging Failure to Screen for Esophageal Cancer: Commonplace or Boogeyman?
Adams MA, Rubenstein JH, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2014
A Survey of Expert Follow-up Practices After Successful Endoscopic Eradication Therapy for Complicated Barrett's Esophagus
Bedi AO, Kwon RS, Rubenstein JH, Piraka CR, Elta GH, Scheiman JM, Elmunzer BJ, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
Estimated Race- and Sex-Specific Incidence of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Individuals with Exposure to Tobacco and Alcohol
Prabhu A, Obi K, Rubenstein JH, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
Meta-analysis of the Synergistic Effects of Tobacco and Alcohol on the Risk of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Prabhu A, Obi K, Rubenstein JH, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
Association of Serum Leptin with Barrett's Esophagus
Rubenstein JH, Morgenstern H, McConnell D, Scheiman J, Schoenfeld P, Appelman H, Metko V, Inadomi JM, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
Associations of Hyperinsulinemia and Diabetes Mellitus with Barrett's Esophagus
Rubenstein JH, Morgenstern H, McConnell D, Scheiman J, Schoenfeld P, Appelman H, Metko V, Inadomi JM, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
Associations of Helicobacter pylori with Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Erosive Esophagitis, and Barrett's Esophagus
Rubenstein JH, Inadomi JM, Scheiman J, Schoenfeld P, Appelman H, Zhang M, Metko V, Kao JY, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
The Prevalence of ADHD in Adults and Children Previously Diagnosed with Celiac Disease: A Hospital-Based Study
Dazy K, Rubenstein JH, Holevinski L, Kao JY, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
Acid Reflux, Erosive Esophagitis, and Barrett's Esophagus are Associated with Different Measures of Abdominal Obesity in Men
Rubenstein JH, Morgenstern H, Chey D, Murray J, Scheiman J, Schoenfeld P, Appelman H, McMahon L, Metko V, Near E, Inadomi J, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2012
Risk Factors for Barrett's Esophagus among Men without GERD Symptoms: Results from the Newly Diagnosed Barrett's Esophagus Study
Rubenstein JH, Morgenstern H, Appelman H, Scheiman J, Schoenfeld P, McMahon L, Metko V, Near E, Kellenberg J, Kalish T, Inadomi J, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2012
The Cost-Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett's Esophagus
Hur C, Choi SE, Rubenstein JH, Kong CY, Provenzale DT, Nishioka NS, Inadomi J, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2012
Comparison of Esophagectomy vs. Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Early Neoplastic Barrett's Esophagus
Lewis JJ, Piraka CR, Chang AC, Elmunzer BJ, Kwon RS, Rubenstein JH, DDW, 1/1/2012
Do Breaks in Endoscopy Fellowship Training Decrease Colonoscopy Competency?
Jorgensen J, Elta GH, Kolars JC, Rubenstein JH, DDW, 1/1/2012
Racial Differences in the Effect of Alcohol and Tobacco on the Risk of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Prabhu A, Obi K, Rubenstein J.H., ACG Annual Scientific Meeting, American Journal of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2012
Early Assessment of Competency in Splenic Flexure Intubation Correlates with Subsequent Cecal Intubation Competency in First Year GI Fellows
Jorgensen J, Kolars JC, Elta GH, Rubenstein JH, DDW, 1/1/2011
Operationalization of Barrett's Esophagus Screening Guidelines: A Survey of Expert Opinions
Obi K, Rubenstein JH, DDW, 1/1/2011
Incidence of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux in Context of Other Screened Cancers
Rubenstein JH, Taylor JB, Scheiman JM, Sadeghi S, Whiteman D, Inadomi JM, OESO 10th World Congress on Diseases of the Esophagus, 8/1/2010
Meta-Analysis of the Association of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Barrett's Esophagus
Taylor JB, Rubenstein JH, OESO 10th World Congress on Diseases of the Esophagus, 8/1/2010
The Yield of Colonoscopy in Patients with Non-constipation Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Results from a Prospective, Controlled US Trial
Chey WD, Nojkov B, Rubenstein JH, Dobhan RR, Greenson JK, Cash BD, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2010
Factors Associated with Esophageal Stricture Development following Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Neoplastic Barrett's Esophagus
Lewis JJ, Rubenstein JH, Singal A, Kwon R, ElMunzer J, Piraka C, DDW, 1/1/2010
Abdominal Obesity vs. Total Body Obesity: Specific Risk Factors
Rubenstein JH, Morgenstern H, Kellenberg J, Kalish T, Schoenfeld P, Inadomi JM, DDW, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2010
Validation of a New Physical Activity Questionnaire Among a Sedentary Population
Rubenstein JH, Morgenstern H, Kellenberg J, Kalish T, Inadomi JM, McConnell D, Stojanovska J, Schoenfeld P, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2010
Meta-Analysis of the Association of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Barrett's Esophagus: No Association with Short Segment Barrett's Esophagus
Taylor JB, Rubenstein JH, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2010
Assessment of Risk for Barrett's Esophagus by Demographic Features
Rubenstein JH, Mattek N, Eisen GM, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2009
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Lectures

Epidemiologic Insights into the Etiology of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Division of Gastroenterology, University of Colorado Medical School, Denver, CO - 5/23/2014
Practical Solutions: Non-cardia Chest Pain
Plymouth, MI - 11/16/2013
Risk Stratification in Screening for Barrett's Esophagus
Chapel Hill, NC - 5/23/2013
Dysphagia Diagnostic Testing: What is the Best Algorithm?
Orlando, FL - 5/20/2013
Overuse of EGD: BE and EAC Screening Controversies
Orlando, FL - 5/19/2013
Associations of Hyperinsulinemia and Diabetes Mellitus with Barrett's Esophagus
Orlando, FL - 5/18/2013
Associations of Helicobacter pylori with Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Erosive Esophagitis, and Barrett's Esophagus
Orlando, FL - 5/18/2013
Risk Factors for Barrett's Esophagus among Men without GERD Symptoms: Results from the Newly Diagnosed Barrett's Esophagus Study
San Diego, CA - 5/20/2012
Role of Obesity in Gastrointestinal Cancer
San Diego, CA - 5/20/2012
Updates in Esophagology
Mackinaw Island, MI - 8/20/2011
Management of PPI Refractory GERD Symptoms
Mackinaw Island, MI - 8/19/2011
State of the Art: Improving Outcomes from Upper Endoscopy
Chicago, IL - 5/10/2011
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Incidence in Individuals with Gastroesophageal Reflux
Boston, MA - 8/31/2010
What Is the Impact of Pro-inflammatory Adipocytokines and Metabolic Syndrome on the Development of Barrett's Mucosa?
Boston, MA - 8/29/2010
In Barrett's Patients, Does the Influence of Metabolic Changes Induced by Adipocytokines and the Apparently Strong Association Existing between Obesity, Central Adipos...
Boston, MA - 8/29/2010
Esophagus: Putting the Abstracts in Perspective
Sarasota, FL - 2/19/2010
What's New in Esophageal Diseases?
Mackinaw Island, MI - 7/18/2009
Esophageal Function Testing in 2009
Mackinaw Island, MI - 7/17/2009
Pharmacoeconomics
Chicago, IL - 11/14/2008
Cost-effectiveness of Surveillance for Ulcerative Colitis-associated Colorectal Cancer in the Setting of 5-ASA Maintenance Therapy
San Diego, CA - 5/20/2008
Prior Malpractice Defendants Recommend Aggressive Use of Screening and Surveillance for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Washington, DC - 5/21/2007
Low Plasma Adiponectin Is Associated with Barrett's Esophagus, Controlling for Reflux Symptoms
Las Vegas, NV - 10/24/2006
Prior Endoscopy Does Not Improve Long-term Survival from Esophageal Adenocarcinoma among United States Veterans
Las Vegas, NV - 10/23/2006
The Epidemiology of Adipokines in Barrett's Esophagus
Washington, D.C. - 7/22/2006
Is Diabetes a Risk Factor for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma?
Phoenix, AZ - 2/25/2005
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Press Mentions

AGA Issues Updated Guideline on Endoscopic Eradication Therapy for BEOctober 1st, 2024
Stay up to Date: Healio Recaps Pivotal Guidelines for GI, Liver Disease in 2024 (So Far)September 17th, 2024
How AI Can Help Researchers Make Esophageal Cancer Less DeadlySeptember 16th, 2024
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Grant Support

Metabolome Risk Factors For Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
The Epidemiology Of Adipokines In Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
Esophageal Sensation In Patients With HeartburnNational Center For Research Resources2004