Joseph Rocco Pisegna MD (He/Him)
Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Pancreas Disease
Professor of Medicine and Human Genetics David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Parenteral Nutrition Department of Veterans Affairs VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
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11301 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90073
Phone+1 310-478-3711
Fax+1 310-268-4245
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Pisegna is a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. He received his medical degree from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Italian and Spanish. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancer, hepatology & liver transplantation, and pancreas disease and is experienced in gastroesophageal reflux, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and zollinger-ellison syndrome.
Education & Training
NIH Clinical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1991 - 1997
MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1989 - 1991
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1987 - 2027
VA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
CA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
NV State Medical License 1991 - 2025
MD State Medical License 1989 - 2001
DC State Medical License 1989 - 1997
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Gastroenterology- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
National Board of Medical ExaminersDiplomate
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member Sigma Xi, 2019
- Chair, Section of VIP, PACAP and Related Peptides International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 2015
- Associate Editor American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015
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Clinical Trials
- Comparison of the Nighttime Effects of Two Different Drugs on Subjects With GERD Start of enrollment: 2004 Jan 01
- Gastrointestinal Hormonal Regulation of Obesity Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
- Colonoscopy Versus Fecal Immunochemical Test in Reducing Mortality From Colorectal Cancer (CONFIRM) Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 30
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Differential impact of recent heavy drinking on first and recurrent acute pancreatitis.Christie Y Jeon, Yu Ye, Georgios I Papachristou, James L Buxbaum, Joseph R Pisegna
Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research. 2025-03-19 - Gastritis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management.Kush Fansiwala, Michael S Lewis, Joseph R Pisegna
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2025-01-01 - 2 citationsSensory neurons regulate stimulus-dependent humoral immunity in mouse models of bacterial infection and asthma.Diane Aguilar, Fengli Zhu, Antoine Millet, Nicolas Millet, Patrizia Germano
Nature Communications. 2024-10-16
Journal Articles
- A Prognostic Scoring System for the Prediction of Metastatic Recurrence Following Curative Resection of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine TumorsPaul A Toste, Shonan Sho, Colin M Court, Joseph R Pisegna, Oscar J Hines, Howard A Reber, David W Dawson, Michael Lewis, James S Tomlinson, Timothy R Donahue, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery
Press Mentions
Metabolic Syndrome Does Not Affect Sustained Virologic Response of Direct-Acting Antivirals While Hepatitis C Clearance Improves Hemoglobin A1cSeptember 27th, 2020
Grant Support
- Gastrointestinal Hormonal Regulation Of ObesityVeterans Affairs2012
- Inhibition Of Gastric Acid Secretion By Intravenous Pantoprazole In Zes PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
- Gastric Acid Secretion Response In Patients W/ Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
- Pivotal Efficacy Study Of Inhibition Of Gastric Acid Secretion By PantoprazoleNational Center For Research Resources1998–2001
- Dose Ranging Study Of Pentagastrin Induced Gastric Acid Secretion InhibitionNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
- Localization/Signal TransductionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1997
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Italian, Spanish
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