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Karn Wijarnpreecha, MD, Gastroenterology, Phoenix, AZ

KarnWijarnpreechaMDMPH

Gastroenterology • Phoenix, AZ

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Clinical Associate Professor/Transplant hepatologist

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  • Office

    1441 N 12th St, Floor 2
    Phoenix, AZ 85006
    Phone+1 602-839-2000

Summary

  • Dr. Karn Wijarnpreecha is a transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist based in Phoenix, AZ. He completed his medical education at Chiang Mai University, followed by residency in internal medicine at Bassett Medical Center, and fellowships in gastroenterology, hepatology, and transplant hepatology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and University of Michigan, respectively. Dr. Wijarnpreecha serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and as a Transplant Hepatologist at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. His research experience includes hepatology, steatotic liver disease, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, and alcohol-related liver disease, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has been recognized with several awards, including the AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar Mentor and Faculty Clinical Investigator of the Year in 2024.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Transplant Hepatology, 2021 - 2022
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthM.P.H., 2019 - 2021
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineM.D., Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2018 - 2021
  • Bassett Medical Center
    Bassett Medical CenterM.D., Internal Medicine Resident, 2015 - 2018
  • Chiang Mai University
    Chiang Mai UniversityM.D., Medicine, Second Class Honor, 2007 - 2013
  • Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine
    Chiang Mai University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2022
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
  • Transplant Hepatology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology
  • Obesity Medicine
    American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
  • ACLS
    Advanced cardiac life supportACLS
  • BCLS
    Basic life supportBCLS

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Arizona Medical Hall of Heroes American Liver Foundation, 2024
  • AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar Mentor AASLD, 2024
  • Excellence in Didactics Award University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, 2024
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Surreptitious Burden of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Elderly in the Asia-Pacific Region: An Insight from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019  
    Pojsakorn Danpanichkul, Siwanart Kongarin , Sarunpakorn Permpatdechakul , Natchaya Polpichai, Kwanjit Duangsonk, Worapaka Manosroi , Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk, Omar Y Mou..., J Clin Med ., 10/27/2023
  • Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Autoantibodies-Associated Vasculitides and Risk of Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis  
    Patompong Ungprasert, Karn Wijarnpreecha, Siroj Dejhansathit, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Neurol India, 10/10/2022
  • Body fat distribution: a crucial target for intervention in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and fibrosis  
    Karn Wijarnpreecha 1 2, Aijaz Ahmed 3, Donghee Kim 3, Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr, 10/2022
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Authored Content

  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix profileAugust 2023

Press Mentions

  • More Cardiovascular Disease Found in Lean People with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Than in Those Who Are Overweight with the Same Condition
    More Cardiovascular Disease Found in Lean People with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Than in Those Who Are Overweight with the Same ConditionMay 13th, 2022
  • The Association of Weight Gain with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Fibrosis Detected by FibroScan in the United States
    The Association of Weight Gain with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Fibrosis Detected by FibroScan in the United StatesJanuary 15th, 2022
  • Bassett Resident Recognized for Research on Liver Disease
    Bassett Resident Recognized for Research on Liver DiseaseMay 24th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • E. Donnall Thomas Resident Research ProgramBassett Research Institute2016–2018

Committees

  • Chair, AASLD Membership and Mentorship Special Interest Group 2019 - Present
  • Subcommittee Leadership, AASLD Public Health/Health Care Delivery Special Interest Group 2018 - Present
  • alumni board, Bassett alumni board 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • European Association for the Study of the Liver
    Member
  • American College of Gastroenterology
    Member
  • American Gastroenterological Association
    Member
  • American Association for the Study of Liver Disease
    Member
  • American College of Physicians
    Member
  • American Medical Association - AMA
    Member

Other Languages

  • Thai

External Links

  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karn-wijarnpreecha-15b046156/
  • Researchgatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karn_Wijarnpreecha
  • Google Scholarhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=UTYjmHMAAAAJ

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