Rhonda Frances Souza MD
Co-Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases, Baylor University Medical Center and Center for Esophageal Research, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Texas A&M College of Medicine
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3600 Gaston Ave# CenterDallas, TX 75246
Phone+1 469-800-7050
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Education & Training
University of MarylandFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1994 - 1997
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2016 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1996 - 2017
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow of the ASGE
- American Society of Clinical Investigation (ASCI) 2010
- Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2006
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Studies on Bile Acids in Barrett's Esophagus Start of enrollment: 2009 Mar 01
- The Role of HIF-2a in the Pathogenesis of Reflux Esophagitis Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
- Aspirin in Preventing Disease Recurrence in Patients With Barrett Esophagus After Successful Elimination by Radiofrequency Ablation Start of enrollment: 2016 Jan 15
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effect of Aspirin on Biomarkers of Barrett's Esophagus After Successful Eradication with Radiofrequency Ablation.Robert S Bresalier, Nicholas J Shaheen, Mike Hernandez, Navtej Buttar, Norman Marcon
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2025-03-01 - Functional Lumen Imaging Probe Panometry Findings in Obese Patient Populations.Anh D Nguyen, Anjali Bhatt, Ambreen Merchant, Daisha J Cipher, Ashton Ellison
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2025-02-01 - Botulinum toxin injection of the lower esophageal sphincter to identify achalasia-variant esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction.Chanakyaram A Reddy, Ashton Ellison, Anh D Nguyen, Eitan Podgaetz, Rhonda F Souza
Diseases of the Esophagus. 2025-01-07
Journal Articles
- Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Cause Achalasia and Other Esophageal Motility Disorders?Stuart Jon Spechler, Rhonda Souza, Nature
Authored Content
- Obtaining Adequate Lamina Propria for Subepithelial Fibrosis Evaluation in Pediatric Eosinophilic EsophagitisJanuary 2018
Press Mentions
Study Could Change Clinical Treatment for Patients with Unmanaged HeartburnOctober 17th, 2019
Histologic Changes in the Esophagus in Patients with GERDSeptember 19th, 2019
DDW 2019 Celebrates Golden JubileeMay 17th, 2019- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Stratification of Cancer Risk in Patients with Non-Dysplastic Barrett's Esophagus using TissueCypher: The SCRiBE studyBAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE2023–2027
- Stratification of Cancer Risk in Patients with Non-Dysplastic Barrett's Esophagus using TissueCypher: The SCRiBE studyBAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE2023–2027
- Stratification of Cancer Risk in Patients with Non-Dysplastic Barrett's Esophagus using TissueCypher: The SCRiBE studyBAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE2023–2027
- A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Surveillance versus. Endoscopic Therapy for Barretts Esophagus with Low-grade Dysplasia: The SURVENT TrialUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER2022–2027
- The Role of APE1/Ref-1 in Reflux-Induced Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Benign Barrett's Metaplasia: A Novel Target for Preventing Recurrent Barrett's Esophagus After Radiofrequency AblationBAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE2020–2025
- Clinical Studies On Bile Acids In Barrett'S EsophagusVeterans Affairs2011–2012
- Basic And Clinical Studies On The Role Of Bile Acids In Barrett'S EsophagusNational Cancer Institute2009–2012
- Role Of IL-6/STAT3 Signaling In The Neoplastic Progression Of Barrett'S EsophagusVeterans Affairs2011
- Role Of Acid In The Development Of Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2011
- Clinical Studies On Bile Acids In Barrett'S EsophagusClinical Science Research &Development2009
- Igfiir And Tgf-B In Gastrointestinal TumorigenesisNational Cancer Institute1997
- Molecular Basis Of Early Esophageal NeoplasiaNational Cancer Institute1995–1996
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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