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Richard Peek, MD, Gastroenterology, Nashville, TN

RichardPeekMD

Gastroenterology Nashville, TN

Professor, Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-936-2000
    Fax+1 615-343-6229

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Davidson College
    Davidson CollegeBS, Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude, 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1989 - 1995
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ernest W. Goodpasture Award For Groundbreaking Research that Addresses the Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases or Important Biological Problems in Immunity 2017
  • Mentor of the Year Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association, 2011
  • Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An LGG-derived protein promotes IgA production through upregulation of APRIL expression in intestinal epithelial cells  
    Wang Y, Liu L, Shen X, Peek RM, Acra SA, Li H, Ren X, Polk DB, and Yan F, Mucosal Immunology, 1/1/2017
  • Helicobacter pylori-induced cell death is counteracted by NF-kappaB-mediated transcription of DARPP-32  
    Zhu S, Soutto M, Chen Z, Peng D, Romero-Gallo J, Krishna US, Belkhiri A, Washington MK, Peek RM, and El-Rifai W, Gut, 1/1/2017
  • Genetic manipulation of Helicobacter pylori virulence function by host carcinogenic phenotypes  
    Suarez G, Romero-Gallo J, Sierra JC, Piazuelo MB, Krishna US, Gomez MA, Wilson KT, and Peek RM, Cancer Research, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Geospatial analyses identify a clustering of diffuse gastric cancers and related risk exposures in Central America
    Cherry CB, Escamilla V, Dominguez R, Schneider BS, Gulley M, Tavera G, Williams S, Israel D, Piazuelo MB, Wilson KT, Peek RM, Emch M, and Morgan DR, DDW meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2017
  • Gastric intestinal metaplasia type III and prospective risk of gastric cancer in Colombia
    Piazuelo MB, Camargo MC, Mera R, Delgado A, Bravo J, Peek RM, Correa P, Morgan DR, Bravo L, and Wilson KT, DDW meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2017
  • A Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG (LGG)-derived protein promotes intestinal development via activation of EGF receptor in intestinal epithelial cells
    Shen X, Liu L, Polk DB, Peek RM, Acra S, He F, and Yan F, DDW meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Helicobacter pylori and complications of gastroesophageal reflux 
    Nashville, TN - 1/1/2000
  • Helicobacter pylori and gastric epithelial cell cycle events 
    Nagoya, Japan - 1/1/2000
  • Helicobacter pylori and the cell cycle 
    Cleveland, OH - 1/1/1999
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Press Mentions

  • New Clinician Spotlight: Neil Price
    New Clinician Spotlight: Neil PriceAugust 24th, 2021
  • Doug Corley Promoted to Co-Editor-in-Chief of Gastroenterology
    Doug Corley Promoted to Co-Editor-in-Chief of GastroenterologyOctober 19th, 2017
  • Ulcer-Causing Bacteria Induces Stomach Stem Cell Growth in Mice, Researchers Find
    Ulcer-Causing Bacteria Induces Stomach Stem Cell Growth in Mice, Researchers FindMay 6th, 2015

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