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Richard Wu, MD, Gastroenterology, Philadelphia, PA

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Gastroenterology Philadelphia, PA

Malabsorption

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Philadelphia VA Medical Center

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  • Office

    3900 Woodland Avenue
    4th Floor GI Suite
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-823-5800

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Wu is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Chinese (Mandarin). He is experienced in capsule endoscopy, celiac disease, short bowel syndrome, public health, and colorectal polyps.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2015
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2009
  • Drexel University School Of Public Health
    Drexel University School Of Public HealthM.P.H., Health Management and Policy, 2007
  • University Of California, Berkeley
    University Of California, BerkeleyB.A., Molecular Cell Biology, 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2014 - 2015
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2009 - 2012
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • American College of Gastroenterology Fellow Award 2014
  • Fellowship2Leadership Salix Fellows Grant Recipient 2014
  • Exemplary Community Based Master’s Project Award 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) reactivation following immunosuppression in HBsAg(+) carriers.  
    Wu, RM. and Hann, HW., North American Journal of Medical Science. 2015;8(4):149-153., 10/2015
  • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) reactivation following immunosuppression in HBsAg(positive) carriers  
    Wu, RM., Hann, HW, North American Journal of Medical Science, 1/1/2015

Abstracts/Posters

  • Systematic utilization of a Stool Color Card to improve the accuracy of inpatient melena identification on physical exam in post graduate training.
    Wu, RM., Han, E., Dargan, A., Wong, S., & Conn, M., Disease Week 2016, San Diego, CA, 5/23/2016
  • Systematic utilization of a Stool Color Card to improve the accuracy of inpatient melena identification on physical exam in post graduate training
    Han, E., Dargan, A., Wong, S., Conn, M, Digestive Disease Week, 1/1/2016
  • The DQ2 Allele, DQB1*02:02, Differentiates Mild from Severe Histology in Adult Celiac Disease Patients.
    Wu, RM., Moleski, S., Kistler, CA., DiMarino, AJ & Colombe, B., American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics., Savannah, GA, 10/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Who should not have screeningslashsurveillance colonoscopyquestion mark 
    Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - 1/13/2015
  • Short Gut Syndrome and malabsorption syndromes 
    1/7/2015
  • Evaluation of Abnormal Liver Function Tests 
    Inspira Medical Center, Underwood, NJ - 1/17/2014
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Other

Committees

  • Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Small Bowel – Capsule Endoscopy Subspecialty Interest Group 2015 - Present
  • Reviewer, ACG Case Report Journal, Section on Small bowel disease 2014 - Present
  • Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Trainee Engagement Task Force 2015 - 2018
  • Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Health and Public Policy Committee 2014 - 2015

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)