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Suresh Chari, MD, Gastroenterology, Houston, TX

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Gastroenterology Houston, TX

Professor of Medicine, Mayo Medical School

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  • Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-792-6161

Summary

  • I am board certified gastroenterologist interested in diseases of the pancreas. My clinical interests span the spectrum of pancreatic disorders. My NIH-funded research is in early detection of pancreatic cancer, especially in related to diabetes and pancreatic cancer.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1995
  • University of Heidelberg at Mannheim
    University of Heidelberg at MannheimAlexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Pancreatic Diseases, 1991 - 1993
  • G.B. Pant Hospital, University of delhi
    G.B. Pant Hospital, University of delhiDM, Gastroenterology, 1985 - 1987
  • Post Graduate Institute Of Medical education and Research (PGI)
    Post Graduate Institute Of Medical education and Research (PGI)MD, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1984
  • B.J. Medical College - University of Pune
    B.J. Medical College - University of PuneClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2027
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Mentor of the Year AGA Institute, 2018
  • Distinguished Clinician Mayo Clinic, 2017
  • Lifetime Achievement Award Collaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER), 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • High-Grade Dysplasia in Resected Main-Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (MD-IPMN) Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Subsequent Pancreatic Cancer  
    Thomas C Smyrk, Naoki Takahashi, Randall K Pearson, Mark D Topazian, Michael L Kendrick, Bret T Petersen, Lizhi Zhang, Ferga C Gleeson, Michael J Levy, Suresh T Chari, Nature
  • Autoimmune Pancreatitis  
    Suresh Chari, MD, Nature
  • Management of pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms: surgery or surveillance?  
    Hart PA, Chari ST, Pancreatology, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Inflammatory bowel disease type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis: clinical and histologic features.
    Raissian Y, Chari ST, Smyrk T, Lab Invest, 1/1/2015
  • Inflammatory bowel disease type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis: clinical and histologic features.
    Raissian Y, Chari ST, Smyrk T, Mod Pathol, 1/1/2015
  • Defining criteria for steroid response to distinguish primary sclerosing cholangitis (psc) from igg4-sclerosing cholangitis (igg4-sc).
    Sah R, Mohapatra S, Ahmed N, Bi Y, Kamath P, Lindor K, Chari ST, Am J Gastroenterol, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Diabetes and pancreatic cancer. 
    Tohuku University, Sendai - 1/1/2014
  • Autoimmune pancreatitis: which criteria? 
    1/1/2014
  • Screening for pancreatic cancer: problems and prospects. 
    1/1/2014
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Other

  • Chronic Pancreatitis. 
    Chari ST, Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology
    1/1/2003
  • Predicting the severity of and treating acute pancreatitis. 
    Chari ST, UpToDate in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    1/1/2002
  • Acute Pacreatitis. Patient Information. 
    Chari ST, UpToDate in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
    1/1/2001
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Press Mentions

  • New-Onset Diabetes Is an Early Clue to Pancreatic Cancer
    New-Onset Diabetes Is an Early Clue to Pancreatic CancerSeptember 17th, 2024
  • Detecting Pancreatic Cancer Through Changes in Body Composition and Metabolism
    Detecting Pancreatic Cancer Through Changes in Body Composition and MetabolismJuly 30th, 2024
  • Early Detection Methods for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and What Lies Ahead
    Early Detection Methods for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma and What Lies AheadNovember 15th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes, and Pancreatic CancerNIH2015–2020
  • Pancreatic Cancer-Associated Diabetes: Pathogenesis And BiomarkersNational Cancer Institute2009–2011
  • P-2: Pancreatic Cancer-Associated Diabetes: Pathogenesis And BiomarkersNational Cancer Institute2008
  • Does Hyperglycemia Predict Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis?National Cancer Institute2004–2006
  • Does Hyperglycemia Predict Underlying Pancreatic Cancer?National Cancer Institute2003
  • Does Hyperglycemia Predict Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis?National Cancer Institute2003

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Tamil