Lauren B. Gerson MD, MSc
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor - Med Center Line, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Contact Information
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Clinical Offices
Gastroenterology Clinic 300 Pasteur Dr A175 MC 5309 Stanford, CA 94305 Tel Work (650) 723-6961 Fax (650) 725-8418
Professional Snapshot
Clinical Focus
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Administrative Appointments
- Member, ASGE Research Committee (2004 - present)
- Associate Editor, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (2004 - present)
Honors and Awards
- GRG Young Investigator Clinical Research Award, Gastroenterology Research Group (2006)
- Career Development Award, ASGE (2003)
- Research Scholar Award, AGA (2003)
- Healthcare Advancement Award, Glaxo Institute for Digestive Health (2000, 2001)
- American Digestive Health Foundation Outcomes Research Award, ADHF (1999)
Professional Education
| Board Certification: | Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2002) |
| Fellowship: | SUMC - Graduate Medical Education, CA (1999) |
| Residency: | CA Pacific Medical Center, CA (1993) |
| Internship: | CA Pacific Medical Center, CA (1991) |
| Medical Education: | S.U.N.Y. - Buffalo, NY (1990) |
Graduate & Fellowship Program Affiliations
Industry Relationships
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| Consulting: | Takeda Pharmaceutical |
Scientific Focus
Research Interests
Dr. Gerson's clinical expertise is in the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal motility disorders, and obscure GI bleeding using capsule endoscpy and double balloon enteroscopy. Her research interests include epidemiology and clinical trials in GERD and Barrett's esophagus; cost-effectiveness studies in the areas of Barrett's esophagus and new technology; and quality of life assessment for patients with GERD and BE.
Publications
- Screening for esophageal varices: is esophageal capsule endoscopy ready for prime time? J Clin Gastroenterol. 2009 Nov-Dec; (10): 899-901
- Outcomes associated with deep enteroscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2009; (3): 481-96
- Screening for Barrett's esophagus in asymptomatic women. Gastrointest Endosc. 2009; (5): 867-73
- Complications associated with double balloon enteroscopy at nine US centers. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009; (11): 1177-82, 1182.e1-3
- Impact of obesity on endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2009; (4): 758-62
Trial Administration