Andrew Michael Kaz MD
Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
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1660 S. Columbian WayS-111-GastroSeattle, WA 98108
Phone+1 206-764-2285
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Summary
- Dr. Andrew Kaz is a gastroenterologist based in Seattle, WA, with extensive experience in esophageal disease, colonic neoplasms, and adenocarcinoma. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Washington. Dr. Kaz serves as an Associate Professor at UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center and is the Gastroenterology Chief at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System. His research has been published in reputable journals, including Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America and JAMA Network Open, with focus areas such as Barrett's Esophagus and colorectal cancer screening. Additionally, he has been involved in clinical trials addressing Clostridium Difficile and GERD treatments.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2003 - 2007
University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2003 - 2028
MI State Medical License 1999 - 2006
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Clinical Trials
- Colonoscopy Versus Fecal Immunochemical Test in Reducing Mortality From Colorectal Cancer (CONFIRM) Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 30
- A Randomized Trial of Medical and Surgical Treatments for Patients With GERD Symptoms That Are Refractory to Proton Pump Inhibitors Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 13
- Optimal Treatment for Recurrent Clostridium Difficile Start of enrollment: 2016 Feb 19
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsEpigenetic Alterations in Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer.Nisha Ganesh, William M Grady, Andrew M Kaz
Epigenomes. 2026-01-16 - Emerging Biomarkers for Managing Barrett's Esophagus.Pakdee Rojanasopondist, Andrew Kaz, Ming Yu, William M Grady
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America. 2026-01-01 - 13 citationsDiagnostic Methods and Biomarkers in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Andrew M Kaz, Nanda Venu
Diagnostics. 2025-05-22
Press Mentions
Novel Barrett’s Esophagus Screening Assays Based on Swallowable Devices: Will They Change the Game?April 1st, 2019
Grant Support
- Methylated DNA Biomarkers For Barrett'S Esophagus And Esophageal AdenocarcinomaNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
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