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Arvydas Vanagunas, MD, Gastroenterology, Chicago, IL, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

ArvydasVanagunasMDFACP

Gastroenterology Chicago, IL

Professor of Medicine Feinberg school of medicine Northwestern University

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Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1978 - 1980
  • Columbus Hospital
    Columbus HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1976
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1973
  • University of Illinois
    University of IllinoisB.A., English Literature, 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1974 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mecklenberg distinguished Physician award Northwestern medicine, 2018
  • Top Doctor in Chicago Castle Connolly: Top Doctors/Chicago Magazine, 2016
  • Outstanding Teaching Award Northwestern University, Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • PEG-Long-Term PEG-J Safety in Patients wit Advanced Parkinson's Disease  
    Epstein M, Johnson DA, Hawes R, Schmuletwits N, Vanagunas A, et al, Clinical and Translational Gastroenterol, 1/1/2016
  • Failed endoscopic "over-the-scope" clip repair following iatrogenic colon perforation during screening colonoscopy  
    Kane, A, Lo W,Vanagunas A, Crandall M, Clinical Case Reports and Reviews, 1/1/2015
  • Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel in Advanced Parkinson's Disease Open Label Study:Interim results  
    Fernandez, H, Vanagunas A, Odin P, Espay A, Hauser RA, Standaert DG, Chatamra K, Benesh J, Pritchett Y, Haas SL, Lenz RA, Parkinsonism Relat Disord., 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • P2211 - A Comparison of Inpatient and Outpatient Percutaneous Endoscopy Gastrojejunostomy Placement for Treatment With Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel in Patients Wi...
    Vanagunas AD, World Congress of Gastroenterology/American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/17/2017
  • Multi-year safety and durability of PEG_J used for continuous infusion of Levodoa-Cabidopa Intestinal Gel in ambulatory Parkinson�s Disease Patients:year 2 and beyond.
    Vanagunas A, Draganov P, Schumlewitz N, Epstein M, Hawes R,Johnson D, Chatamra K, Eaton S, Facheris M, Hall C, Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, Las Vegas, NV, 1/16/2016
  • Short and Long-term Safety of PEG_J used for continuous infusion of Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel.
    Draganov P, Johnson D, Epstein M, Hawes, R, Vanagunas A, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 1/15/2016
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Lectures

  • Update on Gastrointestinal bleeding 
    Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL - 1/9/2013
  • Heaptic and Gastroenterologic Sequelae in Cancer Survivors. 
    1/12/2010
  • Update on Colorectal Disease 
    1/27/2009
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Other

  • Gastrointestinal Complications in Pregnancy. 
    Vanagunas A, Global Library of Women�s Medicine (GLOWM)
    1/1/2008

Press Mentions

  • How to Be a Great Neighbor and Help Build Your Community in 3 Simple Steps
    How to Be a Great Neighbor and Help Build Your Community in 3 Simple StepsMay 11th, 2017
  • Man Gets Parasite Infection After Eating Sushi
    Man Gets Parasite Infection After Eating SushiMay 25th, 2016

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