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8700 Beverly BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90048
Phone+1 310-423-5000
Fax+1 310-423-0120
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Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2015
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2012 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2011 - 2022
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Sunquest Laboratory, Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- The IBD&me Randomized Controlled Trial Start of enrollment: 2019 Mar 06
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Thyroid Cancer Modified Anxiety Scale (TC-MAX): Development and External Validation of a Thyroid Cancer Distress Instrument.Amanda J Bastien, Sungjin Kim, Cynthia Zalt, Iris Cong, Jewel Ng
Thyroid. 2026-10-01 - 1 citationsDisparities in Health Care Seeking and Physician Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results From a United States Survey.Christopher V Almario, Jingwen Liu, Carolyn Higgins, Niha Yerneni, Mena Boules
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2026-10-01 - Navigating Treatment Selection in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Prospective Mixed Method Analysis of Factors Influencing Patient Decision-Making.Reid Herran, Samuel Wilcox, Gal Hodish, Syed A Hassan, Haley Mertens
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2026-10-01
Journal Articles
- Burden of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in the United States: Results of a Nationally Representative Survey of over 71,000 AmericansChristopher V Almario, Megana L Ballal, Nature
Press Mentions
Cedars-Sinai Experts Highlight Digestive Health AdvancesOctober 24th, 2025- Increase in Chronic Digestive Disorders Seen During PandemicJuly 9th, 2025
- COVID-19 Pandemic Stress Fuels Surge in Digestive Disorders, Study FindsJuly 7th, 2025
Grant Support
- Assessing the Feasibility of an AI-Enhanced VR Program Delivering Personalized Mind-Body Therapy for DepressionCEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER2026–2029
- Clinical Impact and Feasibility of Virtual Reality (VR) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing VR Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Sham VRCEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER2024–2027
- Automated Colorectal Cancer Educational Support System (ACCESS): Development and Validation of a Novel Online Decision Aid for Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening UptakeCEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER2020–2025
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