David R Lichtenstein MD Professor of Medicine
Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Pancreas Disease
Director of Endoscopy
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temple university hoapitalShapiro BldgPhiladelphia, PA 19102
Phone+1 617-414-6525
Fax+1 617-638-7448
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Summary
- Dr. David Lichtenstein is a gastroenterologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in advanced endoscopic interventional, biliary tract disease, and pancreatic disease. He completed his medical education at the Perelman School of Medicine and trained at Duke University Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Lichtenstein is experienced in general and interventional gastroenterology, with a focus on biliary, esophageal, and pancreatic diseases. His published work includes studies on endoscopic techniques and the impact of computer-aided detection devices in gastroenterology. He has participated in clinical trials on polyp detection in colonoscopy and received multiple honors, including recognition as a Fellow by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Gastroenterological Association.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1991 - 1991
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1988 - 1991- Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
- Duke University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2025 - 2026
MA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2011 - 2021
NC State Medical License 1985 - 2002
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2025
- Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2013-2025
- Fellow (FASGE) American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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Clinical Trials
- Computer Aided Detection of Polyps in Colonoscopy Start of enrollment: 2021 Jan 22
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 18 citationsElectrosurgical generators., Andrew P Copland, Sonali S Sakaria, Maaza Abdi, Venkata S Akshintala
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2025-07-15 - 1 citationsEndoscopic devices and techniques for the management of gastric varices (with videos)., Guru Trikudanathan, Erik F Rahimi, Amit Bhatt, Juan Carlos Bucobo
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2025-03-01 - Patient and procedural factors associated with true histology rates in patients undergoing colonoscopy with computer-aided detection of polyps.Aasma Shaukat, David R Lichtenstein, Daniel C Chung, Caitlyn Seidl, Yeli Wang
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2024-12-01
Press Mentions
BUMC Faculty Appointments and Promotions – January 2023April 20th, 2023
Less Invasive Approach as Good as Surgery for AchalasiaDecember 5th, 2019- BUMC Faculty Appointments, Promotions – January 2023September 16th, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Portuguese, Vietnamese, Spanish
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