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Summary
- Dr. Janese Laster is a gastroenterologist based in Washington, DC, specializing in nutrition and bariatric medicine. She completed her medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2012, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at MedStar Health Georgetown University. She further pursued a fellowship in nutrition through the Nestle Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Fellowship. Dr. Laster has been practicing at Gut Theory Total Digestive Care since 2020. Her publication contributions include research on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and practices in endoscopic procedures, emphasizing her focus on nutrition and gastrointestinal health.
Education & Training
Nestle Nutrition Clinical Nutrition FellowshipFellowship, Nutrition , 2018 - 2019
MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2015 - 2018- MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2014 - 2027
GA State Medical License 2021 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2022 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2018 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties Physician Nutrition Specialist- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsEstablishing standards of practice for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: a global expert consensus using a modified Delphi method.Pichamol Jirapinyo, Rashmi Advani, Abdulhameed Al-Sabban, Christopher McGowan, Reem Sharaiha
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2025-08-01 - 1 citationsAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy best practice statements on the sharing of endoscopic images and videos on social media.Walter W Chan, Rashmi R Advani, Mohammad Bilal, Aline Charabaty, Karl K Kwok
Videogie. 2024-10-01 - How to Build an Endobariatric Practice: Set Up, Branding, and Marketing.Janese Laster, Marianna Papademetriou
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America. 2024-10-01
Journal Articles
- Multiple health benefits and minimal risks associated with vegetarian dietsRocha JP, Laster J, Bhavyata P, Shah NU, Current Nutrition Reports, 11/8/2019
- Protein Supplementation in Sport: Source, Timing, and Intended BenefitHuecker M, Sarav M, Pearlman M, Laster J, Current Nutrition Reports, 11/11/2019
Authored Content
- Tu1902 EFFICACY OF EMPIRIC URSODIOL FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN IN ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS PATIENTSMay 2018
- Tu1902 EFFICACY OF EMPIRIC URSODIOL FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN IN ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS PATIENTSMay 2018
- ACG Case Reports JournalOctober 2014
Press Mentions
Better Than Ozempic? Doctors Say These Medications Are Better for Weight Loss Than the Popular SemaglutideJune 14th, 2024- The Most Ethical, Science-Based Viewpoint on Balloons, Stents, or Bypass SurgeryMay 28th, 2023
- At What Point Should Someone Consider Weight Loss Surgery?April 28th, 2023
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- Instagramhttp://instagram.com/dr_janeselaster
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