
Jason Alan Dominitz MD
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Professor, Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
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1660 S Columbian WayVa Puget Sound Health Care System (111-S-Gastro)Seattle, WA 98108
Phone+1 206-764-2285
Fax+1 206-764-2232
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Summary
- Dr. Jason Dominitz is a gastroenterologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancer, based in Seattle, WA. He earned his MD cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and a residency in internal medicine at Duke University Hospital. He also holds a MHS in Clinical Research and Biometry from Duke University and has additional training as a Senior Executive Fellow from Harvard Kennedy School. His expertise includes colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, and epidemiology, exemplified through his numerous publications and participation in clinical trials. Dr. Dominitz has received multiple accolades, including being named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine and receiving awards from the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
Education & Training
Harvard Kennedy School of Government., Senior Executive Fellow, 2016 - 2016
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1994 - 1997
Duke UniversityMHS, Clinical Research and Biometry, 1994 - 1996
Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1991, MD, Cum Laude
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 1997 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1994 - 1998
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Seattle Met Magazine, 2017
- Best Reviewer designation Annals of Internal Medicine, 2013
- Special Contribution Award VA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group, 2010-2011
Clinical Trials
- Tethered Capsule Endoscope in Screening Participants for Barrett Esophagus Start of enrollment: 2009 May 01
- Colonoscopy Versus Fecal Immunochemical Test in Reducing Mortality From Colorectal Cancer (CONFIRM) Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 30
- Linaclotide in Treating Patients With Stages 0-3 Colorectal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 30
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Colorectal Cancer and Mortality Risk Among Older Adults With vs Without Adenoma on Prior Colonoscopy.Samir Gupta, Lin Liu, Joshua Demb, Jiyue Qin, Ashley Earles
JAMA. 2026-04-09 - Is a Goldilocks Solution for Colorectal Cancer Screening Just a Fairy Tale? Overdiagnosis Versus Later Diagnosis of Premalignant Lesions.Jason A Dominitz, Douglas J Robertson
Gastroenterology. 2026-03-01 - Practice changing RCT design and rationale: Abbreviated MRI plus AFPultrasound plus AFP for HCC surveillance in cirrhosis (PREMIUM study).George N Ioannou, Tamar H Taddei, Beata M Planeta, Grant D Huang, Noel S Weiss
JHEP Reports. 2026-02-01
Journal Articles
- Colorectal Cancer Screening: Is Colonoscopy the Best Option?Jason Dominitz, MD, ScienceDirect
- National Trends in Use of Monitored Anesthesia Care for Outpatient Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in the Veterans Health AdministrationJoel H Rubenstein, Jason A Dominitz, Sameer D Saini, JAMA
- Recommendations on Surveillance and Management of Biallelic Mismatch Repair Deficiency (BMMRD) Syndrome: A Consensus Statement by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Co...Durno C, Boland CR, Cohen S, Dominitz JA, Giardiello FM, Johnson DA, Kaltenbach T, Levin TR, Lieberman D, Robertson DJ, Rex DK, Am J Gastroenterol, 1/28/2017
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Tethered Capsule Endoscopy (TCE) Versus Standard EGD for Screening for Barrett�s Esophagus: Preliminary Results from a Blinded Pilot Study.Dominitz JA, Seibel EJ, Digestive Disease Week, Chicago, IL, 1/9/2011
- Accuracy of Medicare claims for identifying polyp or tumor findings, biopsy and polypectomy during colonoscopy.Ko CW, Dominitz J, Green P, Kreuter W, Baldwin LM, Digestive Disease Week, New Orleans, LA, 1/3/2010
- Primary care providers and general surgeons are more likely than gastroenterologists to utilize additional colon exams within one year of colonoscopy.Ko CW, Dominitz J, Green P, Kreuter W, Baldwin LM, Digestive Disease Week, New Orleans, LA, 1/2/2010
Lectures
- Colorectal Cancer Prevention in 2018AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/7/2018
- Things Every Gastroenterologists Should Know About CRC ScreeningWashington, DC - 1/17/2018
- Anesthesia Assistance for Colonoscopy?Seattle, WA - 1/8/2018
Other
- Tethered Capsule Endoscope interview with Eric Seibel (demonstration).Dominitz JA, ABC News
1/8/2008 - Risk index reduces colonoscopy use in cancer screeningDominitz JA, AGA e-Digest
1/26/2006 - New study identifies factors associated with incomplete chemotherapy for colon cancer (regarding Dobie JNCI paper)Dominitz JA, JNCI
1/2/2006
Press Mentions
Blood-Based Screening Shows Mixed Results for Colorectal CancerJune 3rd, 2025
Evidence-Based Strategies Improve Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Quality, Performance, and Patient ExperienceFebruary 28th, 2025
How Effective Are Colonoscopies at Detecting Colon Cancer?December 17th, 2022
Grant Support
- Colonoscopy vs.Fecal Immunochemical Test for Reducing Mortality from Colorectal Cancer (CONFIRM)Veteran Health Administration2010–Present
- Phase II randomized, placebo-controlled trial of linaclotide to demonstrate bioactivity in patients with sporadic colorectal adenomas and with colorectal cancerDepartment of Defense2018–2022
- Low-Cost Tethered Capsule Endoscope For Screening For Barrett'S EsophagusNational Cancer Institute2008–2009
Committees
- Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2020 - 2023
- Governing Board Councilor, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2017 - 2020
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Fellow
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