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Jason Dominitz, MD, Gastroenterology, Seattle, WA

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
    Harvard Kennedy School of Government., Senior Executive Fellow, 2016 - 2016
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1994 - 1997
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityMHS, Clinical Research and Biometry, 1994 - 1996
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1991, MD, Cum Laude

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1997 - 2027
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1994 - 1998
  • Gastroenterology
    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

Publications & Presentations

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 Administration  
    Joel 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 2018 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/7/2018
  • Things Every Gastroenterologists Should Know About CRC Screening 
    Washington, 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 screening 
    Dominitz 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 Cancer
    Blood-Based Screening Shows Mixed Results for Colorectal CancerJune 3rd, 2025
  • Evidence-Based Strategies Improve Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Quality, Performance, and Patient Experience
    Evidence-Based Strategies Improve Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Quality, Performance, and Patient ExperienceFebruary 28th, 2025
  • How Effective Are Colonoscopies at Detecting Colon Cancer?
    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

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