
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
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Summary
- Dr. Jason Dominitz is a gastroenterologist based in Seattle, WA, with a subspecialty in gastrointestinal cancer. He earned his MD cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1991, followed by a residency and fellowship at Duke University Hospital. Additionally, he holds a Master of Health Science in Clinical Research and Biometry. His clinical expertise includes colonoscopy and colorectal cancer prevention. Dr. Dominitz has contributed to numerous publications on colorectal cancer screening and surveillance, and he has led clinical trials in the field. He served as President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in 2026-2027. His accolades include being named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine and receiving various awards from the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, AMSUS, and others, including a regional Emmy for a public service announcement on colorectal cancer screening.
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
- 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
- Closing the completion colonoscopy gap: key takeaways from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's 2025 National Colorectal Cancer Screening Summit.Pegah Hosseini-Carroll, Jason A Dominitz, Brian C Jacobson, Folasade P May, Rachel B Issaka
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2026-11-01 - Implementation of Programmatic Mailed Fecal Immunochemical Testing for Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Veterans Health Administration.Jason A Dominitz, Douglas J Robertson, Anita Patil, Yiwen Yao, Roycelyn Mitchell
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2026-10-16 - Colonoscopy screening and colorectal cancer outcomes: the NordICC trial.Uri Ladabaum, Jason A Dominitz, Reinier G S Meester, Douglas J Robertson, Robert E Schoen
Lancet. 2026-10-10
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
AI Colonoscopy Tool Boosts Adenoma Detection in VA Network, Study FindsJuly 10th, 2026
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
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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