JessePHoughtonMD, FACG
Gastroenterology • Portsmouth, OHBiliary Tract Disease, Esophagus Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Senior Medical Director of Gastroenterology
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Office
1711 27th St
Braunlin Building Suite 403
Portsmouth, OH 45662Phone+1 740-356-6828Fax+1 740-356-6820- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Jesse Houghton is a board certified Gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, OH and is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center, where he is the Senior Medical Director of Gastroenterology. He received his medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School and has been in practice 15 years. He specializes in endoscopic procedures, performing over 1,000 EGDs and colonoscopies each year. He treats the following disorders: GERD, EoE, Inflammatory bowel disease, hiatal hernia, PUD, cirrhosis, hepatitis C, NASH, varices, GI bleeds, swallowing disorders, iron deficiency anemia, IBS.
He is the author of "What Your Doctor Doesn't (Have the Time to) Tell You: The Gastrointestinal System."
Education & Training
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2005 - 2008- Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2012 - 2024
NJ State Medical License 2003 - 2013- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor OhioTopDocs, 2022-2023
- America's Best Doctors Findatopdoc.com, 2020-2023
- Top Doctor 2020 OH Top Docs (a division of USA Top Docs), 2020-2023
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Fas receptor up-regulation and membrane localization concurrent with apoptosis in idiopathic esophageal ulceration: toward a better understanding of esophageal injury ...Houghton, J., Korah, R. M., Kim, K. H.> ;J Infect Dis. 1999 Jul
Journal Articles
- An Unusual Presentation of Pemphigus VulgarisHoughton JP, Ianosi-Irimie M, Trooskin SB, Michael H, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Jan 2008;4(1):68-70., 1/2008
- Fecal Incontinence: A common but under-recognized problem in the elderlyHoughton J, Patankar S, Practical Gastroenterology April 2004; 70-85., 4/1/2004
- Fellow’s CornerJesse P. Houghton, Practical Gastroenterology Nov 2003; XXVII (11): 41,58., 11/1/2003
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Authored Content
- "What Your Doctor Doesn't (Have the Time to) Tell You: The Gastrointestinal System. "May 2023
- Is chronic acid reflux dangerous for seniors?February 2022
- When Acid Reflux Travels to Your ThroatJanuary 2022
- What are the best routine checkups and lab tests for seniors?December 2021
- How many doctors is your loved one seeing?November 2021
- What Are Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems?August 2021
- Does Waist Training Work? We Asked Fitness and Medical ProfessionalsJuly 2021
- Feeling nauseous after eating? 7 possible causes and tips to prevent post-meal queasinessJune 2021
- Anemia Symptoms, Causes, Treatments & MedicationsJune 2021
- Arrogance vs Confidence – What Are the Key Differences?March 2021
- 7 simple home remedies to help battle bloatingNovember 2020
- Doctors Explain Why You Feel So Thirsty Just Before BedOctober 2020
- Food Poisoning Treatment and MedicationsOctober 2020
- Food Poisoning Treatment and MedicationsOctober 2020
- 8 Potential Health Benefits of Aloe VeraOctober 2020
- Why Broccoli Causes Gas, and How to Make It StopSeptember 2020
- Nutritional Experts Share 3 Ways To Use Medicinal Foods To Improve Your DigestionAugust 2020
- What Are the Health Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice?July 2020
- Long-Term Effects of Untreated Hepatitis CJune 2020
- Is It IBS or Something Else?June 2020
- Why We Pass More Gas as We Age And what you can do about itJune 2020
- 8 Reasons Your Burps Smell Horrible, According to GI DoctorsJune 2020
- Milk May Help Calm an Upset Stomach, but It’s Not a Solution for EveryoneJune 2020
- The most popular supplements on SingleCare in JuneJune 2020
- Do You Need a Colonoscopy Every 10 Years If Your First Screening Is Negative?June 2020
- What Your Stomach Issue Says About Your HealthApril 2020
- 4 gastroenterologists share their thoughts on Exact Sciences' CologuardApril 2020
- What you should know before starting the low FODMAP diet that can help treat GI issues like bloating and diarrhoeaJanuary 2020
- What Are Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems?January 2020
- A Patient's Guide to Peptic UlcersDecember 2019
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Press Mentions
Key Differences Between a Doctor and Nurse PractitionerApril 14th, 2022- Feeling Nauseous After Eating? 7 Possible Causes and Tips to Prevent Post-Meal QueasinessJune 17th, 2021
- What Your Stomach Issue Says About Your HealthAugust 28th, 2020
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Committees
- Member, Transfusion Practices Committee 2020 - Present
- Member, Board Service Committee 2018 - Present
- Secretary/Treasurer, Medical Executive Committee, SOMC 2019 - 2020
Professional Memberships
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Hospital Affiliations
- Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, Ohio
External Links
- Souther Ohio Medical Centerhttp://www.somc.org
- Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gastrodoc1
- Websitehttps://www.gastrodoc1.com
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