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John DeWitt, MD, Gastroenterology, Indianapolis, IN, Select Specialty Hospital of INpolis

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Gastroenterology Indianapolis, IN

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Esophagus Disease, Pancreas Disease

Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound, Indiana University Health Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

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Summary

  • Dr. John DeWitt is a gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Select Specialty Hospital of INpolis, Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Eskenazi Health, and Indiana University Health University Hospital. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. He specializes in advanced endoscopic interventional, esophagus disease, and pancreas disease and is experienced in general gastroenterology, pediatric gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, and interventional gastroenterology.

Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1997 - 2000
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1997
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1994, MD, AOA
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Economics, 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1996 - 2000
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1994 - 1999
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Gastroenterological Association, 2011
  • Fellow American College of Gastroenterology, 2009
  • Governor�s Award for Excellence in Clinical Research American College of Gastroenterology, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Phase I Study of EUS-Guided Photodynamic Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer  
    John M Dewitt, Bert O'Neil, Amikar Sehdev, Safi Shahda, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Tumor seeding associated with selected gastrointestinal endoscopic interventions  
    Gleeson F, Lee J, DeWitt JM, Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 1/1/2018
  • Impact of Development of an Endoscopic Eradication Program for Barrett's Esophagus with High Grade Dysplasia or Early Adenocarcinoma on Surgery  
    Chilukuri P, Gromski MA, Johnson CS, Ceppa DP, Kesler KA, Birdas TJ, Rieger KM, Fatima H, Kessler WR, Rex DK, Al-Haddad MA, DeWitt JM, Endosc Int Open, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Dilemma of the Dilated Main Pancreatic Duct in the Distal Pancreatic Remnant After Proximal Pancreatectomy for IPMN.
    Simpson RD, Ceppa EP, Wu H, Akisik F, House MG, Zyromski NJ, Nakeeb A, Al-Haddad MA, DeWitt J, Sherman S, Schmidt CM, J Gastrointest Surg, 1/2/2019
  • An International External Interobserver and Derivation Study for the Detection of Advanced Neoplasia in IPMNs Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy.
    Krishna S, DeWitt J, Am J Gastroenterol, 1/1/2018
  • Phase I Study of EUS-guided Photodynamic Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer.
    DeWitt JM, Sandrasegaran K, Perkins S, O�Neil B, House MG, Zyromski NJ, Sehdev A, Shahda S, Gastrointerology, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Achalasia 
    Lexington, KY - 1/1/2018
  • Pancreatic Cancer and Cysts 
    Indiana University Medical Center - 1/1/2018
  • Pancreatic Cysts: Wait, Investigate, Operate, or Ablate 
    University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY - 1/1/2018
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Other

  • EUS-guided oncogel injection as an adjunctive therapy to systemic chemotherapy and concurrent external beam radiation before surgery for localized or locoregional esop... 
    DeWitt JM, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Author Interview Series
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-47wcp4650
    1/1/2017
  • Sonographic and cyst fluid cytological changes after EUS-guided pancreatic cyst ablation. (Video) 
    DeWitt JM, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Author Interview Series
    https://youtu.be/n7IAogmvw3g
    1/1/2017
  • Endoscopic suturing of esophageal fully covered self-expanding metal stents reduces rates of stent migration. (Video) 
    DeWitt JM, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Author Interview Series
    https://youtu.be/-1-wHA7_0X0
    1/1/2017
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Authored Content

  • Guidelines for Sedation and Anesthesia in GI EndoscopyJanuary 2018

Press Mentions

  • IU Health: 5 Organ Transplant Recipient Meets Donor's Family
    IU Health: 5 Organ Transplant Recipient Meets Donor's FamilyFebruary 28th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations