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Office
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90073Phone+1 310-478-3711Fax+1 310-268-4245- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Joseph Pisegna is a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. He received his medical degree from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Italian and Spanish. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancer, hepatology & liver transplantation, and pancreas disease and is experienced in gastroesophageal reflux, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatitis, and zollinger-ellison syndrome.
Education & Training
- NIH Clinical CenterClinical Associate, 1991 - 1997
- MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1989 - 1991
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
- University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- VA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
- FL State Medical License 1987 - 2025
- CA State Medical License 1991 - 2025
- NV State Medical License 1991 - 2025
- MD State Medical License 1989 - 2001
- DC State Medical License 1989 - 1997
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Gastroenterology
- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
- National Board of Medical ExaminersDiplomate
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member Sigma Xi, 2019
- Chair, Section of VIP, PACAP and Related Peptides International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 2015
- Associate Editor American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015
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Clinical Trials
- Comparison of the Nighttime Effects of Two Different Drugs on Subjects With GERD Start of enrollment: 2004 Jan 01
- Gastrointestinal Hormonal Regulation of Obesity Start of enrollment: 2010 Sep 01
- Colonoscopy Versus Fecal Immunochemical Test in Reducing Mortality From Colorectal Cancer (CONFIRM) Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 30
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 99 citationsBaseline human gut microbiota profile in healthy people and standard reporting template.Charles Hadley King, Hiral Desai, Allison C. Sylvetsky, Jonathan LoTempio, Shant Ayanyan
Plos One. 2019-09-11 - 7 citationsThe VIP/VPAC1R Pathway Regulates Energy and Glucose Homeostasis by Modulating GLP-1, Glucagon, Leptin and PYY Levels in Mice.Daniel Sanford, Leon Luong, John P Vu, Suwan Oh, Arielle Gabalski
Biology. 2022-03-11 - 27 citationsRegulation of Appetite, Body Composition, and Metabolic Hormones by Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP)John P. Vu, Muriel H. Larauche, Martin J. Flores, Leon Luong, Joshua Norris
Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 2015-04-23
Journal Articles
- A Prognostic Scoring System for the Prediction of Metastatic Recurrence Following Curative Resection of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine TumorsPaul A Toste, Shonan Sho, Colin M Court, Joseph R Pisegna, Oscar J Hines, Howard A Reber, David W Dawson, Michael Lewis, James S Tomlinson, Timothy R Donahue, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery
Press Mentions
- Metabolic Syndrome Does Not Affect Sustained Virologic Response of Direct-Acting Antivirals While Hepatitis C Clearance Improves Hemoglobin A1cSeptember 27th, 2020
Grant Support
- Gastrointestinal Hormonal Regulation Of ObesityVeterans Affairs2012
- Inhibition Of Gastric Acid Secretion By Intravenous Pantoprazole In Zes PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
- Gastric Acid Secretion Response In Patients W/ Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources1999–2001
- Pivotal Efficacy Study Of Inhibition Of Gastric Acid Secretion By PantoprazoleNational Center For Research Resources1998–2001
- Dose Ranging Study Of Pentagastrin Induced Gastric Acid Secretion InhibitionNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
- Localization/Signal TransductionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1997
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Italian, Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, California
- Greater Los Angeles HCSLos Angeles, California
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