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2810 Long Beach BlvdThird FloorLong Beach, CA 90806
Phone+1 562-933-1877
Fax+1 562-933-1886
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Summary
- Dr. Ketan Thanki is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Long Beach, CA. He previously built the Colon & Rectal Surgery practice at the Valley Health System in Las Vegas, NV where he still serves as Clinical Faculty. He completed his medical education at St. George's University School of Medicine, pursued training in Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed fellowship training in Colon & Rectal Surgery at MedStar Health/Georgetown University. Dr. Thanki's research experiences, including an NIH-funded T32 Research Fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch, have contributed to his expertise in conditions such as colorectal and anal cancers, diverticulosis/diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and hemorrhoids. His work has been published in several scientific journals, with some publications cited multiple times by other researchers. Throughout his career, he has received multiple teaching awards and recognitions for his contributions to medical education and research.
Education & Training
MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2020 - 2021
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 2013 - 2020
University of Texas Medical BranchMMS, Medical Science, 2017 - 2018
St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2013- Vassar CollegeBA, Neuroscience and Behavior, 2004 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2025 - 2027
NV State Medical License 2021 - 2027
DC State Medical License 2020 - 2022
NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2021
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Senior Resident Research Award Georgetown University Medical Center, 2021
- Department of Surgery Teaching Award New Jersey Medical School, 2014, 2016
- Golden Apple Teaching Award Nominee New Jersey Medical School, 2014-2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsCystathionine Gamma-Lyase Regulates TNF-α-Mediated Injury Response in Human Colonic Epithelial Cells and Colonoids.Francisco Arroyo Almenas, Gábor Törő, Peter Szaniszlo, Manjit Maskey, Ketan K Thanki
Antioxidants. 2024-08-31 - 14 citationsDeletion of cystathionine-γ-lyase in bone marrow-derived cells promotes colitis-associated carcinogenesis.Ketan K Thanki, Paul Johnson, Edward J Higgins, Manjit Maskey, Ches'Nique Phillips
Redox Biology. 2022-09-01 - 15 citationsEfficacy of Novel Aminooxyacetic Acid Prodrugs in Colon Cancer Models: Towards Clinical Translation of the Cystathionine β-Synthase Inhibition ConceptMark R. Hellmich, Celia Chao, Katalin Módis, Ye Ding, John R. Zatarain
Biomolecules. 2021-07-21
Journal Articles
- Upregulation of Cystathionine--Synthase in Colonic Epithelia Reprograms Metabolism and Promotes CarcinogenesisPhillips CM, Zatarain JR, Nicholls ME, Porter C, Widen SG, Thanki K, Johnson PJ, Jawad MU, Moyer MP, Randall JW, Hellmich JW, Maskey M, Qiu S, Wood TG, Druzhyna N, Szc..., Cancer Res, 1/1/2017
Abstracts/Posters
- Cystathionine-gamma-lyase (CSE) regulates macrophage interleukin-10 (IL-10) production in colitisThanki KK, Villéger R, Nicholls ME, Maskey M, Higgins EJ, Pinchuk IV, Chao C, Hellmich MR, First Annual Crohn’s and Colitis Congress, Las Vegas, NV, 1/18/2018
- Macrophage interleukin-10 (IL-10) production is dependent on cystathionine-gamma-lyase (CSE) expressionThanki KK, Nicholls ME, Villéger R, Maskey M, Higgins EJ, Pinchuk IV, Chao C, Hellmich MR, Digestive Disease Week, Washington, DC, 1/2/2018
- Cystathionine-beta-synthase (CBS) and the progression of colorectal carcinogenesisZatarain JR, Thanki K, Nicholls ME, Maskey M, Jawad MU, Phillips C, Modis K, Szabo C, Chao C, Hellmich R, AACR Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
Lectures
- Dysregulation of Reverse Transsulfuration Pathway Enzymes Promotes Colitis-Associated CarcinogenesisJacksonville, FL - 1/30/2018
- Ablation of cystathionine gamma lyase promotes colitis-associated carcinogenesis1/18/2018
- Defining the role of trans-sulfuration pathway enzymes in colitis-associated carcinogenesisGalveston, TX - 1/1/2017
Press Mentions
Does Fructose ‘Feed’ Cancer? Here’s What the Research Actually SaysAugust 14th, 2026
Why a New Study Suggests 7 Weekly Drinks May Be the New Limit for Alcohol RiskJune 12th, 2026
More Than 1 Drink a Day Linked to Health Risks, Clashing with U.S. GuidelinesJune 11th, 2026
Other Languages
- Hindi
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