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Naveen Gara, MD, Gastroenterology, Escondido, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

NaveenGaraMD

Gastroenterology Escondido, CA

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Bariatric Medicine

Gastroenterology & Liver Institute

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Education & Training

  • Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center
    Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2014
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityMH Sc, Clinical Research, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • Missouri State University
    Missouri State UniversityMPH, 2006 - 2007
  • Andhra Medical College NTR
    Andhra Medical College NTRClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2019
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2007 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AASLD Young Investigator Award National Institutes of Health, 2012
  • Best Resident Researcher University of Hawaii, 2009
  • Nominated for Outstanding Graduate Assistant Missouri State University, 2007
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Hepatitis B Vaccine Protects Re-exposed Health Care Workers, but Does Not Provide Sterilizing Immunity  
    Werner JM, Abdalla A, Gara N, Ghany MG, Rehermann B, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2013
  • The New Standard of HCV Therapy: Retreatment in Experienced Patients  
    Gara N, Ghany MG, Clinical Liver Disease, 1/1/2012
  • Effect of a 1liter Fluid Load on Body Composition Measured by Air Displacement Plethysmography and Bioelectrical Impedance  
    Heiss C J, Gara N, Novotny D, Heberle H, Morgan L, Stufflebeam J, Fairfield M, Journal of Exercise Physiology, 1/1/2009

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Prospective Study of Withdrawal of Oral Antiviral Therapy in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients after Prolonged Virological Response
    Gara N, Tana M, Fryzek N, Zhao X, Doo E, Heller T, Liang T., Hoofnagle JH and Ghany MG, DDW - AGA Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1/1/2014
  • Prediction of Disease severity in Chronic Hepatitis C: Clinical Gestalt and Role of Transient Elastography
    Gara N, Sharma N, Koh C, Wright E, Kleiner D, Sherker A, Hoofnagle JH and Ghany MG, AASLD Annual Meeting, Washington, District of Columbia, 1/1/2013
  • Longevity of Cellular and Humoral Responses to Hepatitis B Vaccination
    Werner J, Gara N, Abdalla A, Liang J, Ghany M, Rehermann B, AASLD Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Viral Hepatitis and Occupational Risk 
    National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland - 1/1/2012
  • Durability of Antibody Response following Hepatitis B Vaccination in Healthcare Workers Vaccinates as Adults 
    Boston, Massachusetts - 1/1/2012
  • HIV/HBV Coinfection: Tenofovir Therapy and Phosphate Wasting 
    National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland - 1/1/2011
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations