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Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos, MD, Gastroenterology, Newark, NJ, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

NikolaosTPyrsopoulosMDPhD, MBA, FACP, AGAF, FAASLD, FRCP(Edin)

Gastroenterology • Newark, NJ

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Professor and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Professor Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School Medical Director Liver Transplantation University Hospital

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Summary

  • Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos, MD, PhD, MBA, FACP, AGAF, FAASLD, FRCP currently serves as Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at New Jersey Medical School and the Medical Director of Liver Transplantation for University Hospital.
    He completed his medical degrees (MD and PhD) at theUniversity of Athens in Greece, followed by residency and fellowships at Sismanogleio General Hospital in Athens and the University Of Miami School Of Medicine. Dr. Pyrsopoulos is board certified in the areas of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. He received his M.B.A. from the University Of Miami School Of Business.
    He has publications in various scientific journals, including the Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Transplantation and is one of the authors in the book devoted to the unique field of abdominal transplantation: Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation. In addition, he currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and other well‐known journals in the field of Hepatology and Gastroenterology.
    Dr. Pyrsopoulos is a Fellow of The American College of Physicians, American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Association of the Study of Liver Diseases. He is alsoa member of various medical associations such the European Association of the Study of the Liver, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Society of Transplantation, among others. He has served in numerous national and institutional committees. In addition, he served as the Region 2 Review Board Chair for UNOS.
    Dr. Pyrsopoulos has participated inmultiple international and national research projects. He was the Rutgers NJMS Faculty Organization president. His vision is excellence in patient care, providing outstanding education to the fellows, residents and students and promoting the science of medicine by conducting research.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami School of Business Administration
    University of Miami School of Business AdministrationMBA, 2009
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2003 - 2005
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2003
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Transplant Hepatology, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Athens
    University of AthensClass of 1991
  • University of Athens
    University of AthensPhD, Fulminant Hepatic Failure

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Microbiota and the Liver  
    Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos, MD, Liver transplantation

Other

Press Mentions

  • Mallinckrodt to Present Data on TERLIVAZ® (Terlipressin) for Injection in Adult Patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting
    Mallinckrodt to Present Data on TERLIVAZ® (Terlipressin) for Injection in Adult Patients with Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific MeetingOctober 24th, 2022
  • Rutgers Colonoscopy Expert Available to Discuss New Efficacy Study
    Rutgers Colonoscopy Expert Available to Discuss New Efficacy StudyOctober 13th, 2022
  • University Hospital Liver Transplant Program Remains No. 1 Program in the Tri-State
    University Hospital Liver Transplant Program Remains No. 1 Program in the Tri-StateAugust 5th, 2021
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Committees

  • Member, Nominating committee, AGA 2018 - Present
  • Member, Financial committee, AASLD 2017 - Present
  • Councillor, Liver and Biliary, AGA 2017 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Greek, French, Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

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