Rhonda Frances Souza MD
Co-Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases, Baylor University Medical Center and Center for Esophageal Research, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Texas A&M College of Medicine
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3434 Swiss AveSte 200Dallas, TX 75204
Phone+1 469-800-7050
Fax+1 469-800-7060
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Education & Training
University of MarylandFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1994 - 1997
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2016 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1996 - 2017
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow of the ASGE
- American Society of Clinical Investigation (ASCI) 2010
- Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2006
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Studies on Bile Acids in Barrett's Esophagus
- The Role of HIF-2a in the Pathogenesis of Reflux Esophagitis Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
- Aspirin in Preventing Disease Recurrence in Patients With Barrett Esophagus After Successful Elimination by Radiofrequency Ablation Start of enrollment: 2016 Jan 15
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Beyond the Surface: Exploring Altered Esophageal Distensibility and Compliance in Eosinophilic Esophagitis.Chanakyaram A Reddy, Melissa Nelson, Rhonda F Souza, Stuart J Spechler, Anh D Nguyen
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2026-09-23 - Presentation of the AGA William Beaumont Prize in Gastroenterology to Stuart Jon Spechler, MD, AGAF.Rhonda F Souza, Gary W Falk, David Katzka
Gastroenterology. 2026-09-03 - Discordance Between Functional Lumen Imaging Probe and Timed Barium Esophagram in Patients With a Chicago Classification v4.0 Manometric Diagnosis of Esophagogastric J...Roma N Ahuja, Mehr Hakim, Ashton C Ellison, Chanakyaram A Reddy, Vani J A Konda
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2026-09-01
Journal Articles
- Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Cause Achalasia and Other Esophageal Motility Disorders?Stuart Jon Spechler, Rhonda Souza, Nature
Authored Content
- Obtaining Adequate Lamina Propria for Subepithelial Fibrosis Evaluation in Pediatric Eosinophilic EsophagitisJanuary 2018
Press Mentions
Study Could Change Clinical Treatment for Patients with Unmanaged HeartburnOctober 17th, 2019
Histologic Changes in the Esophagus in Patients with GERDSeptember 19th, 2019
DDW 2019 Celebrates Golden JubileeMay 17th, 2019
Grant Support
- Stratification of Cancer Risk in Patients with Non-Dysplastic Barrett's Esophagus using TissueCypher: The SCRiBE studyBAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE2023–2027
- A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Surveillance versus. Endoscopic Therapy for Barretts Esophagus with Low-grade Dysplasia: The SURVENT TrialUNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER2022–2027
- The Role of APE1/Ref-1 in Reflux-Induced Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Benign Barrett's Metaplasia: A Novel Target for Preventing Recurrent Barrett's Esophagus After Radiofrequency AblationBAYLOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE2020–2025
- Clinical Studies On Bile Acids In Barrett'S EsophagusVeterans Affairs2011–2012
- Basic And Clinical Studies On The Role Of Bile Acids In Barrett'S EsophagusNational Cancer Institute2009–2012
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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