RhondaFrancesSouzaMD
Gastroenterology • Dallas, TXCo-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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Office
Baylor University Medical Center, Center for Esophageal Research
3500 Gaston Avenue, HOB 2, Suite 250
Dallas, TX 75246Phone+1 214-865-2242- Is this information wrong?
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 - 2024
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 Start of enrollment: 2009 Mar 01
- 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
- An Endoscopic Scoring System for Achalasia: The CARS score.Peller, M., Schauer, J., Ellison, A., Nguyen, A., Carlson, D., Keswani, R., Reddy, C., Souza, R., Spechler, S., Pandolfino, J., Konda, V.> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2024 Feb 29
- In Human Esophageal Epithelial and Muscle Cells Treated With T-Helper Type 2 Cytokines, Upadacitinib Decreases Eotaxin-3 Secretion and Muscle Tension.Nelson, M., Zhang, X., Podgaetz, E., Melmed, A., Spechler, S., Souza, R.> ;Gastroenterology. 2024 Feb 14
- Reply.Stuart J Spechler, Chanakyaram A Reddy, Kristina Allen-Brady, Amiko M Uchida, Kathryn A Peterson, Alessandrina M Hoffman, Rhonda F Souza> ;Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2023 Oct 5
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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- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- 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
- Role Of IL-6/STAT3 Signaling In The Neoplastic Progression Of Barrett'S EsophagusVeterans Affairs2011
- Role Of Acid In The Development Of Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2011
- Clinical Studies On Bile Acids In Barrett'S EsophagusClinical Science Research &Development2009
- Igfiir And Tgf-B In Gastrointestinal TumorigenesisNational Cancer Institute1997
- Molecular Basis Of Early Esophageal NeoplasiaNational Cancer Institute1995–1996
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Hospital Affiliations
Dallas VA North Texas HCSDallas, Texas
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, Texas
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