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Richard Kozarek, MD, Gastroenterology, Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason Medical Center

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Gastroenterology • Seattle, WA

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pancreas Disease

Clinical Professor of Medicine, University Wash; Emeritus Executive Director Digestive Disease institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Clinical Researcher, Benaroya Research Institute, Center for Interventional Immunology.

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Kozarek is a gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA and has been affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center since 1983 where he served as Chief of Gastroenterology and was the Executive Director of the Digestive Disease Institute. He received his medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and was in practice 44 years, retiring from clinical practice in 2021. He specialized in advanced endoscopic interventional, biliary tract disease, gastrointestinal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease and is experienced in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, interventional gastroenterology, and clinical research. His current position is co-investigator of the NIH supported DREAM protocol at Benaroya Research Institute. He continues to mentor multiple residents, GI and advanced endoscopy fellows, as well as Visiting Scholars.

Education & Training

  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1975 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1974 - 1995
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Master American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Henry L. Bockus Medal recipient World Gastroenterology Organization, 2019
  • Master World Gastroenterology Organization, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • How to Plan for DDW 2023April 2023
  • One Physician's Take on CME in the Era of COVID: ACG 2020November 2020
  • Integration of Research into Endoscopic PracticeJune 2018
  • Mo1149 DIFFERENCES IN LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES OVER A 10 YEAR SPANMay 2018
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Grant Support

  • DREAM protocol TiDAPC ConsortiumNIHPresent

Research History

  • Chief of Gastroenterology/Executive Director, Digestive Disease Institute, Virginia Mason, SeattleMultiple investigational trials using biologics, immunosuppressants, and small molecules for CUC and Crohn's. Multiple RCT trials studying endoscopic innovations, technology, and techniques. Numerous outcomes studies. Current T1DAPC Consortium and NIH-supported DREAM study1983 - 2021

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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