Violeta B Popov MD PhD
Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Bariatric Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU Langone Director of Bariatric Endoscopy, VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
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240 E 38th StFl 23New York, NY 10016
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Summary
- Dr. Violeta Popov, based in New York, is a Gastroenterologist with expertise in bariatric medicine, obesity and weight management, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, intragastric balloon placement, bariatric endoscopy, and endoscopic suturing. She completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and two residencies in Internal Medicine at Westchester Medical Center and MedStar Health/Harbor Hospital. She currently serves as an attending physician at both NYU Langone Health and Director of Bariatric Endoscopy at VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus. Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Popov has made significant contributions to medical literature, with noteworthy publications in renowned journals. She is also actively involved in clinical trials such as the Napoleon Measurement of Gastrojejunal Anastomosis.
Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2009 - 2012
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
MedStar Health Georgetown University/Harbor HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2002
Medical University of Sofia FOMClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2017 - 2026
CT State Medical License 2004 - 2015
PA State Medical License 2003 - 2004
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 2022 Healio Disruptive Innovator - Clinical Innovation Award American College of Gastroenterology-Healio, 2022
Clinical Trials
- Napoleon Measurement of Gastrojejunal Anastomosis Start of enrollment: 2021 Jun 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Mucin 5AC as a Biomarker for Sessile Serrated Lesions: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Kevin Liu, Moniyka Sachar, Violeta Popov, Ziheng Pei, Giulio Quarta
Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology. 2025-05-01 - Multicenter evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 on the uptake of endoscopic skills by gastroenterology trainees.Abraham Z Cheloff, Briton Lee, Leah Kim, Nihaal Karnik, Elissa Lin
Surgical Endoscopy. 2025-04-01 - Impact of Prior Bariatric Surgery on Labor and Delivery-Related Outcomes: A Nationwide Study.Bhanu Siva Mohan Pinnam, Pius Ehiremen Ojemolon, Shahroz Fatima, Marwan S Abougergi, Violeta Popov
Obesity Surgery. 2025-04-01
Journal Articles
- PEPCK1 Antisense Oligonucleotide Prevents Adiposity and Impairs Hepatic Glycogen Synthesis in High-Fat Male Fed RatsArijeet K Gattu, Varman T Samuel, Violeta Popov, Daniel F Vatner, Gary Cline, Endocrinology
Authored Content
- Rise in Biliary Disease Seen in Patients That Undergo Laparoscopic Bariatric SurgeryOctober 2018
- Rise in Biliary Disease Seen in Patients That Undergo Laparoscopic Bariatric SurgeryOctober 2018
- Rise in Biliary Disease Seen in Patients That Undergo Laparoscopic Bariatric SurgeryOctober 2018
- Mo1704 NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVICES INCREASE SESSILE SERRATED ADENOMA DETECTION RATE IN COLONOSCOPY – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSISMay 2018
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Press Mentions
Jury Still Out on Holding GLP-1s Prior to Endoscopy as New Research Continues to EmergeDecember 24th, 2024- Do GLP-1 Agonists Really Need to Be Stopped Before Endoscopy?November 5th, 2024
- Gastroenterologists Can Play a Critical Role in Obesity ManagementAugust 12th, 2024
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