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 is a gastroenterologist based in New York, NY, specializing in advanced endoscopic interventions and bariatric medicine. She completed her gastroenterology fellowship at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and her internal medicine residency at both Westchester Medical Center and MedStar Health Georgetown University/Harbor Hospital. She serves as an attending physician at NYU Langone Health and the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus. Her expertise includes bariatric medicine, weight management, and advanced endoscopic techniques. Dr. Popov has authored several publications in notable journals and has received the 2022 Healio Disruptive Innovator - Award. She also has experience conducting clinical trials, including 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 - 2028
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
- Revisiting POWER in the GLP-1 Age.Andres Acosta, Naresh Gunaratnam, Violeta Popov, Pooja Singhal, Janese Laster-Butler
Gastroenterology. 2026-06-17 - Association Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Fibrosis Severity.Nina Devas, Sharnendra Sidhu, Sindhura Kolli, Holly Lofton, Alice Y Tsai
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 2026-05-27 - Rates of de novo alcohol use disorder and de novo high-risk alcohol use after bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Abraham Z Cheloff, Sigrid Young, Leah Kim, Praneet Wander, Daniel Castaneda
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2026-04-21
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
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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