Edward Cuaresma
Experienced in Turcot Syndrome

Dr. Edward Cuaresma

Gastroenterology
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience

Experienced in Turcot Syndrome
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

Edward Cuaresma, MD, cares for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, from celiac and Crohn's disease to irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Cuaresma is also experienced with endoscopy, a nonsurgical procedure where a flexible tube with a light and camera is used to visualize the digestive tract to aid in diagnosing and treating disease.Dr. Cuaresma understands how medical conditions affect a person's emotional and psychosocial well-being. His approach is that of an ongoing partnership with each patient, with an emphasis on accessibility and open communication as they work toward a common goal. He is dedicated to providing excellent, evidence-based digestive care.Away from work, Dr. Cuaresma enjoys photography, film and literature. He also enjoys hiking as a way to experience the nature unique to the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Cuaresma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Turcot Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Ohio State University College Of Medicine, Columbus, OH, 2016
Residency
Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Gastroenterology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

The effect of short-course antibiotics on the resistance profile of colonizing gut bacteria in the ICU: a prospective cohort study.
The effect of short-course antibiotics on the resistance profile of colonizing gut bacteria in the ICU: a prospective cohort study.
Journal: Critical care (London, England)
Published: February 05, 2020
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