Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia
Overview
Dr. Visrodia is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Digestive Diseases at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is an Interventional Endoscopist who specializes in the endoscopic management of pancreas, bile duct, gallbladder and gastrointestinal disorders. He has a particular interest in the endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions throughout the gastrointestinal tract using endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). He is trained in several other advanced therapies, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and fine needle aspiration/biopsy, balloon enteroscopy, cholangioscopy, radiofrequency ablation (e.g., Barrett’s esophagus), stent placement, stricture dilation, and endoscopic suturing.Dr. Visrodia is originally from Los Angeles, CA and graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. He stayed on to receive his M.D. from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California with Dean’s Honors, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He pursued an additional year of specialty training in Interventional Endoscopy at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He was on faculty at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, prior to returning to Columbia University. Dr. Visrodia is an active member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO). He has published research and review articles, book chapters, editorials and delivered presentations on the endoscopic management of pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions (e.g., Barrett’s esophagus) as well as improving the safety of endoscopy.
Dr. Visrodia is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY 10032
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Dr. Visrodia has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia by calling their office at 646-317-3533. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Barrett Esophagus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia specialize in?
While Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia accept my insurance?
Dr. Kavel H. Visrodia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-317-3533 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Visrodia isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- EndoscopyDr. Visrodia isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Visrodia isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Visrodia isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Visrodia isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Visrodia isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Visrodia isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Visrodia isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- GallstonesDr. Visrodia isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Visrodia isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Visrodia isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Visrodia isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Visrodia isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Visrodia isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Visrodia isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.