Dr. Priya Kathpalia
Overview
Dr. Priya Kathpalia is a gastroenterologist who cares for patients with conditions affecting the esophagus (the tube that goes from the mouth to the stomach), offering both diagnostic and therapeutic expertise. She treats esophageal motility disorders (problems with food passing through the esophagus), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis (chronic inflammation of the esophagus likely caused by allergies) and other complex conditions involving the first part of the digestive tract. In addition to performing upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, she uses advanced diagnostic methods, such as esophageal manometry, Bravo esophageal pH monitoring, esophageal impedance pH testing, EndoFLIP and mucosal impedance (MiVu) studies. She serves as medical director of services for patients with issues related to esophageal motility. Kathpalia earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF. Passionate about medical education and curriculum development, Kathpalia directs UCSF's gastroenterology fellowship program. She also co-chairs the UCSF Medical Staff Committee on Professionalism. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, where she served on the training committee. She also serves on the American Foregut Society's clinical practice committee and previously was a member of the editorial board for the journal Gastroenterology .
Dr. Kathpalia is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 Divisadero St., First Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
505 Parnassus Ave., Room L-103, San Francisco, CA 94143
1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94115
1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94115
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kathpalia 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Priya Kathpalia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Priya Kathpalia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Priya Kathpalia by calling their office at 415-885-7768. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Priya Kathpalia a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Priya Kathpalia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Achalasia, 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. Priya Kathpalia specialize in?
While Dr. Priya Kathpalia is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Priya Kathpalia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Priya Kathpalia has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Priya Kathpalia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Priya Kathpalia accept my insurance?
Dr. Priya Kathpalia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7768 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Kathpalia isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Kathpalia isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Kathpalia isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Kathpalia isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Kathpalia isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Kathpalia isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kathpalia isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kathpalia isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Kathpalia isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kathpalia isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kathpalia isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kathpalia isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Kathpalia isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kathpalia isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.