Overview
Dr. Dassopoulos is the Medical Director of the Baylor Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). He earned his medical degree at Brown University before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Dr. Dassopoulos was fellowship trained in Gastroenterology at the University of Chicago. Prior to joining Baylor Scott & White Health, Dr. Dassopoulos served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and as an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of the Section of Inflammatory Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Dassopoulos is a nationally recognized expert in the IBDs: Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis and pouchitis. The mission of the Baylor IBD center is to provide advanced, patient-centered care to patients with these lifelong and sometimes debilitating diseases. Disease management entails a treatment plan for inducing and maintaining remission, a focus on patient function and quality of life, monitoring and prevention of disease and treatment complications, support for the patient in his/her role as self-manager and care coordinated with the patient's primary provider and other specialists. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 2023 Physician of the Year.
Dr. Dassopoulos is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Dassopoulos is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Dassopoulos is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3409 Worth St, Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75246
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. Themistocles Dassopoulos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos by calling their office at 469-800-7180. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Themistocles Dassopoulos specialize in?
While Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos accept my insurance?
Dr. Themistocles Dassopoulos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-7180 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Dassopoulos isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Dassopoulos isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. Dassopoulos isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Dassopoulos isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Dassopoulos isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- ColonoscopyDr. Dassopoulos isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Dassopoulos isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Dassopoulos isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Dassopoulos isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.