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Clinical Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tossapol Kerdsirichairat

Specialties

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Language spoken

Thai, English

Qualifications

Medical School

- M.D., Faculty of Medicine (First Class Honor), Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2008

Board Certifications

- Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
- Diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology, 2017

Fellowships

- Gastroenterology, University of Michigan, MI, USA, 2014 - 2017
- Advanced Endoscopy, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA, 2017 - 2019
Academic Rank: Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, PA, USA

Special Clinical Interests

- Advanced/ interventional/ therapeutic endoscopy
- Bariatric endoscopy, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, endoscopic bariatric revisions
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures, EUS-guided celiac plexus neurolysis, EUS-guided fine needle biopsy, EUS-guided fine needle aspiration, EUS-guided liver biopsy, EUS-guided fiducial placement, internal EUS-directed transgastric ERCP, EUS guided pancreatic fluid collection and postoperative fluid collection drainage
- Diagnostic EUS including tumor staging
- Cancer Genetics and cancer screening: esophagus, stomach, pancreas, colorectum, anus
- Endoscopic tissue ablation, resection and dissection
- Pancreaticobiliary diseases, necrotizing pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer
- Deep enteroscopy (single and double-balloon/device-assisted)
- Endoscopic management in altered gastrointestinal anatomy and post liver transplant

- Director, National Pancreas Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Center at Geisinger| - Director, Anal Cancer Screening Program, Geisinger Health System| - Director, Pancreatic Cancer Screening Program, Geisinger Health System| - Director, Inherited Risk GI Clinic and Lynch Syndrome Program, Geisinger Health System| - Co-Director, Pancreas Program, Geisinger Health System|

1. Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation improves quality of life in patients with refractory recurrent acute pancreatitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 Sep;14(9):1317-23
2. Urgent ERCP with pancreatic stent placement or replacement for salvage of post-ERCP pancreatitis. Endoscopy. 2014 Dec;46(12):1085-94
3. Durability and long-term outcomes of direct EUS-guided gastroenterostomy using lumen-apposing metal stents for gastric outlet obstruction Endosc Int Open 2019 Feb;7(2):E144-E150

Doctor's Schedule

Day	Time	Location
Mon1	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Mon1	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Wed3	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Wed3	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Thu4	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Thu4	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Fri5	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Fri5	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Sun7	09:00 - 12:0009:0012:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)
Sun7	13:00 - 17:0013:0017:00	Digestive Disease Center (Building B 2nd Floor)

Article by this doctor

Permanently amazed by the effective identification for precise treatment

"Immensely impressed by the hospital's swift and decisive action, I shudder to think what might have unfolded had the doctor not intervened promptly that day. I could've ended up in another medical facility, possibly staring down the daunting prospect of invasive colon cancer surgery and a life tethered to a colostomy bag."

Transoral incisionless fundoplication | Let’s Talk About Health Ep. 10

Welcome to Episode 10 of Let's Talk About Health! In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Tossapol Kerdsirichairat.

New American guidelines on how to deal with a blocked bile duct

A biliary stricture is similar to a traffic jam in your liver's drainage system. It involves narrowing that can obstruct the flow of bile, a substance produced by your liver to aid in food digestion. Sometimes, you might not notice anything wrong at first, even though there could be underlying issues with your liver.

Why you shouldn't delay care for chronic acid reflux

Heartburn probably is one of the most common digestive problems which almost every person experiences at least once in their life.

Endoscopic advances in the management of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common cancer of the pancreas. PDAC is an aggressive and difficult malignancy to treat.

Let’s talk about health Ep. 2: A Growing Problem Worldwide?

Obesity is also associated with the leading causes of death worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. Accordingly to WHO, at least 2.8 million patients die each year as a result of being overweight or obese.

Amyloidosis: An invisible killer

Amyloidosis is a rare condition affecting approximately 1 in every 100,000 people. It is caused by the overproduction of amyloid proteins.

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF), an advanced non-surgical treatment for GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition in which the gastric contents move up into the esophagus. Reflux becomes a disease when it causes frequent or severe symptoms or injury. Reflux may damage the esophagus, pharynx, or respiratory tract.

A new American standard for screening colonoscopy

According to the World Health Organization's data in 2020, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer after breast cancer and lung cancer, and is ranked second in cancer-related deaths after lung cancer.

A thorough doctor with a multidisciplinary team leads to a lasting positive outcome

Rene, a patient at Bumrungrad International Hospital, first visited at his wife’s insistence after a bout of diarrhea and some general discomfort.

Obesity solutions at doctors fingertips | Bariatric Endoscopy at Bumrungrad

Accordingly to WHO, at least 2.8 million patients dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Digestive Disease Center of Bumrungrad International Hospital provides solutions to obesity.

Why COVID-19 is more dangerous in patients with obesity, even if they’re young

The evidence is clear that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease and death.

Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers, often occurring without warning signs. Given its location deep in the abdomen, a physical exam might not be able to detect early disease, and the vast majority of patients present at a late stage called metastasis.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) for Weight Loss

ESG is the latest weight loss technique that uses endoscopic suturing to shrink the stomach, and without surgery, results in no external scarring, minimal complications and a faster recovery

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty: A New Way to Lose Weight Without Surgery

Obesity does not only undermines impair self-confidence, but Obesity makes many patients lose confidence in their appearance. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), a novel technique derived from a prior prior surgical technique called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), is less invasive, and offers favorable weight reduction outcomes.

Experience a Cutting-Edge Approach to Colon Cancer Treatment Without Surgery

Meet Mr. Nattapong Sukhavisidh, a 77-year-old Thai gentleman who, regrettably, missed his routine health check-ups for a decade. When it was finally time to recommence his health assessments, his healthcare provider wisely recommended a colonoscopy, given his age and the importance of colorectal cancer screening. During this examination, several small colon polyps were identified.