Location
Scottsdale, Arizona
Summary
The research interests of Suryakanth R. Gurudu, M.D., include colon polyp prevention, complex polypectomy techniques (to avoid surgical resection of colon) and hereditary colon cancer syndromes.
Focus areas
Dr. Gurudu is involved in several studies to improve the quality of colon preparation and polyp detection, as well as enhance the overall effectiveness of colonoscopy in preventing colon cancer.
His other research interests are in establishing the role of small bowel capsule endoscopy and balloon-assisted enteroscopy in the management of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and other small bowel pathology.
Significance to patient care
Colon cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Unlike other cancers, colon cancer usually develops from precancerous polyps, which can be detected and removed easily during colonoscopy. Dr. Gurudu's research will directly help patients by improving their quality of colonoscopy, early detection and prevention of colon cancer.
Professional highlights
- Governors Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, American College of Gastroenterology, 2010
Recent Publications
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Professional Details
Primary Appointment
- Gastroenterology
Academic Rank
- Associate Professor of Medicine
Education
- MB BS University of Health Sciences, Siddhartha Medical College & Research Institute
- Rotating Internship - Medicine, Surgery, OB&GYN University General Hospital, Vijayawada, India
- Residency - General Medicine Osmania General Hospital
- Internship/Residency - Internal Medicine Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- Fellowship - Gastroenterology and Hepatology University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine