The Gut Doctor

Dr. Parikh discusses chronic pancreatitis with Anisha Mistry, PA-C. PA Mistry details the etiology and risk factors for chronic pancreatitis, common symptoms, and typical first line treatment options. 

The Gut Doctor interviews Dr. Michael Selden, a gastroenterologist with CTGI who manages complex and refractory gastroparesis patients in the greater Hartford area. They discuss risk factors, symptoms, medical treatments, and endoscopic therapy. 

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Stephanie Gort, PA-C. PA Gort reviews the popular pharmacotherapy options for weight loss and when they should be considered. She also details common side effects of these medications.

Drs. Parikh and Singhania discuss Helicobacter pylori which is a highly prevalent bacteria that can affect almost anyone. They discuss symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. They also discuss what can happen if Helicobacter pylori is left untreated.

On this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh speaks with Dr. Rohit Singhania. Dr. Singhania provides a patient-friendly general overview of inflammatory bowel disease - both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. They discuss causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. 

In today's Gut Doctor episode, Dr. Parikh welcomes back APRN Priscilla Quilter. They discuss pouchitis, which is a condition that ails certain patients with inflammatory bowel disease and familial adenomatous polyposis after they have undergone surgery. In this episode, APRN Quilter who is at risk for pouchitis as well as common symptoms and treatment options. 

Dr. Parikh talks acupuncture with Matt Maneggia, licensed acupuncturist and owner of CT Family Acupuncture. They discuss the roots of acupuncture, the potential mechanisms of action, benefits and side effects. Finally they discuss how acupuncture can play a role in GI diseases. After listening to the episode, if you are interested in learning more, please visit www. CTfamilyacupuncture.com, email...

Dr. Parikh and registered dietician Jamie Allers discuss one of the most well studied diets: the Mediterranean Diet. They discuss what the diet entails, diseases that may benefit from it, and potential adverse effects. Jamie also touches on the anti-inflammatory nature of the Mediterranean diet and potential GI benefits. Finally she comments on other anti-inflammatory strategies. 

Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Sarah Canavan, a member of CTGI's Celiac Disease Center of Excellence. They discuss the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic options, and treatment of Celiac disease. Dr. Canavan also touches upon non-celiac wheat intolerance, diseases associated with Celiac disease, and what to look for when going gluten free does not help. 

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh discusses "bread-and-butter" gastrointestinal topics with one of the training physicians. In this episode, he discusses liver diseases unique to pregnancy with Dr.  Eric Vecchio, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut. 

In this food as medicine episode, Dr. Parikh and registered dietician Jamie Allers review Paleo and Whole 30 diets. They discuss the food restrictions and preferences advocated by these diets and how these diets can provide clinical benefits. Jamie is a registered dietician with Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center.

Dr. Parikh and Jamie Allers do a deeper dive into intermittent fasting (IF). Jamie is a registered dietician with Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center.  They discuss the different types of IF, how to implement an IF diet, potential setbacks and risks of IF, and which disease states could benefit from intermittent fasting.

Dr. Parikh does a deep dive into the histopathology of Celiac disease with Dr. Anshu Trivedi- a gastrointestinal pathologist with Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants and the medical director of Connecticut GI Pathology Laboratory. Dr. Trivedi explains how gluten results in an immune reaction which causes inflammation in the small intestine. They also discuss what happens when a patient with...

Dr. Parikh talks Barrett's esophagus with David Chaletsky. Dr. Chaletsky manages one of the largest Barrett's esophagus treatment programs in New England. They discuss how acid reflux leads to Barrett's, how endoscopy is used to make the diagnosis,  which lifestyle changes can delay disease progression and when to pursue treatment options such as radio-frequency ablation. 

Dr. Parikh discusses the nuances and challenges of inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy with APRN Carli Willard. APRN Willard reviews blood work, diagnostic studies, safe medications, contraindicated medications, optimal mode of delivery and when to refer to maternal-fetal medicine. 

Since March is colon cancer awareness month, Dr. Parikh discusses colorectal cancer. He addresses the increasing incidence, the risk factors, the protective factors, symptoms of CRC, the new screening age of 45, and briefly reviews the various screening modalities. 

In this episode of the gut doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh talks with Dr. Kevin Jo as they discuss hemorrhoids: what they are, how they present, and how we can manage them.

Dr. Parikh discusses non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with APRN Priscilla Quilter. They discuss who is likely to get it, how to diagnose it and what to do about it.

In this food as medicine series episode, Dr. Parikh discusses the gluten free diet for Celiac disease with Jamie Allers, a registered dietician with Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center.

In this food as medicine series episode, Dr. Parikh welcomes back Jamie Allers, a registered dietician with Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center. They discuss two popular weight loss strategies: intermittent fasting and low carb diets. 

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh discusses "bread-and-butter" gastrointestinal topics with one of the training physicians. In this episode, he discusses the extra-intestinal manifestations (EIMs) of inflammatory bowel disease with Dr. Sanket Patel, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut.

Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Chioma Anjou regarding the role of fecal microbiota transplantation in GI diseases, especially Clostridium difficile. 

In this food as medicine series episode, Dr. Parikh speaks with Liberty Delassus, a registered dietician, who specializes in gut health. They discuss a low FODMAP diet and how it can be part of the solution for a variety of GI illnesses. 

In this food as medicine series episodes, Dr. Parikh discusses yogurt and its benefits to the GI tract.

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh discusses "bread-and-butter" gastrointestinal topics with one of the training physicians. In this episode, he interviews Dr.  Marianna Mavilia, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Mavilia discusses small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.