John Clarke, MD
Dr. John Clarke is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Gastroenterology & Hepatology Division at Stanford University where he is also the Director of the Esophageal Program. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons followed by residency in internal medicine from Johns Hopkins Hospital and fellowship from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Gastroenterology. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology from American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Clarke’s career has combined research, education and clinical care. His clinical areas of expertise include achalasia, dysphagia, eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal dysmotility, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastroparesis, GI-manifestations of scleroderma and GI dysmotility.
From an education standpoint, Dr. Clarke has lectured in over a dozen countries, authored over 25 textbook chapters and serves on the educational affairs committee of the American College of Gastroenterology.
Representative Publications:
An Endoscopically Implantable Device Stimulates the Lower Esophageal Sphincter on Demand by Remote Control: A Study Using a Canine Model
The Utility of Contrast-Enhanced Endoscopic Ultrasound in Monitoring Ethanol-Induced Pancreatic Tissue Ablation: A Pilot Study in a Porcine Model
Preliminary Pneumoperitoneum Facilitates Transgastric Access Into the Peritoneal Cavity for Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery: A Pilot Study in a Live Porcine Model
Severity of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Directly Proportional to the Invasiveness of Endoscopic Intervention: A Pilot Study in a Canine Model
