Physician

Gastroenterology

Dr. Paul A. Akerman works in the field of Gastroenterology. He attended George Washington University School of Medicine. George Washington University School of Medicine has a rank of 67 in research and a 0 in primary care He over the years received 2 awards: "Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Fellow (FACG)". Paul Akerman is also a published physician. He has 32 publication published. The most recent publication is: Paclitaxel and concurrent radiation for locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma. Doctor Paul A. Akerman, MD accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: Past, Present, and Factors Impacting Future Dissemination.
• Spiral enteroscopy versus double-balloon enteroscopy: choosing the right tool for the job.
• Spiral enteroscopy: Prime time or for the happy few?
• Removal of a Bravo 24-hour pH capsule with endoscopic scissors.
• Spiral enteroscopy and push enteroscopy.
• Spiral enteroscopy: a novel method of enteroscopy by using the Endo-Ease Discovery SB overtube and a pediatric colonoscope.
• Cetuximab with concurrent chemoradiation for esophagogastric Cancer: assessment of toxicity.
• Docetaxel, capecitabine and carboplatin in metastatic esophagogastric Cancer: a phase II study.
• A phase I study of docetaxel, oxaliplatin, and capecitabine in patients with metastatic gastroesophageal Cancer.
• Phase I/II study of trastuzumab, paclitaxel, cisplatin and radiation for locally advanced, HER2 overexpressing, Esophageal adenocarcinoma.
• Paclitaxel poliglumex (PPX-Xyotax) and concurrent radiation for esophageal and gastric Cancer: a phase I study.
• Erlotinib and chemoradiation followed by maintenance erlotinib for locally advanced pancreatic Cancer: a phase I study.
• Phase I study of docetaxel, capecitabine, and carboplatin in metastatic esophagogastric Cancer.
• Gemcitabine, paclitaxel, and radiation for locally advanced pancreatic Cancer: a Phase I trial.
• Overexpression of the HER-2/neu oncogene in pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
• Paclitaxel, cisplatin, and concurrent radiation for esophageal Cancer.
• Paclitaxel and concurrent radiation for locally advanced pancreatic Cancer.
• Role of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis and staging of pancreatic Cancer.
• Paclitaxel and concurrent radiation for gastric Cancer.
• Paclitaxel and concurrent radiation therapy for locally advanced adenocarcinomas of the pancreas, stomach, and gastroEsophageal junction.
• Paclitaxel and concurrent radiation for locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma.
• Long-term ethanol consumption alters the hepatic response to the regenerative effects of tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
• Preoperative nutrition assessment in liver transplantation.
• Endoscopic therapy of a bleeding duodenal Diverticulum.
• Incidence of arrhythmia with central venous catheter insertion and exchange.
• Reducing arrhythmias associated with central venous catheter insertion or exchange.
• Antibodies to tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibit liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy.
• Spiral enteroscopy with the new DSB overtube: a novel technique for deep peroral small-bowel intubation.
• Moving towards better health: a survey of transport authorities and primary care trusts in South West England.
• The spiral enteroscopy training initiative: results of a prospective study evaluating the Discovery SB overtube device during small bowel enteroscopy (with video).
• Effect of a retrograde-viewing device on adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy: the TERRACE study.

Schools

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• George Washington University School Of Medicine

• Mt Auburn Hospital

• Harvard University

Procedures Preformed

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• Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
• Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• Liver Biopsy
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Conditions Treated

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• Abdominal Pain
• Anemia
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Doctors Specialties

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• Gastroenterology

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Fellow (FACG)

Education

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• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• George Washington University School of Medicine

Hospital

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• Rhode Island Hospital

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1942302773
NPPES Provider LastName		AKERMAN
NPPES Provider FirstName		PAUL
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		029053105
NPPES Provider State		RI
Specialty Description		Gastroenterology
Total Claim Count		457.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1942302773
Last Name Of The Provider	AKERMAN
First Name Of The Provider	PAUL
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