Dr. Parikh discusses a practical approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease with Dr. Alex Perelman, a gastroenterologist with Vanguard Gastroenterology and clinical instructor at New York University. They discuss symptoms, diagnostic tests beyond the endoscopy, and management strategies. 

For today's gut doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Michael Karasik, Director of Interventional Endoscopy for Hartford Healthcare's Digestive Health Center and an interventional gastroenterologist with CTGI. Dr. Karasik discusses per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of achalasia, an esophageal condition that results in trouble swallowing. 

Dr. Parikh and APRN Priscilla Quilter discuss microscopic colitis - a condition where the colon looks normal endoscopically but there is underlying inflammation that can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and weight loss. They discuss common presentations, diagnostic tests and treatment strategies.

In this episode of the Gut Doctor podcast, Dr. Parikh interviews Megan Lester, a doctor of naturopathic medicine at Collaborative Natural Health Partners LLC. They discuss a non-traditional approach to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. In this episode, they focus on Dr. Lester's preferred diagnostic strategies and her antimicrobial therapies including traditional antibiotics, herbal antimicrobials, and an elemental diet. 

In the GI 101 series, Dr. Parikh interviews one of the training physicians to get their perspective on a variety of gastrointestinal topics. In today's episode he talks with Dr. Bashar Sharma, a gastroenterology fellow at the University of Connecticut.  Bashar is certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine and he provides another overview of the currently available pharmaceutical options for weight loss management. 

In this Food as Medicine episode, Dr. Parikh discusses probiotics. It is a topic that he frequently encounters with his patients and his family as everyone is intrigued. He tries to provide some general clinical guidance based on his own patient experience and the limited studies available in the literature. 

Dr. Parikh interviews Dr. Michael DiSiena, a gastroenterologist with CTGI. They discuss the common allergens, symptoms and treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis including the new therapeutic frontiers on the horizon. 

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.