Department of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh

Kenneth E. Fasanella, MD
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Assistant Professor of Medicine

Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship
Office: Div. of Gastro., Hepatology & Nutrition
PUH, M2, C Wing - 200 Lothrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
Phone: 412-648-9115
Fax: 412-648-9378
E-mail: fasanellake@upmc.edu
Education
MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2001
BA, University of Virginia, 1996
Training
Fellowship in Gastroenterology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2007
Residency in Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 2004
Area of Specialization/Research Interest  
Endoscopic treatments of advanced Barrett's esophagus and early Barrett's cancer
Endoscopic ultrasound and advanced therapeutic endoscopy.
Pancreatic diseases including chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic malignancies.
 
Profile
Dr. Fasanella specializes in the treatment of esophageal and pancreatic diseases, including swallowing disorders, Barrett's esophagus, chronic pancreatitis, and diagnosis of pancreatic malignancies. He is trained in endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic mucosal resection, and ablative techniques for dysplastic Barrett's esophagus and early Barrett's cancer.