Dr. Christopher Kasia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Kasia, MD, is an assistant professor specializing in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at the University of Chicago. His clinical expertise includes the evaluation and management of patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), as well as a variety of gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dr. Kasia performs a range of endoscopic procedures including esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), colonoscopies, BRAVO pH capsule deployment, interpretation, and esophageal dilations. He is dedicated to mentoring in clinical education for medical students, residents, and fellows, exemplifying a commitment to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. His research interests focus on the combined use of aspirin and statins in reducing the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as exploring the safety of wireless capsule endoscopy in patients with implantable cardiac devices, and examining outcomes related to COVID-19 in rheumatic diseases.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy