David E. Loren, MD - Jefferson University Hospitals

David E Loren MD

Jefferson University Physician

Academic Title

Associate Professor
Associate Director, Medical Endoscopy
Co-Director, Pancreaticobiliary Section
Director, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology - Advanced Endoscopy (EUS-Ultrasound, ERCP, Bariatric)
Gastroenterology - GI Cancer (Colon, Rectal, Liver, Bile Duct, Esophagus)
Gastroenterology - Pancreatic, Bile Duct & Gallbladder Disease

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Overview

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Departments & Programs

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Education & Fellowships

Washington University School of Medicine, Medical School
Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Years in Practice

Board Certification

Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliation

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Methodist Hospital Division of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Aetna
Blue Choice
Cigna PPO, POS
Consumer Health Network PPO
CorVel
Coventry/Health America
Devon
Evolutions (Guardian Resources)
Galaxy
Geisinger Health Plan
Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
HumanaChoicePPO,Medicare,GoldPlusHMO
Inter-County Health Plan
Keystone 65 HMO
Keystone First VIP Choice
Medallion of New Jersey
Medicaid of PA
MultiPlan Inc.
Oxford of PA
Personal Choice (GPPPN)
Personal Choice 65
Postal Workers/Mailhandlers
Preferred Care PPO
Qualcare
Tricare
UPMC HMO,PPO ReadingHspEmpONLY
UPMC Medicare HMO
US Family Health Plan
United AARP Medicare Complete

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Notes

Dr. Loren subspecializes in familial GI cancers.

Awards

Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs 2018

Publications

Setting minimum standards for training in EUS and ERCP: results from a prospective multicenter study evaluating learning curves and competence among advanced endoscopy trainees

Three-way comparative study of endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural gallbladder drainage using lumen-apposing metal stents versus endoscopic transpapillary drainage versus percutaneous cholecystostomy for gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis: clinical outcomes and success in an International, Multicenter Study

Practical Management of Indeterminate Biliary Strictures

Competence in Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, From Training Through Independent Practice

An international, multicenter, comparative trial of EUS-guided gastrogastrostomy-assisted ERCP versus enteroscopy-assisted ERCP in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass anatomy

ERCP performed through previously placed duodenal stents: a multicenter retrospective study of outcomes and adverse events

Subharmonic and endoscopic contrast imaging of pancreatic masses: A pilot study

A Multicenter comparative trial of a novel EUS-guided core biopsy needle (SharkCore^TM) with the 22-gauge needle in patients with solid pancreatic mass lesions

Comparison of FNA and fine-needle biopsy for EUS-guided sampling of suspected GI stromal tumors

Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of three current guidelines for the evaluation of asymptomatic pancreatic cystic neoplasms

Fully covered self-expanding metal stents versus lumen-apposing fully covered self-expanding metal stent versus plastic stents for endoscopic drainage of pancreatic walled-off necrosis: clinical outcomes and success

Erratum to: Esophageal stent fixation with endoscopic suturing device improves clinical outcomes and reduces complications in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer prior to neoadjuvant therapy: A large multicenter experience (Surgical Endoscopy, (2017), 31, 3, (1414-1419), 10.1007/s00464-016-5131-3)

A Comparison of Bilateral Side-by-Side Metal Stents Deployed above and Across the Sphincter of Oddi in the Management of Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction

Diagnostic accuracy of directed cholangioscopic biopsies and confocal laser endomicroscopy in cytology-negative indeterminate bile duct stricture: A multicenter comparison trial

Primary pancreatic lymphoma presenting as acute pancreatitis

EUS-guided drainage of peripancreatic fluid collections and necrosis by using a novel lumen-apposing stent: A large retrospective, multicenter U.S. experience (with videos)

Effect of the time of day and queue position in the endoscopic schedule on the performance characteristics of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for diagnosing pancreatic malignancies

Influence of integrated molecular pathology test results on real-world management decisions for patients with pancreatic cysts: Analysis of data from a national registry cohort

Esophageal stent fixation with endoscopic suturing device improves clinical outcomes and reduces complications in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer prior to neoadjuvant therapy: A large multicenter experience

Management of patients with pancreatic cysts

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132 S. 10th Street
Suite 585
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 955-8900
Fax: (215) 955-6678

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