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Dr. James Walter Kikendall M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
National Naval Medical Ctr Gastroenterology Div Bethesda MD, 20889About
Dr. James Kikendall is a gastroenterologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Kikendall specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Kikendall performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Lectin binding to human colonocytes is predictive of colonic neoplasia.
- Pill esophagitis.
- Lack of effect of a low-fat, high-fiber diet on the recurrence of colorectal adenomas. Polyp Prevention Trial Study Group.
- Hormone replacement therapy and colorectal adenoma recurrence among women in the Polyp Prevention Trial.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use is associated with reduction in recurrence of advanced and non-advanced colorectal adenomas (United States).
- The association of calcium and vitamin D with risk of colorectal adenomas.
- Analysis of colorectal cancer occurrence during surveillance colonoscopy in the dietary Polyp Prevention Trial.
- Colonoscopic screening of average-risk women for colorectal neoplasia.
- The association between cigarette smoking and colorectal polyp recurrence (United States).
- High dry bean intake and reduced risk of advanced colorectal adenoma recurrence among participants in the polyp prevention trial.
- Pill-induced esophageal injury.
- Caustic ingestion injuries.
- Postpolypectomy colonoscopy surveillance guidelines: predictive accuracy for advanced adenoma at 4 years.
- Dietary flavonoids and colorectal adenoma recurrence in the Polyp Prevention Trial.
- Pill-induced esophagitis.
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