Dr. Christian Diaz Stone MD, MPH
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
9260 W SUNSET RD 302 LAS VEGAS NV, 89148About
Christian Diaz Stone is a gastroenterologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to seeing general GI patients, he is an internationally recognized expert in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) and has conducted research on Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative colitis since completing his GI training in 2001. Named as a Top Doctor in Las Vegas, Dr. Stone earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California at Berkeley and medical degree at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He completed Internal Medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and Gastroenterology Fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine. He also received a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from St. Louis University. Board certified in Gastroenterology, Dr. Stone is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Dr. Stone has been a principal or co-investigator in dozens of clinical trials investigating novel IBD pharmaceuticals and has been an invited presenter at numerous national and international medical conferences, including Digestive Disease Week, ACG Conference, and the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Conference. As a thought leader in IBD, Dr. Stone is a highly sought-after speaker for pharmaceutical industry, currently with the following companies: Janssen, Abbvie, Shire, and Takeda. In addition, he serves the public by volunteering and lecturing in the community for various Crohn’s and colitis events. Dr. Stone’s research has resulted in about 100 published books chapters, invited reviews and original manuscripts in peer-reviewed medical journals, including Gastroenterology, Nature, The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, The Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, and others.
Education and Training
Unicersity of California Berkeley BS 1991
University of California Irvine College of Medicine MD 1995
Thomas Jefferson Medical School 1998
Boston University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
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Dr. Christian Diaz Stone MD, MPH's Expert Contributions
Can I eat meat after colon resection?
Once you recover intestinal function and are told you can have a regular diet, then yes you can eat meat. READ MORE
Is constipation okay after colonoscopy?
Yes, this is known to happen in some people. It will resolve after a few days. It's ok to take laxatives if you need to. READ MORE
What helps with diarrhea after colon surgery?
This depends on many factors, especially how much colon was removed and what part of it. In general, Imodium or loperamide can help. Several other medications are available but their use is based on the specific cause of diarrhea in this setting. READ MORE
Is it normal to have diarrhea after colon surgery?
Yes, if a portion of colon is removed then diarrhea will occur due to less surface area to reabsorb water in the stool. READ MORE
Will diarrhea after colon surgery go away?
It depends of how much colon was removed and which part of the colon was removed. Chronic diarrhea might be the result if there was a large portion of colon resected or if the ileum and ileocecal valve are resected. READ MORE
Is upset stomach normal after colon resection surgery?
Not sure what you mean by "upset stomach". READ MORE
Can anesthesia for colon surgery cause constipation?
I am not aware of a link between anesthesia and constipation. But any colonic surgery will result in loss of colon activity immediately post-op. It often takes a few days for the colon to regain its usual function. READ MORE
How long is colon resection surgery?
This is best answered by a surgeon READ MORE
What helps with bloating?
There are several possible causes for bloating but the most common is carbohydrate malabsorption, so to help reduce bloating then you need to lower carbohydrates in your diet. Try the low FODMAP diet. READ MORE
What helps with diarrhea?
For short term diarrhea, it's ok to take Imodium or Kaopectate. READ MORE
What are the side effects of colon resection surgery?
Infection, bleeding, complication from anesthesia, but this is best answered by a surgeon READ MORE
How long does a colon biopsy take?
Not sure that I understand your question, but most colon biopsies are done during a colonoscopy which usually takes 10-15 minutes to complete. READ MORE
How long is recovery after colon resection surgery?
Usually 2-5 days but this is best answered by a surgeon READ MORE
What foods to avoid with gastritis?
There is no good answer to this. Food does not cause gastritis and most gastritis does not cause pain or other symptoms unless it is acute. Most discomfort from eating food is the result of stomach hypersensitivity (dyspepsia), or food intolerance, and has nothing to do with any gastritis that might be found incidentally. READ MORE
Is it okay to be constipated after gastric sleeve surgery?
It is not unusual to have constipation after an intestinal surgery. Just follow your surgeon's instructions about eating and diet, stay active, and your colon function should return to normal. READ MORE
What medications help with constipation after colon resection?
Over the counter laxatives like Miralax and dulcolax can help, though these should be taken while supervised by your surgeon. READ MORE
How to fix nausea after colon surgery?
Try ondansetron, to be prescribed by your surgeon. READ MORE
Can stomach ulcers be an emergency?
Yes, they can but generally only if they bleed significantly. READ MORE
Can I drink alcohol after colon resection surgery?
This is best answered by a surgeon, but at some point, yes, you will be able to drink alcohol after the surgery. READ MORE
Malabsorption/malnutrition?
It could be malnutrition but it could also be a stress response to an inflammatory condition. For iron deficiency, from a GI standpoint, this warrants EGD and colonoscopy. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Gut-enriched Krüppel-like factor regulates colonic cell growth through APC/beta-catenin pathway.
- The importance of having a mentor, and how to find one.
- The combined effect of maternal smoking and obesity on the risk of preeclampsia.
- Incidence of Clostridium difficile infection in inflammatory bowel disease.
- Prognosis in Clostridium difficile infection complicating inflammatory bowel disease.
- Specifying the risk of arterial thrombosis in inflammatory bowel disease.
- More bad news on Clostridium difficile in inflammatory bowel disease.
- Risk of arterial thrombotic events in inflammatory bowel disease.
- Efalizumab, a human monoclonal anti-CD11a antibody, in the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's Disease: an open-label pilot study.
- The economic burden of inflammatory bowel disease: clear problem, unclear solution.
- Making sense of serologies: are they useful in indeterminate colitis?
- Clinical experience of natalizumab in Crohn's disease patients in a restricted distribution program.
- Increasing Volume but Decreasing Mortality of Hospitalized Hepatitis C Patients in the United States, 2005 to 2011.
- Portal vein thrombosis.
- Outcomes of Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized leukemia patients: a nationwide analysis.
Clinical Trials
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Doc 2016
- Top Doc, Las Vegas 2017 Vegas Inc
- Top Doc 2018 Castle Connely
- Top Doc 2019 Desert Companion
Professional Memberships
- AGA
- ACG
- CCFA
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