Dr. Salam Zakko MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
41 Brewster Road Bristol Connecticut, 06010Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Salam Zakko is a gastroenterologist practicing in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Zakko 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. Zakko performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Baghdad
University of Baghdad College of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A comparison of midazolam and diazepam for conscious sedation during colonoscopy in a prospective double-blind study.
- Novel biotransformation and physiological properties of norursodeoxycholic acid in humans.
- Endoscopic ulcer rates in healthy subjects associated with use of aspirin (81 mg q.d.) alone or coadministered with celecoxib or naproxen: a randomized, 1-week trial.
- Clinical trial: the effects of the proton pump inhibitor dexlansoprazole MR on daytime and nighttime heartburn in patients with non-erosive reflux disease.
- Contact dissolution of cholesterol gallstones with organic solvents.
- Sensitivity of percutaneous endoscopy compared with ultrasonography in the detection of residue or mucosal lesions after topical gallbladder stone dissolution.
- Local and systemic effects of intraduodenal exposure to topical gallstone solvents ethyl propionate and methyl tert-butyl ether in the rabbit.
Clinical Trials
- Continuation Study With Budesonide Oral Suspension (BOS) for Adolescent and Adult Subjects With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- An Extension Study to Evaluate Maintenance of Efficacy and Long-term Treatment Effect of Oral Budesonide Suspension (OBS) in Adults and Adolescents With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- A Placebo- Controlled Study in Adolescents and Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Measuring Histologic Response and Determine if Reduction in Dysphagia is Achieved
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Does Teaching and Speaking -
Awards
- One of America's Leading Experts on Gallstones
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (als)
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Gas
- Stomach Flu
Internships
- University of Connecticut Health Center
Fellowships
- University of California at San Diego
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, British Society of Gastroenterology, Hartford County Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Zakko had published a large number of original articles, reviews, and medical book chapters.
What do you attribute your success to?
Luck, Hard Work
Areas of research
Irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, esophageal reflux
Hobbies / Sports
- Swimming, Electronics, Reading, Traveling
Areas of research
Irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, esophageal reflux
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