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Harry Aslanian, MD

Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)
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Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound, Digestive Diseases

Associate Director, Endoscopy

Director, Yale Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Digestive Diseases

Contact Info

Yale School of Medicine

Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), PO Box 208019

New Haven, CT 06520-8019

United States

About

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Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases)

Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound, Digestive Diseases; Associate Director, Endoscopy; Director, Yale Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Digestive Diseases

Biography

Dr. Aslanian is an advanced endoscopist who specializes in pancreas and biliary disorders including pancreas cysts, masses, chronic pancreatitis, bile duct stones and strictures, diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's esophagus, early esophageal and gastric cancer, stenting of the esophagus and small bowel and difficult colonoscopy and polypectomy. He performs endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), EUS-FNA, FNB (fine needle aspiration and biopsy), celiac neurolysis and pseudocyst drainage, ERCP, enteral stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), POEM and advanced imaging. He is the Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound and the Yale Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship.

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Appointments

Education & Training

Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine (2003)
Fellow
Yale University School of Medicine (2002)
Resident
Mayo Clinic (1999)
MD
Brown University (1996)
BA
Brown University (1992)

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Barrett Esophagus; Biliary Tract Diseases; Biliary Tract Neoplasms; Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; Cholelithiasis; Colonic Polyps; Colorectal Neoplasms; Digestive System Diseases; Digestive System Neoplasms; Diseases; Duodenal Neoplasms; Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration; Endoscopy; Esophageal Achalasia; Esophageal Neoplasms; Gallbladder Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; Pancreas; Pancreatic Cyst; Pancreatic Diseases; Pancreatic Neoplasms; Pancreatitis; Stomach Neoplasms; Zenker Diverticulum

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Harry Aslanian's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

Clinical Trials

Current Trials

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • activity

    YNHH endoscopy committee

  • honor

    Outstanding reviewer

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    Fellow

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    Outstanding reviewer

  • honor

    Fellow

Clinical Care

Overview

Harry Aslanian, MD, is known for his highly advanced skills in using specialized endoscopic techniques and technology to treat gastrointestinal disorders of the pancreas, bile duct, esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colon.

He specializes in the performance of endoscopic procedures including ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) to diagnose and treat pre-cancerous lesions. Dr. Aslanian has expertise in evaluating and treating gastrointestinal disorders including pancreas cysts and masses, bile duct stones, Barrett's esophagus, endoscopic treatment (POEM) for achalasia, and endoscopic stenting of blockages of the intestine and bile duct.

He uses an endoscope, a thin tube attached to a magnified camera, often with an ultrasound probe at its tip, to examine the intestine, bile duct, pancreas, and surrounding structures for accurate diagnosis. When an abnormality is seen, it can be sampled or removed from the intestinal mucosal surface or deeper sampling can be achieved with the passage of a small needle (FNA/FNB ) through the scope under ultrasound for diagnosis.

“Momentum is building to lead to significant improvements in the endoscopic treatment of early gastrointestinal cancer,” says Dr. Aslanian, who is director of Yale Medicine's Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program. “I continuously seek to improve every endoscopic procedure I perform with attention to detail, education and research.”

Dr. Aslanian, a professor of medicine (digestive diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, has authored numerous research publications and endoscopic guidelines and has been recognized as a “top doctor” in regional and national rankings.

Clinical Specialties

Gastroenterology

Fact Sheets

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Latest Certification Date
    2012
    Original Certification Date
    2002

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Yale School of Medicine

Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), PO Box 208019

New Haven, CT 06520-8019

United States

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