Comprehensive Digestive Institute of Nevada’s patients will receive the highest quality and most comprehensive digestive care. CDIN's digestive disease experts have outstanding clinical expertise, board certifications, academic background, international recognition, as well as a compassionate approach. They are sought out as trusted professionals throughout the regional medical community. Furtherm
ore, CDIN offers the most comprehensive digestive diagnostic and treatment options in the region. CDIN is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized, and empathetic patient care in every way—from consultations, testing, care plan, procedures, to appropriate follow-up care. CDIN continues to evolve and enhance methods to improve each patient’s experience. Along with our experienced physicians, our staff also works diligently to maintain the highest standards for trusted medical care and patient satisfaction. Washington University Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship
Washingto University Gastroenterology Fellowship
Drexel University Internal Medicine Residency
Gary Chen, M.D. UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases Gastroenterology Fellowship
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Vijay Jayaraman, M.D. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Stony Brook University Gastroenterology Fellowship
Stony Brook University Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Resident
Andrew I. Kim, M.D. UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases Gastroenterology Fellowship
UCLA-Affiliated Program in Infectious Diseases Fellowship
UCLA/VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Internal Medicine Residency
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
John Ryan, M.D. AASLD Liver Fellow
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gastroenterology Fellowship
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
University of Stanford, Biology Major
David Q. Shih, MD, PhD
UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases Gastroenterology Fellowship
Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency
Cornell University School of Medicine
Rockfeller University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Christian Diaz Stone, M.D., M.P.H. Boston University Gastroenterology Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Internal Medicine Residency
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Syed Abdul Basit, MD
University of Nevada Gastroenterology Fellowship
University of Nevada Internal Medicine Residency
Matthew Glover, MD
Washington University Gastroenterology Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicin & MD Anderson Cancer Center Internal Medicine Residency
Trusted Expertise
CDIN gastroenterologists undergo the most extensive training in performing upper endoscopy and colonoscopies, procedures used to screen for cancer and polyps, and are considered experts in this field. Major medical studies confirm that gastroenterologists have a higher detection rate for polyp detection and lower complication rates than any other type of physician (including surgeons). Our gastroenterology physicians all completed ACGME accredited fellowship in Gastroenterology from world-renowned academic centers, which are the nation’s best teaching hospitals that prepare doctors to provide superior healthcare to patients. Advanced Technology
CDIN physicians provide exceptional medical care through well-equipped facilities staffed with highly trained medical personnel. Patients have access to the most comprehensive array of gastrointestinal technologies in the region that include the SmartPill motility monitoring system, BARRX procedure for treatment of Barrett’s esophagus, Spyglass ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic mucosal resection for early cancer and large polyps, wireless BRAVO pH capsule, high resolution manometry testing, video capsule endoscopy, and luminal stenting. Academic Research
At CDIN, our physicians have the highest number of authored research papers that are presented or published via medical outlets in the region. The work our physicians participate in through research is truly the foundation for excellence in healthcare, and is an investment for future medical advancements. Programs of Expertise
Colon Cancer Prevention
Stomach Cancer Prevention, Peptic Ulcer Disease
Heartburn, Barrett’s Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer Prevention
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Diarrhea
Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Diseases, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Fatty Liver
Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Diverticular Disease
Interventional and Therapeutic Gastroenterology
Early Stage Cancer Treatment
Obesity Evaluation and Management
The State of Art Procedures
High Resolution Colonoscopy
Upper Endoscopy
ERCP
Small Bowel Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
Hydrogen Breath Test
Helicobacter pylori Testing
Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus
Wireless Esophageal Bravo pH Monitoring
Smart Pill Gastrointestinal Motility Test
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for Large Polyps and Early Esophageal/Stomach Cancers
Endoscopic Luminal Stenting
Celiac Plexus Block
Fiducial Placement for Various Cancers
Anorectal Manometry
Food Allergy Testing
Hemorrhoid Treatment
