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Patient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 34 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety.
Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.February 27, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery thorough in his evaluation of my condition.
January 05, 2024UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSAny patients needing help with anything associated with the gastric system or requiring upper or lower Endoscopy procedures would be lucky to have Dr. Fang taking care of them.
December 20, 2023UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSVery friendly, knowledgeable, & helpful.
December 13, 2023UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Fang is simply the best. He listens to his patients, and understands what is the best option for , care, follow up, treatments, etc. Dr. Fang takes the time to explain the options, his preferred treatment plan and includes the patient in the final decision. I wil not trust my care to any other physician.
December 13, 2023UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS#1 doctor at the UofU. Loves patients and treats you accordingly. Excellent and skilled physician
October 04, 2023UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSI did not treat Dr. Fan in person, but by video call he is very kind, clarifies your doubts and listens to your opinions or comments
October 04, 2023UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSDr. Fang is a superb GI doc! I recommend him highly!
August 24, 2023UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSHe listens! And cares about my needs
August 11, 2023UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICSHe was kind, he listened and explained things well
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary Academic Divisions Gastroenterology
Education history
Fellowship Gastroenterology - University of Virginia Health Sciences Center Fellow Internal Medicine - Temple University Hospital Resident Professional Medical Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine M.D. Biology - Washington University A.B. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Ramai D, Heaton J, Fang J (2023). Safety of Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy Placement Compared With Surgical and Radiologic Jejunostomy Placement: A Nationwide Inpatient Assessment. J Clin Gastroenterol. (Read full article)
- Gawron AJ, Horner B, Zurbuchen R, Boynton K, Fang JC (2021). A comprehensive intervention to enhance inpatient colon preparation quality for colonoscopy. Minerva Gastroenterol (Torino), 69(3), 351-358. (Read full article)
- Toy G, Colletier K, Hale G, Valentine J, Gawron AJ, Sossenheimer M, Peterson K, Aparicio R, Fang JC (2023). Incidence of retained biopsy specimens after esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy. Endosc Int Open, 11(7), E653-E659. (Read full article)
- Colletier K, Toy G, Freeman R, Dixon R, Morris J, Sossenheimer M, Fang J (2023). Safety and efficacy of direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy placement in patients with previous upper gastrointestinal resection: A retrospective cohort study. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. (Read full article)
- Mohan BP, Bapaye J, Hamaad Rahman S, Loganathan P, Muthusamy A, Ramai D, Ponnada S, Chandan S, Fang J (2022). Cap-assisted endoscopic treatment of esophageal food bolus impaction and/or foreign body ingestion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Gastroenterol, 35(6), 584-591. (Read full article)
- Parbhu SK, Shah SC, Sossenheimer MJ, Fang JC, Peterson KA, Gawron AJ (2022). Index diagnoses of gastric intestinal metaplasia in the United States: patient characteristics, endoscopic findings, and clinical practice patterns at a large tertiary care center. Therap Adv Gastroenterol, 15, 17562848221117640. (Read full article)
- Fang JC, Staub J, Kinikini M (2022). Replacement of PEG and PEJ tubes. Am J Gastroenterol, 117(10), 1550-1553. (Read full article)
- Dixon RE, McDonough S, Fang JC (2021). Abdominal Wall Hematoma Resulting From Abdominal Pressure Applied During Colonoscopy. ACG Case Rep J, 8(7), e00640. (Read full article)
- McKenzie P, Fang J, Davis J, Qiu Y, Zhang Y, Adler DG, Gawron AJ (2020). Safety of endoscopist-directed nurse-administered balanced propofol sedation in patients with severe systemic disease (ASA class III). Gastrointest Endosc, 94(1), 124-130. (Read full article)
- Fogarty M, Orr JA, Sakata D, Brewer L, Johnson K, Fang JC, Kuck K (2019). A comparison of ventilation with a non-invasive ventilator versus standard O2 with a nasal cannula for colonoscopy with moderate sedation using propofol. J Clin Monit Comput, 34(6), 1215-1221. (Read full article)
- Peterson K, Clayton F, Qeadan F, Gorman D, Robson J, Allen-Brady K, Fang JC (2020). Esophageal Eosinophilia Is Common Among Relatives of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Patients. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 20(5), e957-e963. (Read full article)
- Peterson KA, Gleich GJ, Limaye NS, Crispin H, Robson J, Fang J, Saffari H, Clayton F, Leiferman KM (2019). Eosinophil granule major basic protein 1 deposition in eosinophilic esophagitis correlates with symptoms independent of eosinophil counts. Dis Esophagus, 32(11). (Read full article)
- Dixon R, Burton S, Taylor LJ, Richeson BL, Fang JC (2019). Bezoar formation on percutaneous endoscopic gastrojejunostomy tube causing gastric outlet obstruction and small-intestinal intussusception. VideoGIE, 4(9), 416-417. (Read full article)
- McVay TR, Garrett G C, Celena B P, Klaus B, Fang JC, Chapman WW, Samore MH, Gawron AJ (2019). Natural Language Processing Accurately Identifies Dysphagia Indications for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures in a Large US Integrated Healthcare System: Implications for Classifying Overuse and Quality Measurement. AMIA Jt Summits Transl Sci Proc, 2019, 665-671. (Read full article)
- Patel J, Fang J, Taylor LJ, Adler DG, Gawron AJ (2019). Safety and efficacy of non-anesthesiologist administration of propofol sedation during esophagogastroduodenoscopy in the intensive care unit. Endosc Int Open, 7(4), E625-E629. (Read full article)
- Dixon R, Adler DG, Sossenheimer M, Taylor LJ, Fang JC (2019). Corneal injury after routine gastrointestinal endoscopy with moderate sedation. Ann Gastroenterol, 32(4), 419-421.
- Sullivan S, Swain J, Woodman G, Edmundowicz S, Hassanein T, Shayani V, Fang JC, Noar M, Eid G, English WJ, Tariq N, Larsen M, Jonnalagadda SS, Riff DS, Ponce J, Early D, Volckmann E, Ibele AR, Spann MD, Krishnan K, Bucobo JC, Pryor A (2018). Randomized sham-controlled trial of the 6-month swallowable gas-filled intragastric balloon system for weight loss. Surg Obes Relat Dis, 14(12), 1876-1889. (Read full article)
- Gawron AJ, Cole G, Hu N, Thompson WK, Fang J, Samore M (2017). Regional Variability of Repeat Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Use in the National Veteran Population. Dig Dis Sci, 62(9), 2303-2310. (Read full article)
- Peterson KA, Cobell WJ, Clayton FC, Krishnamurthy C, Ying J, Pease LF 3rd, Saffari H, Georgelas A, Fang J, Gleich GJ, Leiferman KM (2015). Extracellular Eosinophil Granule Protein Deposition in Ringed Esophagus with Sparse Eosinophils. Dig Dis Sci, 60(9), 2646-53. (Read full article)
- Siddiqui AA, Mehendiratta V, Loren D, Kowalski T, Fang J, Hilden K, Adler DG (11/21/2012). Self-Expanding Metal Stents (SEMS) for Preoperative Biliary Decompression in Patients with Resectable and Borderline-Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: Outcomes in 241 Patients. Dig Dis Sci.
- Tuteja AK, Fang JC, Al-Suqi M, Stoddard GJ, Hale DC (2012). Double-blind placebo-controlled study of mesalamine in post-infective irritable bowel syndrome--a pilot study. Scand J Gastroenterol, 47(10), 1159-64. (Read full article)
- Siddiqui AA, Sarkar A, Beltz S, Lewis J, Loren D, Kowalski T, Fang J, Hilden K, Adler DG (7/1/2012). Placement of fully covered self-expandable metal stents in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer before neoadjuvant therapy. Gastrointest Endosc, 76(1), 44-51.
- Fang JC, Delegge MH (2011). Enteral feeding in the critically ill: the role of the gastroenterologist. Am J Gastroenterol, 106(6), 1032-7; quiz 1038. (Read full article)
- Mackenzie SH, Go M, Chadwick B, Thomas K, Fang J, Kuwada S, Lamphier S, Hilden K, Peterson K (2008). Eosinophilic oesophagitis in patients presenting with dysphagia--a prospective analysis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 28(9), 1140-6. (Read full article)
- Fang JC, Sarosiek I, Yamamoto Y, Liu J, Mittal RK (1999). Cholinergic blockade inhibits gastro-oesophageal reflux and transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation through a central mechanism. Gut, 44(5), 603-7. (Read full article)
Review
- Silon B, Fang JC (2016). Advances in Nutritional Delivery Interventions. [Review]. Tech Gastrointest Endosc.
- JC Fang, CJ Murphy (2/2014). Direct Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy: Who, When, How, and What to Avoid. [Review]. Pract Gastroenterol.
Book Chapter
- Fang JC, McKenzie PM, Bielefeldt K, Ibele A, Gould J (). Medical Management of Gastroparesis.
- Fang JC, Kinikini M (2017). Enteral Access Devices. In Mueller C, Lord L, Marian M, McClave S, Miller S (Eds.), The ASPEN Adult Nutrition Support Core Curriculum (3rd Edition). Silver Spring, MD: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
Case Report
- Voaklander R, Fang J (2021). Infectious Abscess as Complication of Steroid Injection With Dilation of Refractory Upper Gastrointestinal Strictures. ACG Case Rep J, 8(6), e00619. (Read full article)
Letter
- Saffari H, Peterson KA, Fang JC, Teman C, Gleich GJ, Pease LF 3rd (2012). Patchy eosinophil distributions in an esophagectomy specimen from a patient with eosinophilic esophagitis: Implications for endoscopic biopsy. [Letter to the editor]. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 130(3), 798-800. (Read full article)
Patent
- Fang J, Adams M, McCreedy D, Nieman T, Gallano O, Richins B, Andrus S. (2013). Optically guided feeding tube, catheters and associated methods. U.S. Patent No. 8361041. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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News & Podcasts
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Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North
1K, Endoscopy
Salt Lake City
801-646-9536
