John C. Fang
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John C. Fang, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

1K, Endoscopy
Salt Lake City
801-646-9536

Redwood Health Center

Gastroenterology
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797

University of Utah Hospital

Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797

Gastroenterology /GI Clinic UUH

Gastroenterology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797

  • John Fang M.D., is the Division Chief and Professor Medicine of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute. His clinical and research interests include Barrett's Esophagus, Enteral Nutrition, Esophageal Diseases, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Therapeutic Endoscopy. He has authored and co-authored over 75 peer-reviewed research publications in these areas.

    Dr. Fang received his Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1989. He received training in Internal Medicine from Temple University Hospital and Gastroenterology at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Fang is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Fang is also Medical Director of Endoscopy at the University of Utah Hospital. He is currently the vice-chair of the Ambulatory Endoscopy Centers Special interest group for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and has served on numerous committees for the American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 73 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    I would insist anyone in my family consult Dr. Fang for care.

    December 11, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Fang is great!

    November 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Gave us the information we needed

    November 12, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    It is great dealing with Dr Fang

    October 15, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Seemed qualified and interested in my health problem.

    October 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He was very personable, he listens and takes time to understand the problems and the history of the patient. He takes time to explain things. He doesn't jump to conclusions but make sure to run tests to come up with a more concrete diagnosis.

    October 05, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Thoughtful,knowledgeable and included my thoughts in discussion

    September 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Fang is an excellent doctor.. I am so happy he is my doctor. He listens and cares about me.

    July 31, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    I have not seen him in person yet, just on zoom. He seemed to care about my problem.

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  • John Fang M.D., is the Division Chief and Professor Medicine of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute. His clinical and research interests include Barrett's Esophagus, Enteral Nutrition, Esophageal Diseases, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Therapeutic Endoscopy. He has authored and co-authored over 75 peer-reviewed research publications in these areas.

    Dr. Fang received his Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1989. He received training in Internal Medicine from Temple University Hospital and Gastroenterology at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Fang is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Fang is also Medical Director of Endoscopy at the University of Utah Hospital. He is currently the vice-chair of the Ambulatory Endoscopy Centers Special interest group for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and has served on numerous committees for the American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Gastroenterology

    Education history

    Fellowship Gastroenterology - University of Virginia Health Sciences Center Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - Temple University Hospital Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - Washington University A.B.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ramai D, Nelson R, Chaiyakunapruk N, Ofosu A, Fang JC (2025). Endoscopic ultrasound gastroenterostomy vs duodenal stenting for malignant gastric outlet obstruction: Cost-effectiveness study. Endosc Int Open, 13, a25097671. (Read full article)
    2. ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, Kohli DR, Abidi WM, Cosgrove N, Machicado JD, Desai M, Forbes N, Marya NB, Thiruvengadam NR, Thosani NC, Alipour O, Ngamruengphong S, Elhanafi SE, Sheth SG, Ruan W, Fang JC, McClave SA, Zvavanjanja RC, Kamel AY, Qumseya BJ (2024). American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on gastrostomy feeding tubes: summary and recommendations. Gastrointest Endosc, 101(1), 25-35. (Read full article)
    3. Micic D, Martin JA, Fang J (2024). AGA Clinical Practice Update on Endoscopic Enteral Access: Commentary. Gastroenterology, 168(1), 164-168. (Read full article)
    4. Shaheen NJ, Othman MO, Taunk J, Chang KJ, Jaganmohan S, Yachimski PS, Fang JC, Spataro JS, Verma S, Lee VT, deGuzman BJ, Aklog L (2024). Use of a Two-Gene Methylated DNA Biomarker Assay and Nonendoscopic Balloon for Detection of Barrett Esophagus Among High-Risk Individuals in a Screening Population. Am J Gastroenterol. (Read full article)
    5. Tuteja AK, Leung DT, Fang JC, Talley NJ, Stoddard GJ (2024). Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effect of long-acting mesalamine on postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. Neurogastroenterol Motil, e14889. (Read full article)
    6. Ramai D, Morris JD, Fang J (2024). Top Tips for Direct Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy (DPEJ) Tube Placement. Dig Dis Sci, 69(5), 1534-1536. (Read full article)
    7. Gow-Lee B, Gaumnitz J, Alsadhan M, Garg G, Amoafo L, Zhang Y, Fang J, Rodriguez E (2024). Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension Worsen Bowel Preparation for Screening Colonoscopy. J Clin Gastroenterol. (Read full article)
    8. 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, 58(9), 902-911. (Read full article)
    9. 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)
    10. 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)
    11. 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, 47(6), 796-801. (Read full article)
    12. 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)
    13. 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)
    14. Fang JC, Staub J, Kinikini M (2022). Replacement of PEG and PEJ tubes. Am J Gastroenterol, 117(10), 1550-1553. (Read full article)
    15. 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)
    16. 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)
    17. 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)
    18. 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)
    19. 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)
    20. 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)
    21. 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)
    22. 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)
    23. 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.
    24. 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)
    25. 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)
    26. 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)
    27. 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.
    28. 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)
    29. 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.
    30. 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)
    31. 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)
    32. 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

    1. Ramai D, Toy G, Fang J (2024). Endoscopy in Enteral Nutrition and Luminal Therapies. [Review]. Gastroenterol Clin North Am, 53(4), 557-571. (Read full article)
    2. Silon B, Fang JC (2016). Advances in Nutritional Delivery Interventions. [Review]. Tech Gastrointest Endosc.
    3. JC Fang, CJ Murphy (2/2014). Direct Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy: Who, When, How, and What to Avoid. [Review]. Pract Gastroenterol.

    Book Chapter

    1. Fang JC, McKenzie PM, Bielefeldt K, Ibele A, Gould J (2022). Medical Management of Gastroparesis.
    2. 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

    1. 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

    1. 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

    1. 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.