UCSF GI DIVISION FACULTY

Kenneth R. McQuaid, M.D

Professor of Clinical Medicine
Chief, Gastroenterology Section
Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Address:

VAMC 111-B, Endoscopy
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
San Francisco, CA 94121

Email:

mcquaid.kenneth@sanfrancisco.va.gov

Active Projects:

1. Novel endoscopy imaging techniques
2. Techniques to improve colonoscopic performance and accuracy
3. Impact of colonoscopic screening and surveillance in reducing cancer incidence and mortality within the VA system.

Techniques in Use:

1. Prospective randomized controlled studies.
2. Esophageal manometry and pH studies.
3. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Recent Publications:

McQuaid K, Laine L. Complications of low-dose aspirin and clopidogrel: a meta-analysis. Am J Med 2006; 119:624-38.

Gupta S, Vittinghoff E, Bertenthal D, Corley D, Shen H, Walter L, McQuaid K. New onset diabetes and the subsequent risk of pancreatic cancer. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006; 4:1366-72.

Dr. McQuaid's Biosketch