Neil Sengupta, MD

A specialist in gastroenterology, Neil Sengupta, MD, cares for patients with a wide range of digestive diseases. He has a specific interest in esophageal diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding, colon cancer screening, fatty liver disease, and quality initiatives in general gastroenterology.

Through his research, Dr. Sengupta has evaluated and described complications that occur after hospitalization for gastrointestinal bleeding. This includes describing the risks of thromboembolism (obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot) in patients on systemic anticoagulation, as well as predicting recurrence of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. He is currently studying the optimal diagnostic strategy for management of patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Dr. Sengupta also is a dedicated educator, teaching medical students, residents and fellows about gastrointestinal pathophysiology and clinical gastroenterology.