Dr. Robert Hardi, M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
6000 Executive Blvd SUITE 300 Rockville MD, 20852About
Dr. Robert Hardi is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chevy Chase and Rockville, MD. Dr. Hardi sees patients with all digestive diseases, including the colon, small bowel, stomach and esophagus, as well as the liver, biliary and pancreatic systems. He has special expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, GEDR, colon cancer screening. Dr. Hardi performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Education and Training
Semmelweis Univ. Med. School MD 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Gastroenterology
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Dr. Robert Hardi, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Medipredict
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Treatment of Chronic Diarrhea
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Hepatitis B
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C. difficile, a Cause of Serious Diarrhea
C. diff (as Clostridioides is commonly known) is a potentially life-threatening, serious bacterial infection of the gut, leading to a special type of colitis and severe diarrhea.It has been recognized since the 1980s, as being due to certain antibiotics. By now it has been seen with practically all...
Treatment of Chronic Diarrhea
Chronic constipation is one of the most frequent complaints in a gastroenterology practice. The increased frequency is probably attributable to several factors. People don’t drink enough liquids, especially not with no caffeine. Our diet tends to be not rich enough in fiber and air conditioning...
Unknown swelling?
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Can polyps be removed during colonoscopy?
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Stool test?
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Lower abdominal pain?
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Clinical Trials
- Study of the Effect of SHP647 as Maintenance Treatment in Participants With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis Who Achieved Clinical Response in Induction Studies
- A Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
- A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 302)
- A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Microbiome Dynamics of SER-287 in Subjects With Ulcerative Colitis
- A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of DDP733 in Treating IBS With Constipation in Females
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clin. Associate Prof. Medicine George Washington Univ.Med.School 2017 - Present
Awards
- Best Doctor Award Year
- Patients' Choice Award Year
- Preferred Provider 2022 WebMD
Professional Memberships
- AGA
- APCR
- CCFA
Fellowships
- New York Presbyterian Hospital Gastroenterology 1984
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine Hematology and Medical Oncology 1981
Treatments
- IBD, all GI conditions
Fellowships
- New York Presbyterian Hospital1984Gastroenterology
Professional Society Memberships
- AGA,APCR, CCFA
Professional Affiliations
- Physician AssociatesGeorge Washington Univ Med SchoolMedipredictAltimmiune
Areas of research
- Colonoscopy; colon cancer screeningInflammatory Bowel DiseaseGERD
Teaching and speaking
- Medical student from George Washington Univ. Med. SchoolSpeaking on various topics
Areas of research
Clinical research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, procedural sedation, colon cancer screening, Fatty Liver Disease
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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Robert Hardi, who serves patients in Bethesda, Maryland.
A seasoned gastroenterologist, Dr. Hardi has been splitting his time among clinical practice, consulting, and medical research for more than 40 years. His particular clinical interests are inflammatory bowel disease (he served on the National Board of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America) and colorectal cancer screening.
In addition to working with patients at his private practice in Bethesda, Maryland, he serves as a Medical Director of Altimmune, and Chief Clinical Scientist for MediPredict. He is also the Principal at Chevy Chase Gastroenterology, and a gastroenterology consultant for Physician Associates.
Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Hardi graduated summa cum laude from the Semmelweis University Medical School in Budapest in 1972. He completed his post graduate training in Biochemistry and Genetics and was an Assistant Professor of Genetics at the Eotvos University of Sciences in Budapest.
Subsequently, he served as a postdoctoral Fellow at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, before starting his clinical training in internal medicine, which he completed in Budapest and at the University Medical School in Hanover, Germany. He completed his clinical fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology at the University of New Mexico, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Cornell University Medical School/The New York Hospital.
Passionate about his profession, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology and by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Maintaining fellowship status, Dr. Hardi is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF), and Fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (FAPCR).
In 1996, he founded and was the Medical Director and Principal Investigator of Chevy Chase Clinical Research, which has participated in more than 350 studies in all areas of gastroenterology. He has also served on the Board and as President of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research, and has held various positions at Capitol Research, Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group, and Capital Digestive Care.
De. Hardi is also Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University Medical School.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
An authority in his field, Dr. Hardi has been many times the recipient of the Best Doctor Award by Washingtonian Magazine, and Patients' Choice Award.
Speaking several languages, he is fluent in English, Hungarian, and German.
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