Dr. Viktor E Eysselein M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Viktor E Eysselein M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(11)
1000 West Carson Street PO Box 483 Torrance California, 90502
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About

Dr. Viktor Eysselein is a gastroenterologist practicing in Torrance, California. Dr. Eysselein specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Eysselein performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

University of Wuerzberg

Univ Wurzburg, Med Fak, Wurzburg, Germany 1978

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit‰t M¸nchen Medizinische Fakult‰t 1978

University of Wurzburg

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

Male German 48 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Advanced Interventional EndoscopyEndoscopic SurgeryEndosonographyERCPTumor Ablation

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Guest Lecturer and Clinical Professor of Medicine -

Awards

  • Thannhauser Award for the Discovery of Cholecystokinin-58.   
  • Heisenberg Award of the German Research Society   
  • UCLA Distinguished FacultyTeaching Award in Gastroenterology.   
  • Best Doctors in America Award (2010-2013)   
  • Southern California Super Doctors (2011-2013)Castle Connolty's Top Doctors for Torrance Award (2013)   
  • Southern California Super Doctors (2009-2013), Los Angeles Magazinee   

Treatments

  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Pain
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Treatments

  • Diagnosis and staging of gastrointestinal tumors, biliary and pancreatic disease, palliation of obstructing gastrointestinal tumors, and treatment of Barrett??s esophagus with dysplasia. Endoscopic Fundoplication (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, TIF) for gastroesophageal reflux.

Internships

  • University of Essen

Fellowships

  • UCLA Medical Center (Endoscopy)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, ACG, Western Society for Clnical Investigation

Articles and Publications

  • Many Publications, Featured in over 100 Manuscripts

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Curiosity

Areas of research

  • Transoral Incisional Fundoplication (TIF) for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

    Characterization of Pancreas Cysts by Genetic Analysis.

    Diagnosis of Pancreas Cancers by Genetic Analysis.

    Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by JAK inhibitors.

    Eradication of Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasiaby Radiofrequency Ablation and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Working in a LA County Hospital

Teaching and speaking

  • Symposium on Interventional Endoscopy (live demonstrations), Harbor-UCLA  Medical Center together with California Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco), September 21, 2012, Symposium Director, Viktor Eysselein, MD.

     

    19th International Symposium on Pancreatic Biliary Endoscopy, January 2012, Moderator.

     

    Symposium on Interventional Endoscopy (live demonstrations), Harbor-UCLA  Medical Center together with California Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco), October 7, 2011, Symposium Director, Viktor Eysselein, MD.

     

    Presentation at Symposium on Interventional Endoscopy, Harbor-UCLA  Medical Center, October 7, 2011, “Pancreas cysts:  Diagnosis and management.”.

     

    Spray Cryotherapy Users Group Meeting, April 19, 2011, Los Angeles. “Spry Cryo + RFA Combo treatment/ Cryo and benign strictures.”

     

    18th International Symposium on Pancreatic Biliary Endoscopy, January 2011, Moderator.

     

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Surgery Grand Rounds, November 10, 2010:  “Endosonography – An Update and New Development.”

     

    Lecture for GI fellows of the Affiliated UCLA Training Program, VA Main Hospital, January 15, 2010: “Endosonography – An Update.”

     

    Symposium on Interventional Endoscopy (live demonstrations), Harbor-UCLA  Medical Center, September  24, 2010, Symposium Director, Viktor Eysselein, MD.

     

    Presentation at Symposium on Interventional Endoscopy, Harbor-UCLA  Medical Center, September  24, 2010. “Placement of fully covered metal stents in benign biliary strictures.”

Hobbies / Sports

  • Sailing, Tennis, Haking

Favorite professional publications

  • Endoscope, Gastroinestinal Endoscopy

Areas of research

Transoral Incisional Fundoplication (TIF) for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Characterization of Pancreas Cysts by Genetic Analysis.

Diagnosis of Pancreas Cancers by Genetic Analysis.

Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by JAK inhibitors.

Eradication of Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasiaby Radiofrequency Ablation and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection.

Dr. Viktor E Eysselein M.D.'s Practice location

1000 West Carson Street PO Box 483 -
Torrance, California 90502
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21840 NORMANDIE AVE -
TORRANCE, CA 90502
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Dr. Viktor E Eysselein M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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