Dr. Viktor E Eysselein M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1000 West Carson Street PO Box 483 Torrance California, 90502About
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
Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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