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IBD vs IBS: Clinical Clarity for the Budding Doctors

Presented from by Dr. Neil D Parikh

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Case Description

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are two distinct gastrointestinal conditions that often confuse young clinicians due to overlapping symptoms like abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. However, IBD—including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—is...

Case Summary

The speaker's initial interest in gastroenterology stemmed from liver disease exposure during training at Mount Sinai, which also had strong ties to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). His current motivation lies in education, involving precepting trainees and participating in educational formats like this. He has also embraced new educational methods such as creating a podcast for gastroenterologists due to changes brought by COVID-19.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Neil D Parikh

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Connecticut, United States

Dr. Neil D Parikh is a highly experienced gastroenterologist with over nine years of clinical practice, currently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer and Gastroenterologist at Connecticut GI, P.C. since 2016. He also holds the position of Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at Hartford Hospital since July 2023 and practices full-time with GI Alliance. Dr. Parikh is dedicated to medical education as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut, a role he has held since 2016. His extensive training includes a Gastroenterology Fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital and both a Research Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Beyond his clinical and academic contributions, Dr. Parikh is the host of \"The Gut Doctor Podcast,\" where he shares insights on gastrointestinal health with a broad audience. His diverse expertise combines clinical excellence, innovation leadership, and a passion for education and patient advocacy.