THOMAS E. KOWALSKI, M.D.
Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Gastroenterology

Endoscopic Ultrasound, Ercp (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancratiogram), Pancreatic Cancer

Bile Tract or Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma), Common Bile Tract (Bile Duct) Stones, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Obstructive Jaundice, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatitis

Gastroenterology, 1993, Internal Medicine, 1991

Healthgrades Honor Roll, Endoscopic Sphincterotomy With or Without Cholecystectomy for Choledocholithiasis in High Risk Surgical Patients: A Decision Analysis., May 2005, A modified technique for collection of brush cytology from the pancreatic duct., Oct 2004, Functional Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography (fMRC) of the Gallbladder and Biliary tree with Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography, 2003, EUS Guided Fine Needle Aspiration of the Liver. Indications, Yield, and Safety from an International Survey of 167 Cases., 2002, Endoscopic stenting of esophageal cancer: the clinical impact, 2007, Endoscopic sphincterotomy with or without cholecystectomy for choledocholithiasis in high risk surgical patients: A decision analysis., 2006, A Randomized Multicenter Trial Comparing Plastic to Covered Metal Stents for the Palliation of Lower Malignant Biliary Obstruction., May 2005, The Use of Removable Silicone Stents in Patients with Malignant Esophageal Obstruction; An Initial Multi-Center U.S. Experience., May 2005, Comparison of Visual Estimation with Digital Caliper Measurement (DCM) of Common Bile Duct (CBD) and Pancreatic Duct (PD) Diameter During ERCP, May 2005, Comparison of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in the Determination of Common Bile Duct (CBD) Diameter., May 2005, MR cholangiopancreatography: Evaluation of common pancreatic diseases., Dec 2004, Closure of a nonhealing gastrocutaneous fistula using an endoscopic clip., 2007, Expandable polyester silicone-covered stent for malignant esophageal strictures before neoadjuvant chemoradiation: a pilot study, 2007, MR cholangiopancreatography: Evaluation of common pancreatic diseases, Jan 2003, Cystic lymphangioma of the pancreas., 2007, Characteristics of Pancreatic Cysts in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Ultrasound at a Tertiary Care Center., 2006, Positive Predictive Value of MRI for the Diagnosis of Mucinous Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas., May 2003, Diagnostic endoscopy: 2020 vision., 2006, Post-sphincterotomy transampullary balloon dilation is not associated with an increased incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis., 2007, CA 19-9 as a Predictor of TNM Stage for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma., May 2004, Solid serous adenoma of the pancreas, a rare form of serous cystadenoma., 2007, Endosonographic-guided Fine-needle Aspiration for Evaluation of Suspected Myogenic Tumors of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract., May 2005, Endoscopic Impression of Barrett Esophagus: Declining Positive Predictive Value., May 2003, Endoscopy Unit Structure and Function, Oct 2004, Perceptions of Gastroenterology Fellows Regarding ERCP Competency and Training., July 2003

English, Korean

Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager at Emuge Corp.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Widener University 1994 - 1998
BS, Technical and Industrial Administration Spring Garden College 1989 - 1992
AS, Mechanical Engineering

Sales Management, Customer Relations, Manufacturing, CNC, Machining, Tooling, Problem Solving, Precision Machining, CAD/CAM, CAM, Manufacturing Engineering

Gastroenterologist

132 S 10Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-certificate in Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

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132 S 10Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

State University of New York at Buffalo (1988)