Mark B. Pochapin

Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Gastroenterology; Department of Medicine; Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs; Director, Division of Gastroenterology
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, New York

Mark B. Pochapin, MD, is Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Director of the Division of Gastroenterology, and The Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine. In his clinical practice, Dr. Pochapin focuses on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic and colon cancers. His research interests center on innovative endoscopic technologies, quality in endoscopy, and the early detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions. Dr. Pochapin has received over 30 teaching awards, including the Elliot Hochstein Teaching Award for "the qualities of compassion, skill, and distinction as a physician and teacher" and the Humanism in Medicine Award in recognition of "compassion, sensitivity, respect, and cultural competence in the delivery of care to patients and their families." He is the author of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Colorectal Cancer." Dr. Pochapin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree in 1984, and received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1988. He is Vice President on the ACG’s 2017-2018 Board of Trustees.

Presentation(s):

• Non-colonoscopy Colon Cancer Screening Tests: State-of-the-Art 2017

  Monday, October 16
  12:10 PM – 12:30 PM

• ACG's Emily Couric Memorial Lecture - Colon Cancer: Polyps, Prevention, and Progress

  Tuesday, October 17
  3:40 PM – 4:10 PM