Clinical Responsibilities
Dr. Knapp is an academic Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist whose areas of expertise are advanced/therapeutic Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Enteroscopy, Colonoscopy) as well Hepatology. Dr. Knapp performs the majority of his endoscopic procedures in his office which is equipped with two state of the art endoscopy suites. Dr. Knapp's consultative Hepatology practice focuses on treatment of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
Dr. Knapp is a prolific medical writer and has authored over 20 major academic papers as well as a textbook on Gastroenterolgy. He has lectured on gastroenterological and hepatological topics all over the United States as well as in Europe. Dr. Knapp's other areas of interest include Health Care Policy formulation & analysis. He has served as a Science Advisor to numerous public officials including Senators Paul Tsongas (D/MA) & Bill Bradley (D/NJ) and has testified as an expert witness in front of several United States Senatorial and Congressional Committees. Dr. Knapp is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Medical Specialty
Colonoscopy; Esophageal Disease; Stomach and Intestinal Tract, Diseases of; Liver Disease including Hepatitis C and liver transplantation **; Pancreatic Disease; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Medical Interests
Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy, Advanced Endoscopic Procedures, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.
Education
Medical Education
College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University 1975-1979
Internships
Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1979-1980
Residency Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1980-1982
Clinical Fellowships
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School 1982-1985
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, 1982
; Gastroenterology, 1987
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