New faculty spotlight: Anita Sivaraman, MD

Anita Sivaraman, MD, is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Anita Sivaraman, MD
• Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
• Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Research/professional interests:

• Gastrointestinal care
• Chronic constipation and hemorrhoid management
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Obesity and weight management
• Colon cancer screening and prevention
• Gastrojejunostomy placement for enteral dopamine administration (Duopa®)
• Medical education
• Quality improvement and outcomes research
• Women’s health

How I fell in love with gastroenterology: I was fascinated by the complex functions of the GI tract and the liver. Through endoscopy, I developed an admiration for the beauty of the lining of the GI tract that allows for the intricate functions of digestion and absorption of nutrients. As a gastroenterologist, I enjoy getting to know my patients but also the ability to visualize the esophagus, stomach, colon and parts of the small intestine endoscopically to diagnose and treat GI diseases.

Education:

• BA in biology and psychology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
• MD, George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, D.C.
• Residency in internal medicine, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
• Fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.

Memberships:

• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
• American Gastroenterology Association (AGA)
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
• American Association of the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
• American College of Physicians (ACP)

Three things people may not know about me:

• I did my residency training at the hospital where I was born.
• I am a professional classical Indian dancer and teacher.
• I love roller coasters and traveling.

Clinic location:

• Durham Outpatient Center
• Village Pointe Multidisciplinary Clinic