Saurabh Sethi
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| Known for | Clinical research, public health communication, digestive health advocacy |
| 🌐 Website | saurabhsethimd |
Saurabh Sethi is an Indian-American physician specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology, and advanced endoscopic procedures. He practices in the San Francisco Bay Area and works in clinical medicine, academic research, and public health communication.
Early life and education
Sethi earned his MBBS from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in 2005.[1][2] He completed a Master of Public Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health in 2008, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center (2008–2011).[3]
He completed a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship in advanced endoscopy at Stanford University in 2015, where he also served as an instructor in gastroenterology.[4]
Career
Dr. Sethi is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.[5] He has held clinical affiliations with Kindred Hospital–San Francisco Bay Area, and St. Rose Hospital.[3][6]
He has worked in academic and clinical research roles at institutions including the Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. His clinical interests include therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatobiliary disorders.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sethi contributed to public communication efforts related to digestive health and medical misinformation.
He has also contributed to public health outreach through social media and interviews, addressing topics such as nutrition,[7][8][9] gut health,[10][11][12] medication safety, and lifestyle-related chronic disease.[13][14]
Research and publications
Dr. Sethi has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Digestive Diseases and Sciences, American Journal of Gastroenterology, and Journal of Clinical Oncology.[3]His research has focused on cirrhosis, sedation safety, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ERCP-related complications, and healthcare utilization.[15]
He received the Harvard Medical School Excellence in Tutoring Award and a T-32 NIH-funded research grant in gastroenterology.[5][16] He has contributed a chapter on immunology in a digital medical textbook published by the Future Science Group.
Selected publications
- Sethi S, et al. “Good Vibrations: Successful Endoscopic Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy for Bouveret’s Syndrome.” Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2014.
- Sethi S, et al. “Prior Capsule Endoscopy Improves the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Yield of Single-Balloon Enteroscopy.” Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2014.
- Sethi S, et al. “Monitored Anesthesia Care Without Endotracheal Intubation Is Safe and Efficacious for Single-Balloon Enteroscopy.” Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2014.
- Sethi S, et al. “A Meta-Analysis on the Role of Rectal Diclofenac and Indomethacin in the Prevention of Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis.” Pancreas, 2014.
- Sethi S, et al. “Inpatient Burden of Constipation in the United States: An Analysis of National Trends from 1997 to 2010.” American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2014.
- Sethi S, et al. “Images of the Month: A Case of Strongyloidiasis Presenting as a Colonic Mass.” American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2014.
- Sethi S, et al. “Propofol versus Traditional Sedative Agents for Advanced Endoscopic Procedures: A Meta-Analysis.” Digestive Endoscopy, 2013.
- Sethi S, et al. “In-Patient Discharge Rates for Irritable Bowel Syndrome – An Analysis of National Trends in the United States from 1997 to 2010.” Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 2013.
- Sethi S, Kelly CP. “Immunology and Clostridium difficile.” In: e-Book Chapter Published by Future Science Group.
- Sethi S. “Tackling the Problem of Childhood Obesity.” Southern Medical Journal, 2011.
Public engagement
Sethi shares health-related content on social media, addressing topics such as digestive health, sleep, nutrient deficiencies, oral hygiene, and the effects of processed foods.[17][18][19][20]
His commentary has been cited in media outlets including Fox News,[21] News Week,[22][23] The New York Post,[24][25][26] CNN Arabic,[9] The Mirror,[27] Daily Mirror,[28][29] The Week,[30] and Business Insider.[31]
He has publicly shared that living with Tourette syndrome influenced his work in endoscopy and public health communication.[32]
Awards and honors
Sethi received the Excellence in Tutoring Award from Harvard Medical School in 2013 and was also recognized that year with the Presidential Poster Award and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Award by the American College of Gastroenterology.[16] Earlier, his work was acknowledged with a Poster of Distinction at Digestive Disease Week in 2010 and a Scholarly Opportunity Award from the Mayo Clinic. From 1997 to 2005, he was a recipient of the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholarship awarded by the Government of India.[1][16]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Darpan, Pratiyogita (December 1999). Competition Science Vision. Pratiyogita Darpan. Search this book on
- ↑ Darpan, Pratiyogita (October 2001). Competition Science Vision. Pratiyogita Darpan. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH". www.medicalnewstoday.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Peleteiro, Marta Rodríguez (2025-05-29). "The 5 foods a Harvard doctor recommends to take care of your heart". Diario AS (in español). Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH". psychcentral.com. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Dr. Saurabh Sethi, MD – Fremont, CA | Gastroenterology on Doximity". Doximity. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Alexandra, Horváth (2024-11-25). "Experts say these foods make you happy". Life (in magyar). Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Swartz, Tracy (2024-10-22). "Doctor reveals 5 signs your body needs more nutrients". Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Which is better, blending vegetables and fruits with an electric blender or juicing them? (in العربية). 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2025-06-13 – via arabic.cnn.com.
- ↑ "Gastroenterologist Reveals Foods To Avoid For Bloating, Constipation, And Diarrhoea". Onlymyhealth. 2025-05-31. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Doctor warns about 'thunderclap headache' that means you need to go to hospital immediately". LADbible. 2024-10-31. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Shaw, Neil (2025-02-18). "Gastroenterologist says cutting one food 'resets body' in two weeks". Surrey Live. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "The three toxic items in EVERY home doctor warns should be removed 'immediately'". The US Sun. 2025-05-27. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Rice, Elle May (2024-12-15). "'I'm a gut doctor - this common symptom should never be ignored'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "ResearchGate". Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 "Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH". Healthgrades. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Medic reveals most dangerous time to go to sleep". Dunya News. 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Beard, McKenzie (2025-04-02). "Poor oral hygiene can increase your heart disease risk". Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Wigle, Reda (2025-01-10). "Stomach doctor reveals 5 unhealthiest breakfast foods". Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "How You Might Have a Fatty Liver Even If You Don't Drink Alcohol: Liver Specialist Shares Causes and Treatment". Onlymyhealth. 2025-02-04. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Drinking lemon water daily can make you look younger, TikTok doctor reveals". Fox News. 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Harvard doctor reveals reasons he has strict "no shoes inside home" policy". Newsweek. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ "Five things to keep your "brain sharp," according to a Harvard doctor". Newsweek. 2024-08-25. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ↑ Wigle, Reda (2025-01-22). "The 3 worst drinks that increase your risk for Alzheimer's". Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ↑ Wigle, Reda (2024-10-29). "The healthiest type of alcohol, according to a GI doctor". Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ↑ Herz, Jane (2023-10-02). "Here is the real reason why you shouldn't use your phone on the toilet". Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ↑ Smith, Steven (2025-04-14). "Gastroenterologist says daily habit is 'wearing your brain out'". The Mirror US. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Shaw, Neil; Mallac, Samantha (2025-05-06). "Doctor explains health impact if you are not asleep by midnight". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ King, Natalie; Gupwell, Katie-Ann (2025-05-01). "'I'm a gastroenterologist – this common pill can cause two major health issues'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ "Do you brush your teeth daily before sleep? How poor oral hygiene is connected to your heart health". The Week. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Elwell, Cheyenne. "10 sleeping habits that are sabotaging your chance at a good sleep". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
- ↑ Medicare, Humans of (2025-06-02). "Tourette syndrome, grandmother's death, nothing could stop Dr Saurabh Sethi from becoming a doctor". EdexLive. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
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