Georgios Papachristou, MD
Physician, Professor
Gastroenterology
Make an appointment
614-293-8784
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Advanced Endoscopy
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Greek
Biography
I am a professor of Medicine, the Floyd Beman Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology and the division director for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
I am a nationally recognized expert therapeutic endoscopist, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, and practices state-of-the-art endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Board certified in gastroenterology, I received my medical degree from the University of Patras School of Medicine in Greece, graduating first in my class (summa cum laude). I completed training in Gastroenterology at University of Pittsburgh and Therapeutic Endoscopy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Highlights
- Director, Pancreatitis Working Group, NIDDK Type 1 Diabetes in Acute Pancreatitis Consortium, 2021-present
- Chairman, Chairman, AGA Abstract Review Committee, Clinical Acute Pancreatitis, 2020-present
- Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 2017
- President, Collaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER), 2016-2018
- Fellow, American Gastroenterology Association (AGA), 2014
- Chairman, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Abstract Review Committee, Pancreatobiliary Section, 2013
- Fellow, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), 2012
Conditions and expertise
- Advanced Endoscopy
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Choledocholithiasis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic Diseases
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Endoscopy
- Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
7/2/2005 - 6/30/2006 - Fellowship - Gastroenterology
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2005 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2002 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Patras, Patra, Greece
9/1/1990 - 7/1/1996
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
8/29/2024 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
11/4/2005
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Papachristou has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Ariel Precision Medicine
- The Mayo Clinic Rochester