About Me
Georgios Papachristou, MD, PhD, is 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.
He is 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, Dr. Papachristou received his medical degree from the University of Patras School of Medicine in Greece, graduating first in his class (summa cum laude). He completed training in Gastroenterology at University of Pittsburgh and Therapeutic Endoscopy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
As a researcher, Dr. Papachristou is in charge of a number of institutional studies and multicenter collaborations. He directs a translational research laboratory focusing on the immunology and therapy of acute pancreatitis. He receives research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Defense and industry. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Dr. Papachristou is a fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). He is an active member and serves in scientific committees in all major gastrointestinal professional organizations.
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
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Locations Where I Practice
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Patras, Patra
9/1/1990 - 7/1/1996
Residency
Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2002
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2005
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
7/2/2005 - 6/30/2006
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
11/4/2005
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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 09/29/2023, 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.
