Louis Chaptini, MD
Gastroenterology
Biography
Louis Chaptini, MD, is a general gastroenterologist who treats patients with common gastrointestinal (GI) conditions including reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, and ulcers.
He currently works as a GI hospitalist, which means he treats hospitalized patients with GI conditions. These conditions range from GI bleeding and abdominal pain to inflammatory bowel disease and liver diseases.
Dr. Chaptini received the Howard M. Spiro, MD, Digestive Diseases Fellowship Teaching Award from Yale School of Medicine in 2015. He says he enjoys teaching trainees who rotate in the hospital as part of the gastroenterology inpatient service.
Titles
- Assistant Professor Adjunct
Education & Training
- FellowshipUMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical school (2005)
- ResidencyUMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical school (2002)
- MDSt Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon (1999)
Languages Spoken
- العربية (Arabic)
- English
- Français (French)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- Howard M. Spiro, MD Digestive Diseases Fellowship Teaching Award: Yale School of Medicine (2015)
Publications
- Gastrointestinal BleedingLouis Chaptini and Steven Peikin Critical Care Medicine: Principles of Diagnosis and Management in the Adult, 72, 1192-1209.e5, 2019
- Challenges Faced by US-Trained Gastroenterologists When Pursuing a Medical Career Outside of the USAChaptini L. Challenges Faced by US-Trained Gastroenterologists When Pursuing a Medical Career Outside of the USA. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2017, 62: 3266-3268. PMID: 29064012, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4809-2.
- Shah S, Chaptini L, Parikh ND. Strongyloidiasis Presenting as Epigastric Pain. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2016, 111: 1678. PMID: 27924100, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2016.435.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Physiology of Weight Regulation. 2016, 1-4. DOI: 10.1002/9781119127437.ch102.
- Shah SA, Cho M, Chaptini L, Parikh N. Sloughing Esophagitis: An Atypical Cause of Food Impaction. ACG Case Reports Journal 2016, 3: e85. PMID: 27807547, PMCID: PMC5062645, DOI: 10.14309/crj.2016.58.
- Parikh ND, Chaptini L, Njei B, Laine L. Diagnosis of sessile serrated adenomas/polyps with image-enhanced endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy 2016, 48: 731-739. PMID: 27223636, DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-107592.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Obesity: Treatment and Complications. 2016, 491-494. DOI: 10.1002/9781118512104.ch62.
- Parikh ND, Gurung A, Chaptini L. Schistosomiasis as a Solitary Sigmoid Nodule. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2016, 111: 173. PMID: 26882938, PMCID: PMC4829392, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2015.214.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Obesity: Treatment and Complications. 2015, 2230-2241. DOI: 10.1002/9781118512074.ch115.
- Chaptini L, Laine L. Can I Improve My Adenoma Detection Rate? Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2015, 49: 270-281. PMID: 25647725, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000293.
- Parikh N, Chaptini L, Njei B, Laine L. 554 Diagnosis of Sessile Serrated Adenomas/Polyps With Image-Enhanced Endoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Gastroenterology 2015, 148: s-112. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(15)30386-3.
- Chaptini L, Chaaya A, Depalma F, Hunter K, Peikin S, Laine L. Variation in polyp size estimation among endoscopists and impact on surveillance intervals. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2014, 80: 652-659. PMID: 24679658, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.01.053.
- Chaaya A, DePalma F, Peikin S, Chaptini L. Variation in Estimation of Polyp Size Among Endoscopists. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2012, 107: s732. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-201210001-01799.
- Henry P, DePalma F, Elbaum P, Enyinna N, Jarbrink-Sehgal M, Chaptini L. Su1778 Adherence to Gastroprotective Agents in Patients Discharged on Aspirin. Gastroenterology 2012, 142: s-501. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(12)61920-9.
- Chaaya A, Copeland B, Rachoin J, Peikin S, Chaptini L. Degree of Awareness of Obesity and Its Complications Among Internal Medicine Residents. Gastroenterology 2011, 140: s-617. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(11)62551-1.
- Chaaya A, Salese L, Peikin S, Chaptini L. Portal Hypertension Presenting as Isolated Duodenal Variceal Bleed. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2010, 105: s370-s371. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-201010001-01023.
- Chaptini L, Deitch C, Peikin S. Physiology of Weight Regulation. 2010, 9-12. DOI: 10.1002/9781444328417.ch2.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Obesity. 2008, 2561-2573. DOI: 10.1002/9781444303254.ch102.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Approach to the Patient with Obesity. 2008, 191-204. DOI: 10.1002/9781444300758.ch12.
- Chaptini LA, Janec EM, Seltzer G, Peikin S, Elfant AB. Sublingual hyoscyamine spray as premedication for colonoscopy: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. The American Journal Of Surgery 2008, 196: 51-55. PMID: 18436182, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.06.030.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Neuroendocrine regulation of food intake. Current Opinion In Gastroenterology 2008, 24: 223-229. PMID: 18301275, DOI: 10.1097/mog.0b013e3282f3f4d8.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Chapter 77 Gastrointestinal Bleeding. 2008, 1605-1625. DOI: 10.1016/b978-032304841-5.50079-0.
- Sivaprakasapillai N, Fayad N, Chaptini L, Deitch C, Depenbusch J. A Case of Metastatic Adenocarcinoma Presenting with Fulminant Hepatic Failure and Elevated Alpha Fetoprotein Level. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2007, 102: s375. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-200709002-00699.
- Spiller R, Chaptini L, Nammour F, Peikin S. Rectal bleeding and abdominal mass. Gut 2005, 55: 15. PMID: 16344574, PMCID: PMC1856401, DOI: 10.1136/gut.2005.065664.
- Chaptini L, Bhambri S, Greenbaum D, Elfant A. Successful Endoscopic Management of Band Erosion Complicating Gastric Bypass Surgery. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2004, 38: 914-915. PMID: 15492617, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-200411000-00022.
- Chaptini L, Janec E, Hazboun R, Enyinna C, Deitch C, Peikin S, Elfant A. REDUCED DOSE SODIUM PHOSPHATE TABLETS (VISICOL) AND BISACODYL (DULCOLAX) COMBINATION FOR BOWEL PREPARATION PRIOR TO COLONOSCOPY. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2004, 99: s310. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-200410001-00941.
- Chaptini L, Janec E, Seltzer G, Peikin S, Elfant A. Sublingual Hyoscyamine Facilitates Colonoscopy and Decreases Colon Motility: A Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo Controlled Trial. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004, 59: p266. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(04)01179-4.
- Elfant A, Janec E, Chaptini L, Peikin S, Gandotra V. Initial experience with sublingual hyoscyamine sulfate for suppression of duodenal motility during endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP). The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2003, 98: s306. DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.08656.x.
- Chaptini L, Janec E, Seltzer G, Bodofsky E, Peikin S, Elfant A. Sublingual hyoscyamine spray as premedication for colonoscopy: a randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled trial (interim analysis). The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2003, 98: s300. DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.08642.x.
- Chaptini L, Laine L. Can I improve my adenoma detection rate? J Clin Gastroenterol. 2015 Apr;49(4):270-81.Chaptini L, Laine L. Can I improve my adenoma detection rate? J Clin Gastroenterol. 2015 Apr;49(4):270-81.
- Louis Chaptini, MD; Krystal Hunter; Adib Chaaya, MD; Fedele Depalma, MD; Steven Peikin, MD; Loren Laine, MD. Variation in polyp size estimation among endoscopists and impact on surveillance intervals. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Oct;80(4):652-9Louis Chaptini, MD; Krystal Hunter; Adib Chaaya, MD; Fedele Depalma, MD; Steven Peikin, MD; Loren Laine, MD. Variation in polyp size estimation among endoscopists and impact on surveillance intervals. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Oct;80(4):652-9
- Louis Chaptini, Steven Peikin. Neuroendocrine regulation of food intake. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology 2008; 24: 223-229Louis Chaptini, Steven Peikin. Neuroendocrine regulation of food intake. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology 2008; 24: 223-229
Patient Care Organizations
- Digestive Diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology Hospitalist Program
- Internal Medicine
- Metabolic Health & Weight Loss Program
Biography
Louis Chaptini, MD, is a general gastroenterologist who treats patients with common gastrointestinal (GI) conditions including reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, and ulcers.
He currently works as a GI hospitalist, which means he treats hospitalized patients with GI conditions. These conditions range from GI bleeding and abdominal pain to inflammatory bowel disease and liver diseases.
Dr. Chaptini received the Howard M. Spiro, MD, Digestive Diseases Fellowship Teaching Award from Yale School of Medicine in 2015. He says he enjoys teaching trainees who rotate in the hospital as part of the gastroenterology inpatient service.
Titles
- Assistant Professor Adjunct
Education & Training
- FellowshipUMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical school (2005)
- ResidencyUMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical school (2002)
- MDSt Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon (1999)
Languages Spoken
- العربية (Arabic)
- English
- Français (French)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- Howard M. Spiro, MD Digestive Diseases Fellowship Teaching Award: Yale School of Medicine (2015)
Publications
- Gastrointestinal BleedingLouis Chaptini and Steven Peikin Critical Care Medicine: Principles of Diagnosis and Management in the Adult, 72, 1192-1209.e5, 2019
- Challenges Faced by US-Trained Gastroenterologists When Pursuing a Medical Career Outside of the USAChaptini L. Challenges Faced by US-Trained Gastroenterologists When Pursuing a Medical Career Outside of the USA. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2017, 62: 3266-3268. PMID: 29064012, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4809-2.
- Shah S, Chaptini L, Parikh ND. Strongyloidiasis Presenting as Epigastric Pain. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2016, 111: 1678. PMID: 27924100, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2016.435.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Physiology of Weight Regulation. 2016, 1-4. DOI: 10.1002/9781119127437.ch102.
- Shah SA, Cho M, Chaptini L, Parikh N. Sloughing Esophagitis: An Atypical Cause of Food Impaction. ACG Case Reports Journal 2016, 3: e85. PMID: 27807547, PMCID: PMC5062645, DOI: 10.14309/crj.2016.58.
- Parikh ND, Chaptini L, Njei B, Laine L. Diagnosis of sessile serrated adenomas/polyps with image-enhanced endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy 2016, 48: 731-739. PMID: 27223636, DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-107592.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Obesity: Treatment and Complications. 2016, 491-494. DOI: 10.1002/9781118512104.ch62.
- Parikh ND, Gurung A, Chaptini L. Schistosomiasis as a Solitary Sigmoid Nodule. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2016, 111: 173. PMID: 26882938, PMCID: PMC4829392, DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2015.214.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Obesity: Treatment and Complications. 2015, 2230-2241. DOI: 10.1002/9781118512074.ch115.
- Chaptini L, Laine L. Can I Improve My Adenoma Detection Rate? Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2015, 49: 270-281. PMID: 25647725, DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000293.
- Parikh N, Chaptini L, Njei B, Laine L. 554 Diagnosis of Sessile Serrated Adenomas/Polyps With Image-Enhanced Endoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Gastroenterology 2015, 148: s-112. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(15)30386-3.
- Chaptini L, Chaaya A, Depalma F, Hunter K, Peikin S, Laine L. Variation in polyp size estimation among endoscopists and impact on surveillance intervals. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2014, 80: 652-659. PMID: 24679658, DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.01.053.
- Chaaya A, DePalma F, Peikin S, Chaptini L. Variation in Estimation of Polyp Size Among Endoscopists. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2012, 107: s732. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-201210001-01799.
- Henry P, DePalma F, Elbaum P, Enyinna N, Jarbrink-Sehgal M, Chaptini L. Su1778 Adherence to Gastroprotective Agents in Patients Discharged on Aspirin. Gastroenterology 2012, 142: s-501. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(12)61920-9.
- Chaaya A, Copeland B, Rachoin J, Peikin S, Chaptini L. Degree of Awareness of Obesity and Its Complications Among Internal Medicine Residents. Gastroenterology 2011, 140: s-617. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(11)62551-1.
- Chaaya A, Salese L, Peikin S, Chaptini L. Portal Hypertension Presenting as Isolated Duodenal Variceal Bleed. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2010, 105: s370-s371. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-201010001-01023.
- Chaptini L, Deitch C, Peikin S. Physiology of Weight Regulation. 2010, 9-12. DOI: 10.1002/9781444328417.ch2.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Obesity. 2008, 2561-2573. DOI: 10.1002/9781444303254.ch102.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Approach to the Patient with Obesity. 2008, 191-204. DOI: 10.1002/9781444300758.ch12.
- Chaptini LA, Janec EM, Seltzer G, Peikin S, Elfant AB. Sublingual hyoscyamine spray as premedication for colonoscopy: a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. The American Journal Of Surgery 2008, 196: 51-55. PMID: 18436182, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.06.030.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Neuroendocrine regulation of food intake. Current Opinion In Gastroenterology 2008, 24: 223-229. PMID: 18301275, DOI: 10.1097/mog.0b013e3282f3f4d8.
- Chaptini L, Peikin S. Chapter 77 Gastrointestinal Bleeding. 2008, 1605-1625. DOI: 10.1016/b978-032304841-5.50079-0.
- Sivaprakasapillai N, Fayad N, Chaptini L, Deitch C, Depenbusch J. A Case of Metastatic Adenocarcinoma Presenting with Fulminant Hepatic Failure and Elevated Alpha Fetoprotein Level. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2007, 102: s375. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-200709002-00699.
- Spiller R, Chaptini L, Nammour F, Peikin S. Rectal bleeding and abdominal mass. Gut 2005, 55: 15. PMID: 16344574, PMCID: PMC1856401, DOI: 10.1136/gut.2005.065664.
- Chaptini L, Bhambri S, Greenbaum D, Elfant A. Successful Endoscopic Management of Band Erosion Complicating Gastric Bypass Surgery. Journal Of Clinical Gastroenterology 2004, 38: 914-915. PMID: 15492617, DOI: 10.1097/00004836-200411000-00022.
- Chaptini L, Janec E, Hazboun R, Enyinna C, Deitch C, Peikin S, Elfant A. REDUCED DOSE SODIUM PHOSPHATE TABLETS (VISICOL) AND BISACODYL (DULCOLAX) COMBINATION FOR BOWEL PREPARATION PRIOR TO COLONOSCOPY. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2004, 99: s310. DOI: 10.14309/00000434-200410001-00941.
- Chaptini L, Janec E, Seltzer G, Peikin S, Elfant A. Sublingual Hyoscyamine Facilitates Colonoscopy and Decreases Colon Motility: A Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo Controlled Trial. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2004, 59: p266. DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5107(04)01179-4.
- Elfant A, Janec E, Chaptini L, Peikin S, Gandotra V. Initial experience with sublingual hyoscyamine sulfate for suppression of duodenal motility during endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP). The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2003, 98: s306. DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.08656.x.
- Chaptini L, Janec E, Seltzer G, Bodofsky E, Peikin S, Elfant A. Sublingual hyoscyamine spray as premedication for colonoscopy: a randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled trial (interim analysis). The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2003, 98: s300. DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.08642.x.
- Chaptini L, Laine L. Can I improve my adenoma detection rate? J Clin Gastroenterol. 2015 Apr;49(4):270-81.Chaptini L, Laine L. Can I improve my adenoma detection rate? J Clin Gastroenterol. 2015 Apr;49(4):270-81.
- Louis Chaptini, MD; Krystal Hunter; Adib Chaaya, MD; Fedele Depalma, MD; Steven Peikin, MD; Loren Laine, MD. Variation in polyp size estimation among endoscopists and impact on surveillance intervals. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Oct;80(4):652-9Louis Chaptini, MD; Krystal Hunter; Adib Chaaya, MD; Fedele Depalma, MD; Steven Peikin, MD; Loren Laine, MD. Variation in polyp size estimation among endoscopists and impact on surveillance intervals. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Oct;80(4):652-9
- Louis Chaptini, Steven Peikin. Neuroendocrine regulation of food intake. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology 2008; 24: 223-229Louis Chaptini, Steven Peikin. Neuroendocrine regulation of food intake. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology 2008; 24: 223-229
Patient Care Organizations
- Digestive Diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology Hospitalist Program
- Internal Medicine
- Metabolic Health & Weight Loss Program