Beth Irael Deaconess Medical Center GI 110 Francis St Suite Ae, Boston, MA 02215 617 632-8623 (Phone)
Boston Endoscopy Center 175 Worcester St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 617 754-0800 (Phone)
Certifications:
Gastroenterology, 1987 Internal Medicine, 1985
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Beth Irael Deaconess Medical Center GI 110 Francis St Suite Ae, Boston, MA 02215
Boston Endoscopy Center 175 Worcester St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Metrowest Medical Center 115 Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Mount Auburn Hospital 330 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA 02492
Education:
Medical School University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine Graduated: 1982 Medical School Case Western Reserve University Graduated: 1983 Medical School Case Western Reserve University Graduated: 1985 Medical School Massachusetts General Hospital Graduated: 1987
Acute Pancreatitis Benign Polyps of the Colon Celiac Disease Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis Chronic Pancreatitis
Languages:
English Spanish
Description:
Dr. Pleskow graduated from the University of Buffalo, SUNY School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 1982. He works in Boston, MA and 1 other location and specializes in Gastroenterology. Dr. Pleskow is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center West Campus, Metrowest Medical Center, Mount Auburn Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
State University of New York, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Buffalo) - Doctor of Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital - Fellowship - Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) University Hospitals - Case Medical Center - Residency - Family Medicine
Board certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Sub-certificate in Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Brian Tinkham - South Boston MA, US Douglas Pleskow - Needham MA, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 1/00 A61M 5/178
US Classification:
600154, 600104, 60416704
Abstract:
A cap including an outer shell configured to be coupled to an access port of an endoscope, and a resilient member positioned interior of the inner peripheral surface of the outer shell. The resilient member includes an upper surface, a lower surface, an outer peripheral surface and a central opening sized to accommodate an endoscopic instrument therethrough. The resilient member further includes a slit extending outward from the circumferential surface of the central opening toward the outer peripheral surface of the resilient member.
Ransom H. Byers - Mountain View CA, US Alexander E. Dillon - Cambridge MA, US Thomas C. Kochem - Belmont MA, US Daniel W. Rice - Gettysburg PA, US Allison L. Schmidt - Dothan AL, US Gary A. Jordan - Litchfield NH, US Douglas Pleskow - Needham MA, US Brian Tinkham - South Boston MA, US
Assignee:
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 1/00
US Classification:
600104
Abstract:
Endoscope assemblies, biopsy caps, and methods for making and using the same. An example endoscope assembly may include an endoscope having a channel formed therein and a port that provides access to the channel. A cap may be coupled to the port. The cap may include a base having a securing member for securing the cap to the port, an outer shell, a locking member coupled to the outer shell, an inner seal member, and a central opening that extends to the channel. The inner seal member may include a plurality of flaps.
Alexander E. Dillon - Louisville KY, US Thomas C. Kochem - Watertown MA, US Dan W. Rice - Gettysburg PA, US Allison L. Schmidt - Dothan AL, US Gary A. Jordan - Litchfield NH, US Douglas Pleskow - Needham MA, US Brian Tinkham - South Boston MA, US
Assignee:
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61B 1/00
US Classification:
600104
Abstract:
Endoscope assemblies, biopsy caps, and methods for making and using the same. An example endoscope assembly may include an endoscope having a channel formed therein and a port that provides access to the channel. A cap may be coupled to the port. The cap may include a base having a securing member for securing the cap to the port, an outer shell, a locking member coupled to the outer shell, an inner seal member, and a central opening that extends to the channel. The inner seal member may include a plurality of flaps.
Resumes
Co Director Of Endoscopy At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Board of Directors at National Pancreas Foundation, Co-Director of Endoscopy/Associate Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Location:
Greater Boston Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Work:
National Pancreas Foundation since 2000
Board of Directors
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center since Jul 1987
Co-Director of Endoscopy/Associate Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 1987 - 2012
Co Director of Endoscopy
Education:
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School 1985 - 1987
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1982 - 1985
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1978 - 1982
MD, Medicine
University of Rochester 1974 - 1978
BA, Neuroscience
Nichols School 1971 - 1974
Honor & Awards:
Man of the Year, National Pancreas Foundation 2009