Andrew Tinsley

Andrew Tinsley, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Penn State Health College of Medicine. He specializes in general gastroenterology with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Tinsley provides comprehensive care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders and is affiliated with the Carlino Family IBD Center and the Penn State Health Endoscopy Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Education:

• Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine (2006)
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center (2012)
• Residency: Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School (2009)
• Internship: Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School (2007)

Dr. Tinsley's research primarily focuses on inflammatory bowel disease, with particular emphasis on understanding abdominal pain mechanisms, healthcare utilization patterns, and lifestyle factors affecting disease outcomes. His work explores the genetic underpinnings of pain perception in IBD patients, economic aspects of emergency department visits, and how lifestyle modifications can impact disease management. He is also involved with the Center for Cannabis and Natural Product Pharmaceuticals, suggesting interest in alternative treatment approaches for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Tinsley's recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on inflammatory bowel disease, particularly examining abdominal pain as a predictor of healthcare utilization, genetic factors influencing pain perception, and lifestyle interventions. His research employs both clinical data analysis and molecular approaches, often in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The work shows increasing attention to personalized medicine approaches in IBD management, with studies connecting genetic markers to clinical outcomes.

While no specific awards are listed in the available information, Dr. Tinsley maintains an active research profile with 46 publications, an h-index of 16, and 1030 citations according to Scopus metrics. He collaborates extensively with researchers including Clarke, Coates, Williams, Walter, and Stuart on IBD-related research projects. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.

Dr. Tinsley is affiliated with the Center for Cannabis and Natural Product Pharmaceuticals (CCNPP) and appears to be part of a multidisciplinary IBD research team focused on understanding pain mechanisms, healthcare utilization, and lifestyle factors in inflammatory bowel disease management. His clinical practice at the Carlino Family IBD Center involves comprehensive care for IBD patients using advanced endoscopic techniques including double balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy.