Arthur J. Decross

Arthur J. Decross, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). As an active faculty member of UR Medicine and the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG), he specializes in gastroenterology with clinical expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), Celiac Disease, and nutritional support for gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Decross maintains clinical practices at two locations: the Surgery Center at Sawgrass (Brighton, NY) and the Konar Center for Digestive and Liver Disease (Rochester, NY).

Education & Training:

• MD: Albany Medical College (1988)
• Residency in Internal Medicine: University of Rochester Medical Center (1988-1991)
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology: UVA Health Medical Center (1991-1994)

Research Focus: Dr. Decross leads research in inflammatory bowel disease pathophysiology, celiac disease management, and therapeutic nutrition interventions. His scholarly work extensively addresses medical education reform, gastroenterology training standards, and clinical practice guidelines. Secondary interests include rare gastrointestinal disorders and quality improvement in endoscopic procedures.

Publication Trends: Analysis of Dr. Decross's recent publications reveals three primary themes: 1) Medical education reform in gastroenterology training programs, 2) Clinical management of complex gastrointestinal conditions (including Zenker's diverticulitis and amyloidosis), and 3) Quality improvement initiatives in digestive healthcare delivery. His works frequently address physician training methodologies and rare case studies requiring multidisciplinary approaches.

Awards & Honors:

• AGA Academy of Educators (2012)
• Fellowship in American Gastroenterological Association (2007)
• Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow (2003-2005)
• Physician's Recognition Award, AMA (1991-2009)
• Teaching Award, University of Virginia (1994)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (1987)
• Sigma Xi Research Society (1986)
• Dagget Trust Prize (1988)
• New York State Regent's Scholarship (1985)

Professional Leadership: Dr. Decross serves on national committees for the American Gastroenterological Association, focusing on physician training standards and reentry programs. He has held leadership roles in the GI Program Directors' Caucus and contributes to developing gastroenterology fellowship guidelines. No specific grant or laboratory information is detailed in the source material.