Patrick Sanvanson

Dr. Patrick Sanvanson is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. He specializes in Gastroenterology, focusing on GERD, swallowing disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome. His clinical practice emphasizes evidence-based care and patient-centered approaches.

Education:

• MD - Medical College of Wisconsin (2008)
• Residency in Internal Medicine - Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University (2008-2011)
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology - Medical College of Wisconsin (2011-2014)

Research Interests: Dr. Sanvanson’s work explores gastrointestinal motility disorders, particularly esophageal function, dysphagia, GERD management, eosinophilic esophagitis, and functional gastrointestinal syndromes like IBS. He investigates the biomechanics of swallowing, neurological impacts on esophageal contractility, and therapeutic responses in complex cases.

Recent Publications: His research spans esophageal motility, dysphagia, GERD, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Key themes include neurogastroenterological connections, treatment efficacy for collagenous gastritis, and clinical case studies in gastroenterology.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising & Grants: No students or grants listed. Dr. Sanvanson’s clinical expertise is integrated with research through MCW’s Gastroenterology and Hepatology department.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the Froedtert Hospital Gastroenterology and Hepatology team, contributing to clinical and academic activities at MCW.