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Dzifaa Lotsu, MD, MPH, is a gastroenterologist who completed his medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine in 2007. He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2010, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2013. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in December 2023.

As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Lotsu cares for patients with a variety of gastrointestinal concerns and conditions. These can include ulcers, heartburn, rectal bleeding, irritable bowel syndrome, swallowing difficulties, hemorrhoids, food reactions and more. He also works with patients on screening for colorectal cancer.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: December 2023

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • 2011 – 2013 National Institute of Health (NIH) T32 Training Grant for Colorectal Cancer Research in Gastroenterology Division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 2010 McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Book Award
  • 2008 American Gastroenterological Association (AGA): Promoting Diversity in GI training workshop
  • 2008 American College of Physicians (ACP) Membership Award for Outstanding Resident in Ambulatory Clinic
  • 2007 – 2010 Resident Teacher of the Month Award in McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Internal Medicine Training program (Multiple recipient)

Publications

  • Lotsu, D., Shrubsole, M. Cai, Q. Smalley, W., Milne, G. Dai, Q. Ness, R. Zheng,W. Murff,H. “Role of Isoprostanes in Colon Cancer” Gastroenterology May 2013 Supplement

Presentations

  • October 2015. Nsn, N.; Lotsu, D. A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain; selected for Poster Presentation at ACG 2015 Honolulu, HI
  • March 2013. AGA/ASGE Promoting Diversity in Gastroenterology Program at Student National Medical Association in Louisville, KY Oral Presentation
  • February 2013. Vanderbilt MPH Thesis Seminar: The Role of Isoprostanes in Colorectal Cancer Oral Presentation
  • November 2012. Vanderbilt University Adult and Pediatric GI Retreat: Role of Isoprostanes in Colorectal Cancer Poster Presentation
  • Lotsu, D., Shrubsole, M. Cai, Q. Smalley, W., Milne, G. Dai, Q. Ness, R. Zheng, W. Murff, H. “Role of Isoprostanes in Colon Cancer” selected for Poster Presentation at DDW 2013, Orlando, FL
  • Vanderbilt University GI Grand Rounds: Hereditary Colon Cancers: An Overview Oral Presentation
  • September 2012. AGA/ASGE Promoting Diversity in Gastroenterology Program at Meharry Medical College: Investing in The Future Oral Presentation
  • January 2012. Vanderbilt University GI Grand Rounds: Diet and Colon Cancer: Is there a link? Oral Presentation
  • June 2011. Dr. Dave Media Website: “Are you at risk for Colon Cancer?” Vanderbilt University GI Grand Rounds: Hepatitis A, D, &E; the lesser-known viruses Oral Presentation

Research

  • July 2011-June 2013. Conducted a hospital-based case-control study of the relationship between dietary intake, fatty acids, and biomarkers of oxidative stress in colorectal cancer under Harvey Murph MD, MPH Department of Medicine and Public Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee Abstract “Role of Isoprostanes in Colorectal Cancer” for publication to Digestive Disease Week 2013 Meeting in Orlando, Florida
  • June 2008-June 2010. Worked on retrospective study analyzing outcome of patients with cirrhosis receiving Hepatorenal syndrome cocktail: Midodrine, Octreotide, and Albumin under Daniel Ganger, MD Division of Hepatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
  • Performed microsurgery, organized, and analyzed data in laboratory which dealt with mammalian forebrain development in rodents. Used computerized mapping model to follow development of forebrain under Christopher B. Reid MD, PhD in Neuroscience and Pharmacology Department at F. Herbert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services at Bethesda, Maryland.

Hobbies & Interests

In his spare time, Dr. Lotsu enjoys playing flag football, fitness activities, freelance writing, art and theater, and photography.

Medical School

  • Howard University College of Medicine, 2007

Internship/Residency

  • Residency in Internal Medicine: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, 2010; Fellowship in Gastroenterology: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Dr. Dzifaa Lotsu is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American College of Gastroenterology.

Locations

Berthelsen Main Campus

2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-442-0000

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