Cooper University Health Care 2nd Annual Digestive Diseases Update 2025

This one-day conference focuses on the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered gastrointestinal and liver disorders. It is structured to bridge the gap between current clinical guidelines and daily practice, featuring expert faculty from The Cooper Health System. The program covers a wide range of subspecialties, including esophageal, gastric, small bowel, colonic, and hepatobiliary diseases, with a strong emphasis on quality indicators and “pearls and pitfalls” in clinical decision-making.
+ What You Will Learn
Attendees will be able to:

Describe current and new modalities for diagnosing and managing common GI and hepatology conditions.

Utilize evidence-based medicine and updated clinical guidelines to improve patient care outcomes.

Implement quality indicators for Barrett’s Esophagus and colorectal cancer screening in both hospital and ambulatory settings.

Evaluate and manage complex cases such as refractory IBD, acute lower GI bleeding, and complications following bariatric surgery.

Discuss the latest treatment algorithms for Hepatitis B and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD).

+ Event Details

Date: March 29, 2025

Time: 7:00 AM – 4:05 PM

Location: The Westin, Mount Laurel, New Jersey

+ Who Should Attend
The conference is intended for the interprofessional gastroenterology team:

Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists

Residents and Fellows

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners

Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Nurses

Surgeons and Primary Care Physicians with an interest in digestive health.

+ Why Attend

Comprehensive Update: The curriculum covers the entire GI tract, from “Dysphagia” and “Functional Upper GI Disorders” to “Anorectal Disorders,” ensuring a holistic review of the specialty.

Expert Insight: Learn directly from Cooper University Health Care faculty who are nationally recognized for their expertise in advanced endoscopy, IBD, and liver disease.

Quality Focus: Specific sessions are dedicated to improving quality metrics in endoscopy units and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), a critical component of modern practice management.

 
+ Topics:

7:45 AM – 8:00 AM Opening Remarks
ESOPHAGEAL & GASTRIC DISORDERS Moderator: Anthony Infantolino, M.D. 8:00 AM – 8:20 AM Nonvariceal Upper GI Bleeding (UGIB): Diagnosis and Management Anthony Infantolino, M.D.
8:20 AM – 8:40 AM Approach to the Patient with Dysphagia Adam B. Elfant, M.D.
8:40 AM – 9:00 AM Quality Indicators in Management of Barrett’s Esophagus Michael S. Smith, M.D.
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM Management of Functional Upper GI Disorders Rachel S. Frank, M.D.
9:20 AM – 9:40 AM Management of Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia and Neoplasia Daniel A. Baik, M.D.
9:40 AM – 9:45 AM Questions and Answer Period
9:45 AM – 10:05 AM Break and Exhibits
SMALL BOWEL /COLONIC DISORDERS Moderator: Apeksha Shah, M.D. 10:05 AM – 10:25 AM Management of Acute Lower GI Bleeding (LGIB) Christina Tofani, M.D.
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM Medical and Nutritional Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Tara L. Lautenslager, M.D.
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM Refractory Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Options for Management Thomas A. Judge, M.D.
11:05 AM – 11:25 AM The GI Consult for the Post-bariatric Surgery Patient Rohit A. Patel, M.D.
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM Diagnosis and Management of Common Anorectal Disorders Steven J. McClane, M.D.
11:45 AM – 11:50 AM Questions and Answer Period
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch and Exhibits
12:30 PM – 1:10 PM KEYNOTE: Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) – 2025 Update David A. Katzka, M.D.
PANCREATIC /HEPATOBILIARY DISORDERS Moderator: Adam B. Elfant, M.D. 1:10 PM – 1:30 PM Evaluation and Management of Chronic Pancreatitis Adib Chaaya, M.D.
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Biliary Malignancy David E. Loren, M.D.
1:50 PM – 2:10 PM Update on Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)/Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Simona Rossi, M.D.
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM Medical Management of Obesity Krysta M. Contino, M.D.
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Management of Hepatitis B (HBV): The Forgotten Hepatitis Christopher W. Deitch, M.D.
2:50 PM – 2:55 PM Questions and Answer Period
2:55 PM – 3:15 PM Break and Exhibits
QUALITY CRC SCREENING Moderator: Steven R. Peikin, M.D. 3:15 PM – 3:35 PM Leveling the Playing Field for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening Kathy N. Williams, M.D.
3:35 PM – 3:55 PM Improving Quality in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and Hospital-based Endoscopy Units Joshua P. DeSipio, M.D.
3:55 PM – 4:05 PM Questions and Answer Period
4:05 PM Adjournment