Dr Andrew Nett

Dr. Andrew S. Nett, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Nett specializes in interventional endoscopic procedures with a special interest in:

  • Anti-Reflux (GERD) Procedures
  • POEM (endoscopic myotomy) for achalasia

Education

2015-2016 University of Michigan, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship

2012-2015 University of California San Francisco, Gastroenterology Fellowship Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine (2015)

2009-2012 University of California San Francisco, Residency in Internal Medicine, Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine (2012)

2005-2009 Baylor College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, with Honor

2000-2004 Washington University in St. Louis Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Dual Major: Biology; Philosophy/Neuroscience/Psychology

Publications

2018 Binmoeller KF and Nett A. “The Evolution of Endoscopic Cystogastrostomy.” Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2018 Apr;28(2):143-156.

2018 Abbas AM, Strong AT…Nett A, et al. “Multicenter evaluation of the clinical utility of laparoscopy-assisted ERCP in patients with Roux- en-Y gastric bypass.” Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 Apr;87(4):1031-1039

2018 Nett A, and Binmoeller KF. “Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Leaks.” In: Chandrasekhara V et al, editors. Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 3e. Elsevier. 2018.

2018 ASGE Working Group. American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy’s Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Self-Assessment Program  (GESAP) IX. https://learn.asge.org/. Published May 21, 2018.

2017 Binmoeller KF and Nett A. “ERCP: Time to take the lead off?” Gastrointest Endosc. 2017 Dec;86(6):1066-1069.

2014 Nett A, Velayos F, McQuaid K. “Quality Bowel Preparation for Surveillance Colonoscopy in Patients with IBD is Must.”  Nonpolypoid Colorectal Neoplasms in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. Edited by Soetikno R and Kaltenbach T.  July 2014, 24(3):379-92.

2012 Nett A, Lai J, Fix O. “Gastroenterology and Hepatology.” In Mookherjee S, Lai C, Rennke S (Eds), UCSF Hospitalist Handbook, 4th ed.  San Francisco: UCSF. 2012

2006 Slawson EE, Shaffer CDNett AS, et al. “Comparison of dot chromosome sequences from D. melanogaster and D. virilis reveals an enrichment of DNA transposon sequences in heterochromatic domains.” Genome Biology, Feb 2006, 7(2):R15.

Abstracts

2016 Nett A, “Early recurrence following endoscopic resection or local surgical excision of duodenal neuroendocrine tumors supports a role for early and frequent endoscopic surveillance.” With Richard Kwon, MD (primary mentor). ACG Poster Presentation.

2016 Nett A, “Celiac disease and pancreatitis: a role for standard duodenal biopsies in patients referred for EUS evaluation of idiopathic pancreatitis?” With Erik Wamsteker, MD (primary mentor). APA Abstract.

2016 Nett A, Wamsteker E, Frankel TL, Prabhu A. “Lumen-apposing metal stent placement and dilation to facilitate direct endoscopic retrieval of an extra-gastric migrated cystogastrostomy stent.” DDW video abstract. Accepted for publication in Video GIE.

2015 Nett A, “Comparison of long limb ERCP versus EUS-guided biliary interventions in patients with surgically altered anatomy.”  With  Yasser Bhat, MD (primary mentor). Oral presentation at DDW. Manuscript prepared.

Other Research Experience

2010-2011  Clinical Researcher, San Francisco, CA

Velayos, Fernando MD. University of California San Francisco, Division of Gastroenterology.  Conducted meta-analysis regarding the chemoprotective effect of salicylates against colon cancer.

2004-2005  Research Technician, St. Louis, MO

Pekosz, Andrew Ph.D. Washington University School of Medicine, Dept of Molecular Microbiology. Constructed a viral minireplicon luciferase reporter system as a tool for evaluating the efficacy of antiviral agents in the inhibition of La Crosse virus transcription. Conducted antiviral activity assays.

Presentations

May 2018 “Management of Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Leaks.” Grand Rounds, Division of Gastroenterology, California Pacific Medical Center. Oral Presentation

Jan 2017 “Update in GERD Management.” Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center. Oral Presentation

Apr 2016 “Pancreatic Lithiasis Management. ESWL and Endotherapy: Does the Etiology of Pancreatitis Matter?” Hepatopancreaticobiliary Conference, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan

Mar 2016 “Pancreatic Cyst Characterization: Spyglass-mediated Direct Cystoscopy and Intracystic Biopsy.” Hepatopancreaticobiliary Conference, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan

Feb 2016“Endoscopic Management of Mediastinal Abscesses.” Hepatopancreaticobiliary Conference, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan

Jan 2016 “Palliative Management Options for Neoplastic Pancreatic Cysts – Drainage, EtOH Ablation, or Radiofrequency Ablation.”

Dec 2015 “The role of choledochoscopy in the endoscopic management of primary sclerosing cholangitis.” Hepatopancreaticobiliary Conference, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan

Oct 2015 “EUS-guided therapy and other salvage endoscopic interventions in cases of difficult to achieve hemostasis.” Hepatopancreaticobiliary Conference, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan

Sept 2015 “Role of transgastric stenting in the management of acute postoperative peripancreatic fluid collections.” Hepatopancreaticobiliary Conference, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan

Nov 2014 “Pancreatic Neoplasms.” Grand Rounds, Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Francisco. Oral Presentation

Feb 2014 “Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound.” Grand Rounds, Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Francisco. Oral Presentation

Sept 2013 “Dilemmas of Dysplasia Management.” Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Grand Rounds, Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Francisco. Oral Presentation

Jun 2013 “Endoscopic Management of Complications of Acute Pancreatitis.” Grand Rounds, Division of Gastroenterology, University of  California San Francisco. Oral Presentation

Apr 2013 “Anorexia and Epigastric Pain in an Immunocompromised Patient.” GI Fellows Course, Grand Rounds, Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Francisco. Oral Presentation

Jun 2012 “The San Francisco Safety Net after Health Care Reform.” Senior Resident Lecture, Department of Medicine, University of California

GASTROENTEROLOGY

  • Acid reflux, Advanced therapeutic endoscopy, Argon plasma coagulation, Barrett’s ablation, Barrett’s esophagus, Barrx, Biliary disease, Biliary manometry, Bilio-pancreatic endoscopy, Celiac ganglion block, Clinical trials and research, Colon cancer, Colonoscopy, Colonoscopy with propofol sedation
  • Complex interventional endoscopy, Complex interventional endoscopy conditions, Complex interventional endoscopy procedures, Confocal endomicroscopy, Deep enteroscopy, Double-balloon enteroscopy, Early gastrointestinal cancers, Endoscopic foreign body and polyp removal, Endoscopic mucosal resection, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic stenting, Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopy services, Endoscopy with propofol sedation, Esophageal and gastric variceal therapy, Gallbladder diseases, Gallstones, Gastrointestinal bleeding, GERD treatment, Hepatobiliary intervention, Interventional endoscopy procedures, Liver biopsy, Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic diseases, Pancreatobiliary care, PEG tube placement, Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), Pneumatic dilation, Radiofrequency ablation, Rubber band ligation, Small bowel bleeding, Swallowing problems, Therapeutic endoscopy, Variceal ligation

SPECIAL TRAINING:

Advanced Interventional Endoscopy, University of Michigan