Joseph Yoo, M.D. is a native of Hazleton, but spent 10 years living and working as a physician in Philadelphia. He is now happy to be back in the Hazleton area as a gastroenterologist, capable of treating a wide range of digestive diseases and conditions.
Areas of expertise include: colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, small bowel endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, colon cancer screening, anemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhoids, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, heartburn and acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, bloating, celiac disease, gastrointestinal motility disorders, pancreas and bile duct disorders, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and other conditions within the field of gastroenterology and hepatology.
Education and Training
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Awards/Honors
1st Place in the Delaware Valley Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (DVSGE) Clinical Research Competition
ACG Presidential Poster Award for “Risk Factors for In-Hospital Mortality due to Esophageal Variceal Bleeding”
W. Preston Warren Prize for the Undergraduate Senior who shows the greatest achievement and promise in Philosophy
Graduated Magnum cum Laude in Philosophy and Music Performance from Bucknell University
Research Publications
Review Articles/Textbook Chapters
Yoo J, Hann HW, Coben R, Conn M, DiMarino A. Update treatment for HBV infection and persistent risk for hepatocellular carcinoma: Prospect for an HBV cure. Diseases. 2018 Jun;6(2):27.
Yoo J, Park G, Hann HW. Persistent Risk for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients on Antiviral Treatment: Desperate Need for HBV Cure. Clinics on Oncology. 2018 May;3;1459
Yoo J, Yan LH, Siddiqui AA. Can contrast harmonic endoscopic ultrasonography replace endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration in patients with solid pancreatic lesions? An American perspective. Endoscopic ultrasound. 2017 Jan;6(1):1.
Kistler CA, Martin A, Kaplan J, Yoo J, Siddiqui AA. Complications of upper endoscopy and their management. InUpper Endoscopy for GI Fellows 2017 (pp. 105-123). Springer, Cham.
Yoo J, Kistler CA, Yan L, Dargan A, Siddiqui AA. Endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatic cancer: innovative applications beyond the basics. Journal of gastrointestinal oncology. 2016 Dec;7(6):1019.
Manuscripts
Duffey K, Hannon M, Yoo J, Perkons N, Intenzo C, Moleski SM, DiMarino A. Mo1595–The Impact of Risk Factors on Gastroparesis At an Urban Medical Center. Gastroenterology. 2019 May 1;156(6):S-793.
Tofani CJ, Gandhi K, Spataro J, Yoo J, Murphy M, Mohan N, Daitch Z, Shah A, Janowski R, Huntley C, Dabbish N. Esophageal adenocarcinoma in a first-degree relative increases risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with Barrett’s esophagus. United European Gastroenterology Journal. 2019 Mar 1:2050640618817098.
Naveed M, Siddiqui AA, Kowalski TE, Loren DE, Khalid A, Soomro A, Mazhar SM, Yoo J, Hasan R, Yalamanchili S, Tarangelo N. A Multicenter comparative trial of a novel EUS-guided core biopsy needle (SharkCore™) with the 22-gauge needle in patients with solid pancreatic mass lesions. Endoscopic ultrasound. 2018 Jan;7(1):34.
Yoo J, Yan L, Hasan R, Somalya S, Nieto J, Siddiqui AA. Feasibility, safety, and outcomes of a single-step endoscopic ultrasonography-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections without fluoroscopy using a novel electrocautery-enhanced lumen-apposing, self-expanding metal stent. Endoscopic ultrasound. 2017 Mar;6(2):131.
Siddiqui AA, Kowalski TE, Loren DE, Khalid A, Soomro A, Mazhar SM, Isby L, Kahaleh M, Karia K, Yoo J, Ofosu A. Fully covered self-expanding metal stents versus lumen-apposing fully covered self-expanding metal stent versus plastic stents for endoscopic drainage of pancreatic walled-off necrosis: clinical outcomes and success. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2017 Apr 1;85(4):758-65.
Yan L, Siddiqui AA, Laique SN, Saumoy M, Kahaleh M, Yoo J, Kalra A, Mathew A, Sterling J, Rao R, Lieberman M. A large multicenter study of recurrence after surgical resection of branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas. Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica. 2017 Mar;63(1):50-4.
Abstracts/Posters
Amer K, Rubin E, Yoo J, DiMarino A, Moleski SM. Mo1580–Effect of Dietary Intervention on Patients with Gastroparesis. Gastroenterology. 2019 May 1;156(6):S-788.
Duffey K, Hannon M, Yoo J, Perkons N, Intenzo C, Moleski SM, DiMarino A. Mo1595–The Impact of Risk Factors on Gastroparesis At an Urban Medical Center. Gastroenterology. 2019 May 1;156(6):S-793.
Agarwal A, Yoo J, Halegoua-DeMarzio D. P2509 – Sub-acute Liver Failure as the Initial Manifestation of Metastatic Small Cell Lung Cancer. Program No. 2509. ACG 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts. San Antonio, Texas: American College of Gastroengerology
Amer K, Yoon BH, Amer R, Bharucha R, Issa B, Chaudhry A, Yoo J, Infantolino A, Tofani CJ. Tu1658–Meckel’s Diverticulum-a Nidus for Ileal Malignancy; an Epidemiological Analysis of Meckel’s’ Diverticulum Vs Nonileal Cancer. Gastroenterology. 2019 May 1;156(6):S-1079.
Tofani CJ, Malamood M, Shah A, Yoo J, Spataro J, Dabbish N, Keith SW, Infantolino A. Tu1138-Presence of a Nodule Independently Decreases Likelihood of Achieving Complete Remission of Intestinal Metaplasia (CR-IM) and Dysplasia (CR-D) in Barrett’s Esophagus Patients Treated with Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). Gastroenterology. 2018 May 1;154(6):S-905.
Tofani C, Gandhi K, Spataro J, Yoo J, Murphy M, Mohan N, Daitch Z, Shah A, Janowski R, Dabbish N, Keith S. Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in a First Degree Relative Increases the Risk for Progression to Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Patients With Barrett’s Esophagus: 2017 Fellows-in-Training Award (Esophagus Category): 309. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 Oct 1;112:S170.
Brandt D, Butland A, Kwak K, Yoo J, Lee A, West S. Improving influenza vaccination rates and understanding reasons for patient refusal at Jefferson Hospital Ambulatory Practice. House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Posters. Poster 16. June 6, 2016
Adler D, Kowalski TE, Loren DE, Khalid A, Soomro A, Mazhar SM, Yoo J, Hasan R, Tarangelo N, Taylor LJ, Siddiqui AA. Su1274 A Multicenter Comparative Trial of a Novel EUS-Guided Core Biopsy Needle (Sharkcore™) in Patients With Solid Pancreatic Mass Lesions. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2016 May 1;83(5):AB332.
Tofani C, Gandhi K, Yoo J, Murphy M, Fortuna D, Palazzo J, Fenkel JM, Cohen S, Infantolino A. Sa1273 Long Term Outcome After Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) for T1a Esophageal Adenocarcinoma in Barrett’s Esophagus. Gastroenterology. 2016 Apr 1;150(4):S265.
Chang P., Yoo J., Ehrlich A., Sharzehi K., Osami A., Friedenberg F. Risk factors for in-hospital mortality due to esophageal variceal bleeding. American Journal of Gastroenterology Supplements. 2014; 109(2):S148
Friedenberg F, Yoo J, Friedenberg L, Adamcewicz M. PEG 4L with Bisacodyl 20 mg is Superior to PEG 4L Alone for Colonoscopy Preparation. American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2012 Oct 1;107.
Case Reports
Chalikonda D, Yoo J, Johnson D, Tofani C. Boerhaave Syndrome Causing Bilateral Empyemas. ACG Case Reports Journal. 2019 Sep 2.
Yoo J., Tofani., Katz L. Kastenberg, D. Two cases of Diphyllobothrium latum infection in immunocompetent hosts. Healio Medblog Gastroenterology [Internet]. May 2, 2016.
Daniel R., Yoo J., Fratamico R., Measley R. Two cases of Vibrio infection and sepsis in the Delaware Estuary. The Jefferson Medicine Forum. 2016. Apr; 17(1):21
Quality Improvement
Arastu S, Elden A, Martin A, Yoo J, et al. Time Value Analysis of Inpatient Endoscopy Workflow.
Brandt D, Butland A, Kwak K, Yoo J, Lee A, West S. Improving influenza vaccination rates and understanding reasons for patient refusal at Jefferson Hospital Ambulatory Practice. Jefferson digital commons. June 10, 2016.