Kristle L. Lynch, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Gastroenterology)
Advanced Esophagology Fellowship Program Director, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Director, GI Physiology Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Director, Esophagology and Swallowing Center, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Research Advisory Council, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Department: Medicine
Contact information
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
750 Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
South Pavilion
Philadelphia, PA 19104
750 Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
South Pavilion
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-349-8222
Fax: 215-349-5915
Fax: 215-349-5915
Education:
BA (Psychology)
Northwestern University, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, 2009.
Permanent linkBA (Psychology)
Northwestern University, 2005.
MD (Medicine)
Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, 2009.
Selected Publications
Achalu, S; Berry, R; Joseph, A; Bhargava, M; Fernandez-Becker, N; Bredenoord, A; Chang, J; Dellon, E; Falk, G; Hirano, I; Horsley-Silva, J; Leiman, D; Lynch, K; Peterson, K; Kamal, A.: Esophageal Expert Development of a Preliminary Question Prompt List for Adults With Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Modified Delphi Study. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology September 2024.Ketchem, C. Lynch, K.: PCABS and PPIs: the Dynamic Duo of Acid Blockers Gastroenterology and Hepatology September 2024.
Ketchem, C. Dash, A. Benitez, A. Muir, A. Falk, GW. Dellon, ES. Lynch, KL.: Evaluation of the Relationship between Esophageal Distensibility and the Index of Severity for Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Digestive Diseases Week. Washington, D.C. May 2024 Notes: Poster Presentation.
Strauss Starling A, Ren Y, Li H, Spergel JM, Muir AB, Lynch KL, Liacouras CA, Falk GW.: Reducing Eosinophil Counts in Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children Is Associated With Reduction in Later Stricture Development. American Journal of Gastroenterology May 2024.
Ketchem, C. Dash, A. Falk, GW. Dellon, ES. Lynch, KL.: Correlation of the Index of Severity for Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Response to Therapy in a Dupilumab Treated Cohort. Digestive Diseases Week. Washington, D.C. Poster Presentation. May 2024.
Lynch, KL. Chen, J. Anand, J. Yadlapati, R.: Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction: A Diagnosis in Evolution. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 20(2), February 2024.
Shah, E. Chan, W. Jodorkovsky, D. Lynch, KL. Patel, A. Patel, D. Yadlapati R.: Optimizing the management algorithm for heartburn in general gastroenterology: Cost-effectiveness and cost-minimization analysis. American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting. Vancouver, Canada. October 2023 Notes: Oral Presentation.
Ketchem CJ, Lynch KL, Chang JW, Dellon ES.: Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Shows Multiple Inaccuracies When Responding to Questions About Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 24(23): 1542-3565, Oct 2023.
Chen JW, Khan A, Chokshi RV, Clarke JO, Fass R, Garza JM, Gupta M, Gyawali CP, Jain AS, Katz P, Konda V, Lazarescu A, Lynch KL, Schnoll-Sussman F, Spechler SJ, Vela MF, Yadlapati R, Schauer JM, Kahrilas PJ, Pandolfino JE, Carlson DA.: Interrater Reliability of Functional Lumen Imaging Probe Panometry and High-Resolution Manometry for the Assessment of Esophageal Motility Disorders. Am J Gastroenterol 118(8): 1334-1343, Aug 2023.
Lynch, K. Kia, L.: The Ultimate Esophageal Pocket Guide. June 2023.