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Arthur Joseph Decross, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-4711

Fax: (585) 276-0101

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Locations

180 Sawgrass Dr, Ste 230
Rochester, NY 14620-4653

Gastroenterology: (585) 275-4711

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Setting

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Biography

Professional Background

Dr. Arthur DeCross is a Professor of Medicine at URMC. He attended medical school at Albany Medical College, completed Internal Medicine training at Strong Memorial Hospital-University of Rochester, and completed Gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Virginia. Dr. DeCross is very involved with educational programs for medical students, medical residents, and gastroenterology fellows. In addition to general gastroenterology, his primary areas of interest and expertise are in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, and the specialized nutritional support of gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. DeCross serves on several national committees of the American Gastroenterological Association, primarily in the areas of medical education and training.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    1988
    MD | Albany Medical College

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/1991 - 06/30/1994
    Fellowship in Gastroenterology at University of Virginia Medical Center

    07/01/1988 - 06/30/1991
    Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

    Awards

    2012
    Elected to the AGA Academy of Educators

    2007
    Elected to Fellowship in the American Gastroenterological Association

    2007
    Fellowship
    Sponsor: American Gastroenterological Association

    2006
    1st Place Medical Student Research Poster Competition
    Sponsor: American College of Physicians
    Location: New York

    2004 - 2005
    Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow in recognition of outstanding teaching faculty within the medical community University of Rochester

    2003 - 2004
    Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow in recognition of outstanding teaching faculty within the medical community University of Rochester

    2000 - 2000
    Physician's Recognition Award American Medical Association

    1997 - 1997
    Physician's Recognition Award American Medical Association

    1994 - 1994
    Teaching Award University of Virginia School of Medicine

    1994 - 1994
    Physician's Recognition Award American Medical Association

    1991 - 2009
    Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association

    1991 - 1991
    Physician's Recognition Award American Medical Association

    1988 - 1988
    Recognition of Exceptional Achievement Dagget Trust Prize

    1987 - 1987
    Elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    1987 - 1987
    Elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

    1986 - 1986
    Elected to Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society

    1986 - 1986
    Dean's Certificate for Outstanding Research Endeavors

    1986 - 1986
    Associated Medical School's Student Research Awards Program

    1985 - 1986
    First Place, Human Anatomies The Daggert Prize in Anatomy

    1985 - 1985
    Second Place, Most Outstanding Overall Performance Award

    1985 - 1985
    Dean's Certificate for Outstanding Research Endeavors

    1985 - 1985
    New York State Regent's Scholarship (top 25 MCAT scores in NY State)

    1985 - 1985
    First Place, Neuroscience I Award

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    2012
    Decross AJ Proctor D. "The Process of Applying for Gastroenterology Fellowship, Gastro". 2012; 142(7): 1405-1408.

    2012
    Decross AJ. "Is Superman Dead?: Should Work-Hour Limitations Apply to Attending Physicians, and Not Just Trainees?". AGA Perspectives. 2012; .

    2012
    Rivera R, Decross AJ, Kaul V, Whitney-Miller, C. "Primary Gastric Amyloidosis Presenting as an Isolated Gastric Mass". Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2012; 76:1: 186-7.

    Books & Chapters

    1995
    Chapter Title: Peptic Ulcer Disease, in Rakel (ed)
    Book Title: Conn's Current Therapy
    Author List: DeCross, AJ; Peura, DA
    Published By: Elsevier 1995

    1994
    Chapter Title: Chronic Gastritis: Management
    Book Title: Current Therapy in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease
    Author List: DeCross, AJ; McCallum, RW.
    Published By: Mosby 1994 in Philadelphia

    1994
    Chapter Title: Chronic Gastritis: Management, in Bayless TM (ed), Mosby- Year Book, Inc.
    Book Title: Current Therapy in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease, Fourth Ed
    Author List: McCallum RW
    Published By: Decross AJ 1994 in Philadelphia

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