Jennifer Christie, MD

Visiting Professor, Medicine-Gastroenterology

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Medical School
  • MD, Howard University College of Medicine (1995)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, University of Michigan (MI) (1990)
Residency
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center Program, Internal Medicine (1998)
Fellowships
  • UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Program, Gastroenterology (2001)
Department
Medicine-Gastroenterology

Professional Titles

  • Division Director Of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Recognitions

  • Master of American Society For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (MASGE) desgination, ASGE (2024)
  • Women In Endoscopy, Founding Mother in Endoscopy (2024)
  • Atlanta's Top Doctor, Top Doctor Recognition (2022)
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, Emory University School of Medicine (2021)
  • Gi Mentor of the Year, Emory University School of Medicine (2020)
  • Eminent Physician Distinction, DOM (2020)

Publications

  • Christie J. Getting to the Real Skinny on GLP-1RAs and the Risk of Aspiration During Endoscopy. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2025 Apr;23(5):711-712. PubMed PMID: 39362616
  • Hosseini-Carroll P, Dominitz JA, Jacobson BC, May FP, Issaka RB, Schmitt CM, Adams TL, Boston IJ, Bucobo JC, Day L, Khaykis IB, Marino MJ, Rex DK, Sun E, Wynter JA, Christie JA. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Colorectal Cancer Screening Project National Summit. Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 Mar;101(3):511-519. PubMed PMID: 40024634
  • Hartman T, Christie J, Wilson A, Ziegler T, Methe B, t al. Fibre-rich Foods to Treat Obesity and Prevent Colon Cancer trial study protocol: a randomised clinical trial of fibre-rich legumes targeting the gut microbiome, metabolome and gut transit time of overweight and obese patients with a history of noncancerous adenomatous polyps. BMJ Open 2024 Feb 5;14(2):e081379. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081379
  • Christie J. Editorial: Getting to the Real Skinny on GLP-1RAs and the Risk of Aspiration During Endoscopy. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 Oct 2. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39362616
  • Hartman TJ, Christie J, Wilson A, Ziegler TR, Methe B, Flanders WD, Rolls BJ, Loye Eberhart B, Li JV, Huneault H, Cousineau B, Perez MR, O'Keefe SJD. Fibre-rich Foods to Treat Obesity and Prevent Colon Cancer trial study protocol: a randomised clinical trial of fibre-rich legumes targeting the gut microbiome, metabolome and gut transit time of overweight and obese patients with a history of noncancerous adenomatous polyps. BMJ Open. 2024 Feb 5;14(2):e081379. PubMed PMID: 38316601
  • Christie JA. The Path to Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Endoscopy. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 2023 Jun;19(6):336-338. PubMed PMID: 37706191
  • Brenner DM, Dorn SD, Fogel RP, Christie J, Laitman AP, Rosenberg J. Plecanatide Improves Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation: Results of an Integrated Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Two Phase 3 Trials. Int J Gen Med. 2023;16:3769-3777. PubMed PMID: 37649852
  • Christie J, Shroff S, Shahnavaz N, Carter L, Harrison M, Dietz-Lindo K, Hanfelt J, Srinivasan S. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial to Examine the Effectiveness of Lubiprostone on Constipation Symptoms and Colon Transit Time in Diabetic Patients. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017;112(2):356364.
  • Christie J, Itzkowitz S, Lihau-Nkanza I, Redd W, Jandorf L. A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Patient Navigation to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Low-Income Underrepresented Minorities. J Nat Med Assoc 2008;100(3):278284
  • Christie J, Sack S, Decorato D, Bergasa NY Atrophy to the Left Lobe of the Liver and Anomalous Hepatic Vessel in a Patient with Yunis-Varon Syndrome. J. Clin Gastroenterol 1999;29: 210-211
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Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Gastroenterology, Board Certification (2001, 2022)
  • Internal Medicine, Board Certification (1999)
  • National Board Of Medical Examiners, Board Certification (1996)

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375