Vivian M. Ussui
Vivian M. Ussui, MD, is a gastroenterologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Ussui is in the Division of Gastroenterology and Department of Medicine.
Assistant Professor
Division of Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine
Research AreasResearch Areas
  • Colon Cancer
  • GI Dysmotility
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Quality Indicators

Special Interests

Motility of the GI tract, Integrative Medicine and Women's Health.

Education

Education
Clinics Hospital, Brazil, Master of Science Degree
State University of Campinas, Brazil (UNICAMP), MD
Internships
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, Internal Medicine
State University of Campinas, Brazil (UNICAMP), Internship
Residency
Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, FL, Internal Medicine
State University of Campinas, Brazil (UNICAMP)
Fellowship
Carilion Clinic/Virginia Tech Univ; Roanoke, VA, GI
Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Endoscopy Training
State University of Campinas, Brazil (UNICAMP), Fellowship

Awards & Recognition

2020: Presidential Poster Award ACG, CDX2 Immunohistochemical Staining Confirms Barrett's Esophagus in the Absence of Goblet Cells and Confers Significant Risk for High-Grade Dysplasia and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
2013: Bronze Quality Fellow Certification

Board Certification

2021: Gastroenterology (ABIM)
2019: Internal Medicine
​2009: Gastroenterology Board Certification (Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology)
2008: Digestive Endosc opy Certification (Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy)

Professional Memberships

ACG, AGA, ASGE, ANMS, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Publications

Stability of increased adenoma detection at colonoscopy. Follow up of an endoscopic quality improvement program - EQUIP II.. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2015, Apr; 110(4): 489-496. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 25267326.

Use of endoscopic distal attachment cap to enhance image stabilization in probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy in colorectal lesions.. Endoscopy International Open. 2015, Oct; 3(5): E516-522. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 26528511

Diagnosis Through Endoscopic Images - Disease of the Gastrointestinal Tract/Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders (pages 573-594). Sao Paulo, SP; Brazil

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Academic Affiliations

2014: Affiliation with UC Denver

Teaching & Professional Positions

Attending GI Physician in Brazil
Clinical Instructor at University of Denver

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Contact Information

  • Office: 877.225.5654

Patient Ratings

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
 

Provider showed concern
4.5

Friendliness
4.4

Spoke using clear language
4.5

Provider explained things clearly
4.3

Amount of time spent with you
4.5

Provider included you in decisions
4.5

Confidence in your doctor
4.4

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.3
 

Comments

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National Jewish Health PatientFebruary, 2023
My provider was the first time I met due to my other provider retired, was very friendly was caring and was very easy to talk to.

National Jewish Health PatientFebruary, 2023
She is awesome and very understanding

National Jewish Health PatientFebruary, 2023
She was not rushed at all (except to have her baby ) and gave me more time than I realized a doctor would.

National Jewish Health PatientJanuary, 2023
*Dr. Ussui answered my questions clearly each time I asked, even if I asked same question multiple times.

National Jewish Health PatientJanuary, 2023
Dr. Vivian Ussui and staff were very friendly and efficient.

National Jewish Health PatientDecember, 2022
Overall good.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2022
Dr. Ussui was extremely courteous and related well.

National Jewish Health PatientNovember, 2022
Good

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
Dr Ussui has done more to improve my health than any other physician I have ever used.

National Jewish Health PatientOctober, 2022
Good.

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