The Stanford Chest Clinic includes a broad group of general and subspecialized pulmonologists. Our specialized programs are located across the Bay Area and provide the convenience of seeing a Stanford specialist in your community. Our pulmonologists offer expert care for conditions including allergy and asthma, lung cancer detection and diagnosis, airway disease, and pulmonary hypertension. They also treat advanced lung diseases, including cystic fibrosis and lung transplant.
List of MD’s
Kian Keyashian, Gastroenterologist
Sundeep Singh, Gastroenterologist
Rahul Verma, Gastroenterologist
Andrea Portocarrero Castillo, Gastroenterologist
Our Enterography Service utilizes CT enterography to visualize the small intestine and other abdominal structures, aiding in the diagnosis and management of conditions such as Crohn's disease. We transform standard CT images into 3D models using 3D grayscale volume rendering and Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) reconstructions. These techniques enhance the contrast between different tissue densities and structures, with grayscale for volume rendering and MIP highlighting the brightest pixels. This approach helps in clearly delineating intestinal structures and identifying pathologies.
For patients with suspected Crohn’s disease or similar conditions, our service focuses on visualization of the small bowel wall and mesentery. When abnormalities are detected, we use Curved Planar Reformation (CPR) and oblique/magnified grayscale reconstructions to provide targeted views of the affected areas. These additional views enable a focused examination, potentially assisting healthcare professionals in making more informed decisions about patient care.
