Biography


I am a physician-scientist in the Division of Gastroenterology at Stanford University. My clinical and research interest has been in neurogastroenterology. Specifically, my research has been exploring the interplay between immune cells and the enteric nervous system, and evaluating how perturbations of this interaction as a result of aging disrupts gastrointestinal neuromuscular function. Ultimately, my hope is that insights from this research provide novel therapies for treating patients with motility disorders like constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (2020)
  • Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2002) NY
  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dept of Gastroenterology (2009) MA
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2005) MA

Honors & Awards
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine Medical Scientist Training Program, MSTP (1994)
  • Fellowship to Faculty Transition Award, AGA (2012)
  • GEMSSTAR Scholar, NIA/NIH (2013-2015)
  • Golden Key National Honor Society, University of California, Berkeley (1994)
  • Neurogastroenterology & Motility Distinguished Abstract Plenary, DDW (2013)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Berkeley (1994)

Memberships
  • Member, American Gastroenterologic Association (2005 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Stanford University (2021 - Present)
  • Clinical and Research Fellow in Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess, Harvard Medical School (2005 - 2009)
  • Instructor in Medicine, Stanford University (2009 - 2021)

Publications

Practice Locations


Esophagus Center Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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General Endoscopy Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Advanced Endoscopy in Palo Alto Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, Ground Floor

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 736-5555

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General Endoscopy Suite in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Digestive Health Center in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Digestive Health Center in Palo Alto (Endoscopy Suite) Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, Ground Floor

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 736-5555

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Digestive Health Center in Redwood City (Endoscopy Suite) Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

420 Broadway Street, 3rd Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 736-5555

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Patient Ratings

(18 Ratings)

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4.3/5
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Patient Reviews

(41 reviews)

He is very thorough and explains things well.
Doctor Becker was very thorough and had some tests that he seems to think that perhaps they can shed light to what the problem is. No other doctor not even the gastroenterolgist that I saw in Santa Cruz offer to have these tests done and did not do a follow up to the one test that he ordered.
Friendly guy, easy to talk to and seems to think both abstractly and thoughtfully about my current condition. I felt like he cared.
Finally a Dr had a plan for me!
He is an active listener and very engaged in the process of helping me come to a resolution to my issues. I feel that we have made some good progress and I am very satisfied with the appointment.
He is amazing, smart & helpful. His team is kind and very knowledgeable.
Have only meet Dr. Becker via video, yet he seems to be a very good and considerate doctor.
Great listener, very thorough, good ideas, and extremely reasonable.
I like Dr. Becker. I feel he is interested in finding my problem and give options to solve it. I also, I like he doesn’t feel rushed and answered to my concerns and questions.
Knowledgeable, professional and experienced.
Doctor Becker actively listens and engages very positively during my video visits. I feel good about his assessment and plans for my care.
Excellent Dr
On time and attentive
Dr. Becker was very attentive to my situation and concerns. I appreciate not having to drive to Palo Alto for my visit. He took plenty of time to listen to me and come up with a plan.
He was the most through doctor i've ever had in my 76 years. I was amazed. I felt heard and respeced as a patient. For a first appointment it was everything i always thought it should be.
Dr. Becker was very thorough. He took the time to get to know me and my eating habits and went through all my medications and ailments. He came up with a plan to help me.
Thank you so much for your advices to me for my treatment.
He is a good Dr.
Really listens to what I'm saying, asks the right questions, is supportive of my choices, and cites his recommendations.
He has very good communication skills as an active listener. He appears to be a thoughtful person who does not jump to conclusions but is open to suggestions. I feel that he has listened to my issues and will do his best to follow up until I have a resolution.
I appreciate your honesty and understanding of my problem
Everyone was kind and really listened to me.
I really thought he asked good questions and he was a good listener. He and I agreed on the plan to move forward and what we would do if the plan was not successful.
Dr Becker listened with respect, answered all my questions and have a line of treatment that I trust.
Excellent doctor. Explained things well and took time to answer questions. Also reviewed PT notes and called DPT prior to appointment.
Nicely covered the medical conditions.
He wrote a very thorough report for my PCP and really looked over my medical history well before our visit. I felt that he was prepared to meet me and listen to my symptoms.
I felt he was prepared for our visit and he had reviewed by previous tests and procedures.. He ask me many questions and had suggestions for me about diet etc.. He was very knowledgeable and was looking for solutions to my issues.
Good Dr. I appreciated his analysis of my issues and will follow the program he suggested.
He is very nice and thorough. I enjoyed talking to him, he made me feel very comfortable.
Dr. Becker made me feel comfortable and I am looking forward to having him as my GI specialist.
I did appreciate all of the details before the appointment and the opportunity to take care of those before today. The doctor took his time with me and listened and all the staff were wonderful.
Very good.
I have seen Dr. Becker since 2011 and highly recommend him. He is so smart yet also relatable. I'm delighted he's doing _____ research. I hope he's at Stanford for decades to come!
I even recommended Dr. Becker to my doctor. She was looking for someone for another patient.
Dr. Becker is an excellent doctor.
I thought I would be able to email Dr. Becker through My Health directly although most often other staff responded with email & rarely did he write. This was never explained to me so I felt a bit disconnected to him as a core provider.
Wow you guys where good.
Not much help with a diagnosis, referred to another physician.
Dismissive, argumentative, deferred to husband instead of directly speaking to me. Matters more about quality of time not quantity.
After I was put into room, was almost immediately seen by Dr. Becker - did not see anyone else.

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