个人简介

Dr. van Zanten is an Academic Gastroenterologist who went to medical school and did his Internal Medicine training in Holland. He did his GI training and a Master’s in Clinical Epidemiology at McMaster’s University in Hamilton, Canada from 1986 to 1990. In 1992, he received a PhD in Medicine on the topic of "Clinical Aspects of Helicobacter pylori infection" from the University of Amsterdam. From 1990 to 2006 he worked at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. In Halifax, he served for five years as the Program Director of the Core Internal Medicine Program. In his last three years at Dalhousie University he held the Howard Webster Department of Medicine Research Chair. As of October 1, 2006, he took up the position as Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He also is the Regional Section Head for Gastroenterology for the Edmonton Zone in Alberta Health Services. Since arriving in Edmonton, he has concentrated on several areas: Enhancing the overall academic research activity of the Division. Developing a cohesive GI Program for the Edmonton Zone. Developing and testing a triage system for outpatients in luminal gastroenterology and Hepatology. Starting quality-assurance activities in areas of wait times, patient satisfaction with colonoscopy procedures, and compliance with follow-up recommendations, following removal of polyps in the colon. Move to full usage of an Electronic Medical Record at the University of Alberta Continue his research in Helicobacter pylori. Dr. van Zanten also has an interest in lower GI disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease. Recently he has become interested in Quality Assurance.