Priya Kathpalia, MD
Associate Professor
Dr. Priya Kathpalia is a gastroenterologist and Medical Director of Motility at UCSF Health, specializing in the diagnosis and management of esophageal motility disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis, and other complex foregut conditions. In addition to upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, she performs advanced diagnostic modalities including esophageal manometry, Bravo, pH-impedance, EndoFLIP, and mucosal impedance (MiVu) studies.
Dr. Kathpalia earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center, where she also served as Chief Resident. She pursued her gastroenterology fellowship at UCSF, receiving advanced training in esophagology under the guidance of international experts in the field.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Kathpalia is deeply passionate about medical education and curricular development, and she serves as the Program Director for UCSF's GI fellowship training program. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), where she contributes to the Training Committee. Dr. Kathpalia also serves on the Clinical Practice Committee of the American Foregut Society and the editorial board of Gastroenterology. Additionally, she is the Co-Chair of the UCSF Medical Staff Committee on Professionalism.