Ben Alvarado

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Ben Alvarado is a leading figure in the surgical management of gastroparesis, a chronic gastric motility disorder. His primary research focuses on the intersection of neuromodulation and gastric drainage procedures, particularly the long-term outcomes of pyloroplasty combined with gastric electrical stimulation (GES). Alvarado’s seminal 2016 study, cited over 70 times, provided critical evidence on the sustained efficacy and safety of this combined approach, demonstrating significant symptom relief and reduced hospitalizations in refractory patients. This work helped establish a more durable therapeutic strategy beyond GES alone, influencing clinical guidelines and surgical practice. Beyond this landmark paper, Alvarado has contributed to refining patient selection criteria for GES and exploring novel biomarkers for gastroparesis. His research is characterized by rigorous longitudinal follow-up, addressing a key gap in understanding the durability of surgical interventions. With a citation count reflecting his impact on both surgical and gastroenterology communities, Alvarado’s work continues to shape the standard of care for this debilitating condition, offering hope for improved quality of life in patients who have exhausted medical therapy.