Dr. Brian Weston, a gastroenterologist with expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, joined the GI Division faculty in September. Dr. Weston obtained his undergraduate degree from Tufts University and his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons Medical School in Dublin, Ireland. He trained in Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology at Indiana University, and then in Gastroenterology and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson. Before being recruited to the University of Washington, Dr. Weston was a Consultant in Gastroenterology at Beacon Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. We are delighted to have Dr. Weston as part of our Advanced Therapeutics team. More About Dr. Weston »

Strong family background and support. My father was an anesthesiologist, my mother an obstetrics nurse, and my older sister is a gastroenterologist.

Strong mentorship and role models in GI throughout residency and fellowship training for which I am most grateful. I am particularly drawn towards the great diversity within the field which cuts across multiple specialities. The procedural aspect of gastroenterology is a strong attraction.

The practice of gastroenterology is constantly evolving which provides unlimited opportunity for learning particularly in a large medical center setting such as UW. The opportunity to interact and learn from my patients and colleagues is perhaps the most rewarding.

Endoscopic technology is always evolving and collaboration is key. The struggle will always be to make this technology affordable, widely available, and easy to learn - use. This is especially a challenge given today’s economic climate and health care reform.

Good timing. It’s a great program and I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of it.

The original Starbucks was my first stop. My wife and I are new to the area and look forward to exploring all the wonderful things Seattle and the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

A trip to the Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry Ireland. A great place to check out if you are ever in the area. I also had a chance to witness Leinster Rugby (the province which represents my hometown County Dublin) win its first ever European cup in 2009.