Our Physicians
LICENSURE
Connecticut Medical License: #41459
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT
MARTIN G. HOFFMAN, D.O.
EDUCATION
2000
Saint Louis University, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Subspecialty Residency Training Program
1997 – 2000
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT
1993 – 1997
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA
1991 – 1993
M.S., University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
Major: Nutritional Science - GPA: 3.7/4. 0
1987 – 1991
B.S., Marquette University; Milwaukee, WI
Major: Biology - GPA: 3.3/4.0
ELECTIVE ROTATION
January 2002
Clinical Nutrition
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Washington University
Samuel Klein, M.D.
Nutritional Support Team
March 2002
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Washington University
Joshua Korzenek, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
2000
American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomat in Internal Medicine
No. 200403
2003
American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomat in Gastroenterology
No. 200403
2006
Transplant Hepatology
POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS
2000
American College of Physicians, Connecticut Chapter, Poster Presentation
“Hemobilia Secondary to a Hepatic Hemangioma”
2001
Hoffman MG, Brunt EM, Havlioglu NS, DiBisceglie, AM.
“Hepatic Adenoma with Malignant Transformation:
A Case Report and Review of the Literature”
submitted to Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, Nov 2002
2004
“The Safety of Intra-Abdominal Surgery in Cirrhosis”
A predictive model using the MELD score and
Pre-Operative Hemoglobin.
Befeler A., Palmer DE, Hoffman MG
Accepted ARCH SURG, Nov 2004
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2003 – Present
Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates, P.C.
Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist
Saint Francis Hospital-Hartford, CT
2003 – Present
Hartford Transplant Program
Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist
Hartford Hospital-Hartford, CT
1991 – Summer
Research Assistant-Indian Health Services
Pine Ridge Indian Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD
Project: “A Strategy for Eliminating TB Among Oglala Sioux Native Americans”
1989 – 1990
School Breaks
Research Assistant-Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology
Project: “Effect of Hypoxia on Linear Growth and Seizure Threshold of Rats”
1989 – Summer
Research Assistant-Medical College of Wisconsin
VA Hospital Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology
Project: Renal Transport System
MEETINGS
2002-2007
AASLD, Boston, MA
2002
DDW, Wyeth Reporter Award Recipient, San Francisco, CA
2002
American Motility Society First Annual Gastrointestinal Motility Course, Charleston, SC
2002
Novartis Speakers Bureau, Tegaserod, Chicago, IL
2002
Gastrointestinal Cancers: Integrating Recent Advances into Clinical Practice, St. Louis, MO
2000
First Years Fellows Conference,
Chicago, IL
ACTIVITIES and AWARDS
2000
Ralph F. Renfrank, M.D.
Excellence in Teaching Award,
University of Connecticut, Internal Medicine Residency Program
2000
Harold N. Willard, M.D. Excellence in Ambulatory Care Award,
University of Connecticut, Internal Medicine Residency Program
1997
American College of Physicians, Member
1997
Resident Curriculum Advisory Committee, Member
University of Connecticut, Internal Medicine Residency Program
1993 – 1994
Selected Teaching Assistant
Department of Osteopathic
Manipulative Medicine
University of Osteopathic Medicine
1990
Phi Kappa Theta
Academic Excellence Award
Marquette University
1988-1990
Urban Community Volunteer
Marquette University
Marian Nursing Home
St. James Soup Kitchen
YMCA Program for Abused Children
1988-1989
STAR (Students Taking Active Responsibility) Leadership Award, Marquette University
MEMBERSHIP
2001 ASGE Trainee Member
2001 AGA Trainee Member
2004 AASLD Member
2004 AGA Member
PUBLICATION
J.L. Breault, M.D. and M.G. Hoffman, M.S. “A Strategy of Eliminating TB Among Oglala Sioux Native Americans.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine Vol. 3, Number 3:pp. 182-88, 1997
W.H. Hoffman, M.D., M.G. Hoffman, M.S., et al. “Effect of Hypoxia on Linear Growth and Seizure Threshold of Rats.” Society for Neuroscjc- Vol. 16:-p. 1337, St. Louis, MO, October, 1990
Research:
Master’s Thesis: “Effects of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and B-Carotene on the Oxidative Modification of Human Serum In Vitro”
Proposed research submitted to IRB. Funded by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
“Prospective evaluation of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patient” Charlene M. Prather, M.D., Frank R. Burton, M.D., Martin G. Hoffman, D.O.
Clinical Outcomes Study: Intestinal Surgery in Patients with Cirrhosts. Hoffman, MG, Longo WE, DiBisceglie AM.
IRB approved.
Manuscript:
“The Safety of Intra-Abdominal Surgery in Patients with Cirrhosis” Model for End-Stage Livier Disease score is superior to child Turcotte-Pugh classification in predicting outcome. Alex S. Befeler, M.D., Dean E. Palmer, M.D., Martin G. Hoffman, D.O.
Archives of Surgery SOA4141-Intra-Abdominal