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DR. DAVID NOVICK

For more than 30 years, Dr. Novick has been in the private practice of gastroenterology with Digestive Specialists, Inc., in Dayton, OH. He has special interests in liver disease and treatment of opioid use disorder with medictions. Dr. Novick's first book, A Gastroenterologist's Guide to Gut Health, was published by Rowman & Littlefield on April 8, 2017. His Amazon Author Page is www.amazon.com/author/drdavidnovick  He has authored more than 70 medical publications on hepatitis B, C, and D, liver cirrhosis, HIV infection, colon polyps, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of opioid addiction, and related topics.

Dr. Novick is a strong advocate for MAT and has experience with prescribing the approved medications. He sits on the advisory board of Stop Stigma Now, a non-profit advocacy group.

Married with four grown children, Dr. Novick finally finds himself with more time to pursue other interests, such as writing and humor. He has always appreciated good humor, having won eight top-three awards in a monthly humor contest. He attended the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop in Dayton, OH in 2012 and 2014. He also attended the 2015 Writer's Digest Annual Conference and seminars sponsored by Thurber House in Columbus, OH and by the Antioch Writers’ Workshop.

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David's First Book

A Gastroenterologist's Guide to Gut Health:
Everything You Need to Know About Colonoscopy, Digestive Diseases, and Healthy Eating

Dr. David Novick, a gastroenterologist with decades of clinical and research experience, gives you in this book the sage advice that you give patients every day. Writing in a clear, conversational, and, yes, easily digestible style, Dr. Novick reviews the common G.I. disorders, from irritable bowel syndrome to colon cancer, and from hepatitis C to hemorrhoids.

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  • “Dr. Novick's book is the third in recent years to clearly explain the digestive system. Gut brilliantly explains how it works, and Gulp gives the fascinating back-stories, but this book gives you the elements of successful diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Novick's expertises provides authentic and accessible infromation regarding gut health. This is a book everyone should read.”

    —Anne Marie Romer, RN, GI Nurse & Author Just Show Me the Road and the blog The Space Between

  • “Despite all the publicity, too many people do not get colon cancer screening or other needed care. Dr. Novick’s book uses clear medical writing to help people overcome their fears.”

    —Annie Roboff, Music & Song Writer, This Kiss, That’s The Way, Unbroken

  • “As an advocate for people to have colonoscopies (an earlier one could have saved my husband’s life), I found this book to be ‘just what the doctor ordered.’  Dr. Novick uses knowledge and humor to raise consciousness of the need for screening. If one life is saved through this book, then Dr. Novick’s commitment and hard work will have been worth it.  I think it will help many.”

    —Kate Carlisle, A Badgering but Loving Advocate for Colonoscopies

  • "I wish I had this book before my colonoscopy, as it would have assuaged my fears about how a colonoscopy will feel (like nothing!) and calmed my nerves about what I might say under sedation (which thankfully wasn't much)."

    ---Courtney Reagan, CNBC Reporter

  • "The gut is one of the most important parts of our body. Keeping it in shape is a key to staying healthy. I am delighted to see that my long-time friend Dr. Novick took the time to explain the functions of each part of our gut, the consequences if our gut is not in good shape, and how to prevent gastrointestinal and liver diseases. This book combines up-to-date medical information and decades of experience of the author. It is an easy read for everyone interested in maintaining gut health or in keeping gut ailments away."

    Anna S. Lok, MD, Director of Clinical Hepatology, Assistant Dean of Clinical Research, University of Michigan

  • "An appealing and informative book that belongs in every doctor's waiting room! Gastroenterology procedures scare people, but this book will reassure them."

    Martha Moody, physician and best-selling author of Best Friends and Sharp and Dangerous Virtues