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Expertise in Therapeutic Procedures

  1. EGD/Colonoscopy/Enteroscopy
  2. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  3. Endoscopic Ultrasound
  4. Large polyp resection (EMR and ESD)
  5. EGD with dilation and stenting
  6. Peroral endoscopic myotomy POEM and Gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy
  7. Antireflux therapies TIF
  8. EndoFLIP and ESOFLIP
  9. Endoscopic suturing for various indications
  10. EUS-guided biliary drainage; gallbladder drainage; pancreatic drainage; coil and glue injection of gastric varices
  11. EUS guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (Cystgastrostomy)
  12. Management of post-surgical complications including post-bariatric surgery leak, stricture and fistula
  13. Minimally invasive, incisionless weight loss therapies, including the intragastric balloon and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Cairo

Residency

Internal Medicine

  • Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Fellowship

Advanced Endoscopy

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Boards

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology

Insurances

MU Health Care participates with most major managed care organizations. To find out whether MU Health Care is a participating provider in your insurance plan or network, or for information on co-payments and deductibles, please contact your insurance carrier directly.

Academic Information

Medical Director of Digestive Health Center
Director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine

Publications