Overview
Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Khara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alcoholic Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 112 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to provide you and your family the best medical care I can through communication, understanding and partnership. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my interest in science and the connection it provides with people. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy centers on you, your personal needs and unique health journey. I believe in a collaborative approach, empowering patients with knowledge and being actively involved in treatment decisions. Whether managing chronic liver disease, guiding someone through a transplant process or offering preventive care, I create a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel heard and cared for. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to make a positive impact on people’s lives, especially in the realm of complex diseases like liver conditions, where treatment requires a balance of medical expertise and empathy. Liver disease, in particular, often affects individuals and their family in profound ways, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help patients navigate their care, from diagnosis to advanced treatments like a transplant. | Personal interests | I enjoy cooking and traveling, as well as time with family and close friends. I believe in maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper eating and regular exercise. I'm also committed to finding a balance between work and personal life. Dr. Peyton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alcoholic Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
US Digestive Health - Ephrata
Melissa G. Morgan, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. She is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Morgan completed her fellowship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- EndoscopyDr. Khara isElite. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Distinguished
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Khara isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholecystitisDr. Khara isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Khara isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Khara isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Khara isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Khara isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Khara isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Khara isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Khara isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Khara isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Khara isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Khara isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Khara isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Khara isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Khara isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Khara isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Khara isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Khara isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.