Faisal Kamal
Distinguished in Achalasia

Dr. Faisal Kamal

Gastroenterology | Hepatology
Jefferson Health
Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Achalasia
Jefferson Health
Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Faisal Kamal is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kamal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kamal is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Achalasia.

Graduate Institution
Services Institute Of Medical Sciences
Residency
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Fellowships
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Jefferson Digestive Health Institute - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-8900
Other Locations
132 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-8900

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kamal has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Cholecystitis
Cholangitis

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.

138 Total Publications

Effect of Prophylactic Colon ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) Defect Closure on Post-ESD Outcomes: An International Multi-center Retrospective Study.
Effect of Prophylactic Colon ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection) Defect Closure on Post-ESD Outcomes: An International Multi-center Retrospective Study.
Journal: Digestive diseases and sciences
Published: September 03, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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  • Elite
  • Endoscopy
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  • Distinguished
  • Achalasia
    Dr. Kamal is
    Distinguished
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  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    Dr. Kamal is
    Distinguished
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  • Hereditary Pancreatitis
    Dr. Kamal is
    Distinguished
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  • Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
    Dr. Kamal is
    Distinguished
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  • Advanced
  • Acute Pancreatitis
    Dr. Kamal is
    Advanced
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  • Angiodysplasia of the Colon
    Dr. Kamal is
    Advanced
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  • Bile Duct Obstruction
    Dr. Kamal is
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  • Childhood Pancreatitis
    Dr. Kamal is
    Advanced
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  • Cholangitis
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    Advanced
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  • Choledocholithiasis
    Dr. Kamal is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Arteriovenous Malformation
    Dr. Kamal is
    Experienced
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  • Ascites
    Dr. Kamal is
    Experienced
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  • Barrett Esophagus
    Dr. Kamal is
    Experienced
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  • Bile Duct Stricture
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    Experienced
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  • Cholecystitis
    Dr. Kamal is
    Experienced
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  • Cirrhosis
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