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 Diarrhea. 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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Philosophy of care | I strongly believe health care access should be for all. Regardless of their socio-economic status, religious background and beliefs, every person should have access to quality health care. I try to participate in free clinics set up by my mosque and eagerly supervise residents and fellows at Lehigh Valley Hospital clinics serving indigent patients. | Why I entered medicine | The field of medicine has the pulse of society. A caring doctor not only knows a patient's medical problems, but also is closely aware of the patient's circumstances and living environment. I entered medicine because I love science and for the dignity and respect doctors carry in society. | Community involvement | During more than two decades in the Lehigh Valley area, I have been involved through my mosque in community projects such as free clinics and soup kitchens. I have participated in LVHN charity walks and colorectal cancer awareness events. I also have been an active member of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America, which undertakes educational and legislative campaigns. | Personal interests | I am interested in reading world history, enjoy listening to music and watching cricket. I enjoy long walks and pickleball. Dr. Imam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, 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.
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- 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.