
Overview
Gastroenterologist Mouen Khashab specializes in therapeutic endoscopy, and he oversees this group of practitioners across the Johns Hopkins enterprise. Nationally and internationally known in the field of interventional endoscopy, Dr. Khashab has contributed immensely to the field’s advancement as a minimally invasive means to treat gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary disorders. Dr. Khashab earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine, and subsequently completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Indiana University. He then completed a two-year fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital before joining the faculty in 2011. A busy researcher, Dr. Khashab has published more than 600 papers in peer-reviewed journals. In 2013, he described the procedure called gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (known as G-POEM) and was able to disseminate and teach it all over the world. Other procedures that he expanded include peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), peroral endoscopic myotomy with fundoplication (POEM-F), Zenker’s peroral endoscopic myotomy (Z-POEM) and full thickness resection. In 2022, he received the Master Endoscopist Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) for his numerous contributions to the field. His procedural expertise includes endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), interventional EUS, submucosal endoscopy, POEM/achalasia, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, luminal stenting, large polyp resection and Barrett’s therapy, among others. Dr. Khashab is involved with multiple gastrointestinal societies and has served on many committees, including the ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, which is in charge of formulating guidelines for the practice of endoscopy. He has also served as an associate editor for the journal Endoscopy, a premier journal in the field. Khashab is a highly sought-after speaker at national and international conferences, and he has participated in multiple live endoscopy conferences. Outside of academic medicine, Dr. Khashab is an entrepreneur. His major interest is in new technology and medical devices, and his goal is to disrupt the field by introducing technology that makes endoscopic procedures safer, easier, efficient and more scalable.
Dr. Khashab is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
Dr. Khashab is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 617 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Khashab is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Dr. Khashab 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.
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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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Vikesh Singh is a gastroenterologist who specializes in pancreatology and pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. He evaluates and treats patients with inflammatory diseases of the pancreas, including acute and chronic pancreatitis and autoimmune pancreatitis as well as the complications of these diseases. After earning his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Singh remained at Johns Hopkins to complete residency training in internal medicine. He pursued fellowship training in gastroenterology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and earned a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. He then returned to Johns Hopkins, where he completed a two-year advanced endoscopy fellowship with a focus on pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. Dr. Singh has been on the faculty at Johns Hopkins since 2008, and rose to the rank of professor in 2021. His research interests include acute and chronic pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and novel methods to evaluate and treat abdominal pain. Dr. Singh is a member of the board of directors of the National Pancreas Foundation, chair of the Pancreatic Disorders Section of the American Gastroenterological Association, a councilor for the International Association of Pancreatology and a member of the inaugural medical advisory board for the Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Foundation. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Akshintala received his medical degree from the Andhra Medical College in India in 2011. Following this, he completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he established himself as a dedicated researcher. Dr. Akshintala completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2016. He completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2019. Dr. Akshintala then completed additional fellowships in Advanced Endoscopy and Medical Pancreatology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2021. As of July 1, 2021, Dr. Akshintala is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Akshintala’s research is focused on the medical as well as endoscopic evaluation and treatment of inflammatory disorders of the pancreas. He is also interested in developing new devices and technologies for the care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Akshintala has conducted multi-national randomized-controlled trials and has won numerous awards at major national and international conferences for his research. He also has authored more than 60 original articles, editorials, book chapters and review articles. Dr. Akshintala has received grant funding from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Maryland State to support his research. As an innovator, Dr. Akshintala has patented new therapies for gastrointestinal bleeding and pancreas necrosis, a complication of acute pancreatitis. An internationally recognized researcher conducting multi-national clinical trials, Dr. Akshintala holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in India, one of the largest gastroenterology hospitals in the world. Dr. Akshintala is a Ph.D. candidate with the Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group in the Netherlands, who have been pioneered landmark clinical trials related to pancreatitis. Dr. Akshintala offers in-person clinic visits at the Baltimore location and also provides telemedicine visits for patients located in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Dr. Akshintala is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Akshintala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akshintala is currently accepting new patients.
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Raymond Cross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cross is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mouen A. Khashab
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Is Dr. Mouen A. Khashab a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mouen A. Khashab is classified as an Elite expert for Achalasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Mouen A. Khashab specialize in?
While Dr. Mouen A. Khashab is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatic Pseudocyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Mouen A. Khashab participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mouen A. Khashab has published 615 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Mouen A. Khashab's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mouen A. Khashab accept my insurance?
Dr. Mouen A. Khashab accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- AchalasiaDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- CholestasisDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Cholestasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastroparesisDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- JaundiceDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Jaundice.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Stent PlacementDr. Khashab isElite. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Distinguished
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastrostomyDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- LithotripsyDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Khashab isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Neuroma Biliary TractDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroma Biliary Tract.
- ObesityDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PancreatectomyDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Khashab isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IleostomyDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- IndigestionDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Liver TransplantDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- MalnutritionDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreas DivisumDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Divisum.
- Pancreatic AdenomaDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Adenoma.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- VisceromegalyDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Khashab isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.


