Nihaal P. Karnik

Overview

"Dr. Nihaal Karnik is a therapeutic endoscopist, also known as an advanced or interventional endoscopist. He specializes in diagnosis, treatment and management of disorders of the pancreas and bile ducts (liver ducts), as well as in complex endoscopic procedures.|After earning his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Karnik completed his residency at Drexel University and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to complete his general gastroenterology fellowship training at SUNY University Hospital in Brooklyn.|Afterward, he spent a year at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, focusing on therapeutic endoscopy and training with some of the pioneers in the field. During this time, Dr. Karnik became proficient in ERCP, diagnostic and interventional EUS, as well as advanced endoscopic resections.|""I am an advocate for patient-centered decision-making and using the most advanced and comprehensive technology to deliver the best care to my patients,"" says Dr. Karnik.|He is board certified in gastroenterology and in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.|When he's not in the office, Dr. Karnik enjoys traveling, hiking, scuba diving and spending time with his family.".

His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Ross University School Of Medicine, 2016 - Doctor Of Medicine, 2016
Residency
Drexel University College of Medicine, 2019
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Fellowships
Virginia Mason Medical Center, 2024
SUNY University Hospital - Brooklyn, NY, 2023
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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Coordinated Care
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Geisinger
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Health First
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Highmark
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Moda Health
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PA Health and Wellness
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Locations

Geisinger Scranton - Gastroenterology
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
Other Locations
Geisinger Healthplex Center Point - Surgery
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640

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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