Abraham Mathew

Abraham Mathew, MD is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP, EUS, and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery for the treatment of pancreatic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer.

Dr. Mathew's educational background includes:

• Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (1994)
• Residency: Internal Medicine, Abington Memorial Hospital (1998)
• Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (2001)
• M.S. in Health Evaluation Sciences, Penn State University (2002)

Dr. Mathew's research focuses on advanced endoscopic techniques, particularly natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. His work addresses aggressive endoscopic procedures including treatment of pancreatic abscess or necrosis, removal of small tumors and early cancer, and removal of large colon polyps. He has made significant contributions to endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided procedures, ERCP techniques, and minimally invasive treatments for gastrointestinal diseases.

His publication record shows a consistent focus on translational research with clinical applications, particularly in EUS-guided interventions, pancreatic disease management, and advanced endoscopic resection techniques. Recent work emphasizes multicenter collaborations studying both benign and malignant gastrointestinal conditions, with publications spanning from technical innovations to large-scale clinical trials.

Dr. Mathew has received recognition for his contributions to medical education:

• Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024)

As Principal Investigator, Dr. Mathew led the NIH-funded project "Endoluminal Pancreatic Duct Lidocaine for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis" from 2010-2013. His research has resulted in 69 publications with 1,281 citations and an h-index of 19, demonstrating significant impact in the field of gastroenterology. He has been actively involved in numerous multicenter studies and clinical trials advancing endoscopic techniques.

Dr. Mathew is actively involved in clinical research through Penn State Cancer Institute and collaborates internationally on advanced endoscopic techniques and their applications in cancer treatment and palliation. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being through innovative approaches to gastrointestinal disease management.