Mohamed O. Othman

Mohamed O. Othman, M.D. is the Section Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine and holds the Martha Ann and Harold M. Selzman, M.D. Endowed Chair. He practices at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures and gastrointestinal disorders.

Dr. Othman's educational background includes:

• BS from University of Mansoura School of Medicine (2003) - Mansoura, Egypt (M.B.Bch degree; Excellent with Grade of Honor)
• Residency at University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2007) - Internal Medicine Resident
• Fellowship at University of New Mexico School of Medicine (2010) - Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow
• Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville (2011) - Advanced Endoscopy Fellow

Dr. Othman is a leading expert in advanced endoscopic procedures with research interests spanning endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), Barrett's Esophagus management, pancreatic disorders including chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, and innovative procedures like Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). His work bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge research to improve outcomes for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions. He has published extensively on endoscopic techniques and their applications in gastrointestinal diseases.

Dr. Othman has received numerous prestigious awards including:

• 2014 Diversity Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• President's Young Investigator Award from Texas Tech University (2012)
• Multiple ACG Presidential Poster Recipients awards (2012)
• Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society Membership (2008)
• Multiple GRG/AGA DDW Fellow Travel Awards (2007, 2009)
• Multiple House Officer and Resident Research Awards from the University of New Mexico (2006-2007)

Dr. Othman has secured significant research funding, including a grant from the American College of Gastroenterology for a prospective study of the risk of bacteremia in directed cholangioscopic examination of the common bile duct. His clinical expertise encompasses tissue resection techniques, management of pancreatic disorders, and advanced endoscopic procedures. Fluent in Arabic and Spanish, Dr. Othman serves a diverse patient population while maintaining an active research program that continues to advance the field of therapeutic endoscopy.