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Dr. Shifa Umar is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, with clinical responsibilities at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston. Her academic career focuses on advanced gastrointestinal interventions and pancreatic disease management.
Education and Certifications:
- Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Fellowship at University of Chicago, Chicago
- Residency at Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Gastroenterology
Research Focus: Dr. Umar's work centers on pancreatic disorders including chronic/acute pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis, and pancreas cyst management. She pioneers endoscopic techniques such as EUS-guided ablation, cholangioscopy, and luminal stenting, with significant contributions to Barrett's esophagus ablation and cancer screening protocols. Her clinical research bridges interventional endoscopy with hepatobiliary disease management.
Scientific Recognition:
- American Pancreatic Association Young Investigator Grant (2023)
- American Pancreatic Association Poster of Distinction (2023)
- ASGE Video Plenary (2023)
- AGA Tech Summit Innovation Fellows Program (2023)
- Section Editor – Trainee Hub Section, American College of Gastroenterology Magazine (2021-2022)
- ACG Young Physician Leadership Scholars Program (2021)
- DDW Poster of Distinction (2021)
- ACG Presidential Poster Award (2020)
- ACG Scopy Award - Best CRC Community Outreach During COVID (2020)
- ASGE LEAD Class (2024)
Dr. Umar's American Pancreatic Association Young Investigator Grant funds critical research in pancreatic disease mechanisms. Her leadership roles include editorial work for the American College of Gastroenterology Magazine and participation in ASGE's LEAD program, demonstrating commitment to advancing endoscopic education and clinical innovation in gastroenterology.
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