Wasseem Skef

Wasseem Skef, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, affiliated with the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. His clinical and research expertise centers on advanced endoscopic procedures and esophageal disorders.

Education:

• MD: Weill Cornell Medicine, Doha, Qatar (2012)
• Residency: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston, MA (2015)
• Fellowships: University of Illinois at Chicago (2019) and University of Pittsburgh (2020)
• Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (ABIM)

Research Focus: Dr. Skef specializes in therapeutic endoscopy, with emphasis on endoscopic ultrasound, Barrett's esophagus, pancreatic cysts, and innovative techniques for GERD/achalasia management. His work integrates genomic analysis with clinical interventions to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Publications: His recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on endoscopic innovation (e.g., novel devices for fundoplication and stricture management) and molecular characterization of pancreatic cysts, reflecting a translational research approach bridging endoscopy and precision medicine.

Awards:

• ACG Presidential Poster Award (2022, 2023)
• Top 10% AGA Abstracts, Digestive Disease Week (2018)

Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Foregut Society. Fluent in Arabic.