Madhav Desai

Gastroenterologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders, particularly esophageal conditions. Proficient in interventional endoscopy, delivering a comprehensive range of GI procedures while mentoring trainees. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency through strong clinical skills and patient rapport. Recognized for leadership and commitment to continuous professional development in the field.

• ABIM Gastroenterology November 2019 - Present
• ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) July 2016 - Present
• ECFMG (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) August 2011 - Present
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) February 2010 - Present
• ACLS and BLS July 2013 - Present

• American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
• Associate Editor, Diseases of the esophagus, Associate Editor
• Editorial Board, Annals of Esophagus; Editor for special series: Endoscopic Eradication Therapy in Barrett’s Esophagus
• Editorial Board, Digestive Medical Research
• Editorial Board, Therapeutic Advances in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

• Outstanding Manuscript Award for Fellow in Training, Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Nominated November 2018
• Outstanding Manuscript Award for Fellow in Training, By Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Nominated October 2018
• Poster-finalist for National ACP 2014, Poster competition, American College of Physicians, Orlando, FL April 2014,
• Outstanding New International Student Scholarship, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX October 2010

1. Desai M and Rastogi, A (2025). Efficiency in Colonoscopy, In: Waye’s Colonoscopy: Principles and Practice, 3e | Chapter 3 (In production).

2. Sundaram, S., Sharma, P., Desai, M. (2021). Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Early Esophageal and Gastric Cancers. In Innovations in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (pp. 141-151). Springer Singapore. . doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-9247-8_12

3. Wang, M., Zhang, L., Ou, Z., Desai, M. V., Young, K. H., Champlin, R. E., Kwak, L. W., Romaguera, J. E. (2012). In Mantle Cell Lymphoma ((6th Ed.) ed.). In: Hoffman’s Hematology.

1. “Sustainability: It's Not Easy Being Green”. Session Type: Clinical Symposium. Digestive Disease Week 2024, San Diego, CA.

2. "EGD Masterclass: EoE, Strictures and premalignant gastric conditions, Topic: H. Pylori, Atrophic Gastritis and Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia", American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. (January 28, 2023). Speaker and Panelist.

3. "GI Bleeding Toolkit", Thursday Night Lights, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. (January 19, 2023). Course Director.

4. "Chromonoscopy and image enhanced endoscopy", Thursday Night Lights, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. (February 2, 2023). Course Director.

5. “Role of EUS in Gastroenterology”, Family Medicine grand rounds, Ascension Family Medicine residency program, Jacksonville, FL (September 2024).

6. “Management of GERD in 2023”, Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota. (April 20, 2023).

7. “GERD: Diagnosis and management in 2023”, GI Grand Rounds, University of Kansas School of Medicine. (2023).

8. "Barrett's Esophagus Related Neoplasia: Precision to Prevention", GI Citywide, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Minnesota. (January 27, 2022).

9. "Barrett’s esophagus: a smoldering enemy or window of opportunity?", Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Kansas School of Medicine. (January 15, 2020).

1. Desai, M, et al. Role of anti-reflux endoscopic therapy using argon plasma coagulation (AREA) in GERD patients: interim analysis from a randomized, sham, controlled trial (the AREA study), Digestive Disease Week 2025, San Diego, California. (2025).

2. Desai, M, et al. A detailed and prospective analysis of the environmental impact of waste generation and energy consumption from GI procedures. Presented as Oral Presentation and selected for ASGE Plenary Presentation, Digestive Disease Week 2023, Chicago, Illinois. (2023).

3. Desai, M, et al. Use of a novel artificial intelligence system leads to the detection of significantly higher number of adenomas during screening and surveillance colonoscopy: Results from a large, prospective, U.S. multi-center, randomized clinical trial. Presented as Oral Presentation and selected for ASGE Plenary Presentation, Digestive Disease Week 2023, Chicago, Illinois. (2023).

4. Desai, M, et al "High-definition colonoscopy compared to cuff-and cap-assisted colonoscopy: Results from a multi-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial.", Digestive Disease Week 2022, San Diego, California. (2022).

5. Desai, M, et al "Impact of withdrawal time on adenoma detection rate: results from a prospective multi-center trial.", Digestive Disease Week 2022, San Diego, California. (2022).

6. Desai, M., et al "Validation of Blue Light Imaging (BLI) Criteria for the Optical Characterization of Colorectal Polyps by the US BLI Working Group", Digestive Disease Week 2019, San Diego, California. (2019).

7. Desai, M., et al "Increased Recognition of HGD/EAC at Index Endoscopy Over the Past 2 Decades: Data from a Multi-Center US Consortium.", Digestive Disease Week 2017, Chicago, Illinois, United States. (2017).

1. Desai M, Ruan W, Thosani NC, Amaris M, Scott JS, Saeed A, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the diagnosis and management of GERD: summary and recommendations. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2025;101(2):267–84.

2. Thosani NC, Desai M, Abidi WM, Cosgrove N, Forbes N, Ghoneim S, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy clinical practice guideline development policy and checklist. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2025;101(2):261–6.

3. Desai M, Ruan W, Thosani NC, Amaris M, Scott JS, Saeed A, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the diagnosis and management of GERD: methodology and review of evidence. VideoGIE. 2024;10(2):81.

4. Kohli DR, Cosgrove N, Abidi WM, Machicado JD, Desai M, Forbes N, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on gastrostomy feeding tubes: methodology and review of evidence. VideoGIE. 2025;10(1):1–23.

5. Kohli DR, Abidi WM, Cosgrove N, Machicado JD, Desai M, Forbes N, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on gastrostomy feeding tubes: summary and recommendations. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2025;101(1):25–35.

6. Machicado JD, Sheth SG, Chalhoub JM, Forbes N, Desai M, Ngamruengphong S, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of solid pancreatic masses: summary and recommendations. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2024;100(5):786–96.

7. Sheth SG, Machicado JD, Chhoda A, Chalhoub JM, Forsmark C, Zyromski N, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the management of chronic pancreatitis: methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2025;101(1):e1–53.

8. Sheth SG, Machicado JD, Chalhoub JM, Forsmark C, Zyromski N, Thosani NC, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the management of chronic pancreatitis: summary and recommendations. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2024;100(4):584–94.

9. Marya NB, Pawa S, Thiruvengadam NR, Ngamruengphong S, Baron TH, Teoh AYB, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of therapeutic EUS in the management of biliary tract disorders: methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2024;100(6):e79–135.

10. Pawa S, Marya NB, Thiruvengadam NR, Ngamruengphong S, Baron TH, Teoh AYB, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of therapeutic EUS in the management of biliary tract disorders: Summary and recommendations. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2024;100(6):967–79.

11. Rughwani H, Kalapala R, Katrevula A, Jagtap N, Desai M, de Campos ST, et al. Carbon footprinting and environmental impact of gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures at a tertiary care institution: a prospective multi-dimensional assessment. Gut. 2025;

12. Radadiya D, Desai M, Patel H, Velji-Ibrahim J, Spadaccini M, Srinivasan S, et al. Endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection for Barrett’s-associated neoplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the published literature. Endoscopy. 2024

13. Harne PS, Harne V, Rehman A, Thosani N, Desai M. First step to environmentally sustainable endoscopy practice: a prospective study of minimizing multiple device use during screening colonoscopy at a large tertiary center. Endoscopy. 2024

14. Gundoji CR, Desai M, Thosani N. Novel application of cryotherapy for recalcitrant hyperplastic gastric polyps. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2025;101(3):676–7.

15. Al-Haddad MA, Elhanafi SE, Forbes N, Thosani NC, Draganov PV, Othman MO, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on endoscopic submucosal dissection for the management of early esophageal and gastric cancers: methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2023;98(3):285–305.

16. Forbes N, Elhanafi SE, Al-Haddad MA, Thosani NC, Draganov PV, Othman MO, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on endoscopic submucosal dissection for the management of early esophageal and gastric cancers: summary and recommendations. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2023;98(3):271–84.

17. Pawa S, Kwon RS, Fishman DS, Thosani NC, Shergill A, Grover SC, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of ergonomics for prevention of endoscopy-related injury: methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2023;98(4):492–512.

18. Pawa S, Kwon RS, Fishman DS, Thosani NC, Shergill A, Grover SC, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of ergonomics for prevention of endoscopy-related injury: summary and recommendations. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2023;98(4):482–91.

19. Radadiya D, Desai M, Patel H, Srinivasan S, Chandrasekar VT, Hassan C, et al. Analyzing methods for reducing recurrence rates after EMR of large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps: an indirect pairwise comparison. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2024;99(3):326–36.

20. Desai M. Endoscopic therapy in Barrett’s Esophagus: in evolution. Annals of Esophagus. 2023;6.

21. Sonaiya S, Marino R, Agollari K, Sharma P, Desai M. Environmentally sustainable gastroenterology practice: Review of current state and future goals. Digestive Endoscopy. 2024;36(4):406–20.

22. Radadiya D, Desai M. Evolving Role of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Management of Barrett’s Neoplasia. Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology. 2023;21(3):231–40.

23. Romańczyk M, Desai M, Kaminski M, Abe S, Alkandari A, Beyna T, et al. International validation of a PEACE scale assessing cleanliness during esophagogastroduodenoscopy to improve the quality of inspection during endoscopy. Endoscopy. 2024;56(S 02):OP038.

24. Desai M, Campbell C, Perisetti A, Srinivasan S, Radadiya D, Patel H, et al. The environmental impact of gastrointestinal procedures: a prospective study of waste generation, energy consumption, and auditing in an endoscopy unit. Gastroenterology. 2024;166(3):496–502.

25. Singh RR, Desai M, Bourke M, Falk G, Konda V, Siddiqui U, Repici A, Hassan C, Sharma P. Real-world evidence of safety and effectiveness of Barrett's endoscopic therapy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023 Aug;98(2):155-161.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.03.009. Epub 2023 Mar 11.

26. Desai M. Endoscopic therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. March 2023 - Volume 19, Issue 3.

27. Desai M, Sharma P. High quality Barrett's endoscopy: inspection time is a critical component. Endoscopy. 2023 Jun;55(6):499-500. doi: 10.1055/a-2042-9837. Epub 2023 Mar 21.

28. Desai M. Time to define long-term outcomes after Barrett’s endoscopic therapy. Dig Med Res 2023;6:3. doi: 10.21037/dmr-22-59

29. Desai M, Rex DK, Bohm ME, Davitkov P, DeWitt JM, Fischer M, et al. High-definition colonoscopy compared with cuff-and cap-assisted colonoscopy: results from a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2022;20(9):2023-2031. e6.

30. Desai M, Rex DK, Bohm ME, Davitkov P, DeWitt JM, Fischer M, et al. Impact of withdrawal time on adenoma detection rate: results from a prospective multicenter trial. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2023;97(3):537-543. e2.

31. Desai M, Srinivasan S, Sundaram S, Dasari C, Andraws N, Mathur S, et al. Narrow-band imaging for the diagnosis of nonerosive reflux disease: An international, multicenter, randomized controlled trial. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2022;96(3):457-466. e3.

32. Desai M, Lieberman D, Srinivasan S, Nutalapati V, Challa A, Kalgotra P, et al. Post-endoscopy Barrett’s neoplasia after a negative index endoscopy: a systematic review and proposal for definitions and performance measures in endoscopy. Endoscopy. 2022;54(09):881–9.

33. Machicado JD, Sheth SG, Chalhoub JM, Forbes N, Desai M, Ngamruengphong S, et al. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of solid pancreatic masses: methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointestinal endoscopy. 2024;100(5):e1-e78.

34. Singh RR, Desai M, Bourke M, Falk G,   Konda V, Siddiqui U, Repici A, Hassan C, Sharma P. Real-world evidence of   safety and effectiveness of Barrett's endoscopic therapy. Gastrointest   Endosc. 2023 Aug;98(2):155-161.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.03.009. Epub 2023   Mar 11.

35. Desai M. Endoscopic therapies for   Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Gastroenterology & Hepatology. March   2023 - Volume 19, Issue 3.

36. Desai M, Sharma P. High quality   Barrett's endoscopy: inspection time is a critical component. Endoscopy. 2023   Jun;55(6):499-500. doi: 10.1055/a-2042-9837. Epub 2023 Mar 21.

37. Fujii-Lau LL, Thosani NC, Al-Haddad M,   Acoba J, Wray CJ, Zvavanjanja R, Amateau SK, Buxbaum JL, Wani S, Calderwood   AH, Chalhoub JM, Coelho-Prabhu N, Desai M, Elhanafi SE, Fishman DS, Forbes N,   Jamil LH, Jue TL, Kohli DR, Kwon RS, Law JK, Lee JK, Machicado JD, Marya NB,   Pawa S, Ruan W, Sawhney MS, Sheth SG, Storm A, Thiruvengadam NR, Qumseya BJ;   (ASGE Standards of Practice Committee Chair [2020-2023]). American Society   for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on role of endoscopy in the   diagnosis of malignancy in biliary strictures of undetermined etiology:   methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023   Nov;98(5):694-712.e8.

38. Fujii-Lau LL, Thosani NC, Al-Haddad M,   Acoba J, Wray CJ, Zvavanjanja R, Amateau SK, Buxbaum JL, Calderwood AH,   Chalhoub JM, Coelho-Prabhu N, Desai M, Elhanafi SE, Fishman DS, Forbes N,   Jamil LH, Jue TL, Kohli DR, Kwon RS, Law JK, Lee JK, Machicado JD, Marya NB,   Pawa S, Ruan W, Sawhney MS, Sheth SG, Storm A, Thiruvengadam NR, Qumseya BJ;   ASGE Standards of Practice Committee Chair (2020-2023). ASGE Guideline on the   role of endoscopy in the diagnosis of malignancy in biliary strictures of   undetermined etiology: Summary and Recommendations. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023   Jun 10:S0016-5107(23)02625-1.

39. Perisetti A, Desai M, Bourke MJ,   Penman I, Repici A, Reddy DN, Tajiri H, Rex DK, Hassan C, Sharma P.   Production and possible reduction of greenhouse gases produced during GI   endoscopy activity: a systematic review of available literature. Gut. 2023   Mar;72(3):493-500. 

40. Buxbaum JL, Freeman M, Amateau SK, Chalhoub JM,   Chowdhury A, Coelho-Prabhu N, Das R, Desai M, Elhanafi SE, Forbes N,   Fujii-Lau LL, Kohli DR, Kwon RS, Machicado JD, Marya NB, Pawa S, Ruan WH,   Sadik J, Sheth SG, Thiruvengadam NR, Thosani NC, Zhou S, Qumseya BJ; (ASGE   Standards of Practice Committee Chair). American Society for Gastrointestinal   Endoscopy guideline on post-ERCP pancreatitis prevention strategies:   methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023   Feb;97(2):163-183.e40.

41. Buxbaum JL,   Freeman M, Amateau SK, Chalhoub JM, Coelho-Prabhu N, Desai M, Elhanafi SE,   Forbes N, Fujii-Lau LL, Kohli DR, Kwon RS, Machicado JD, Marya NB, Pawa S,   Ruan WH, Sheth SG, Thiruvengadam NR, Thosani NC, Qumseya BJ; (ASGE Standards   of Practice Committee Chair). American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy   guideline on post-ERCP pancreatitis prevention strategies: summary and   recommendations. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023 Feb;97(2):153-162.

42. Amateau SK,   Kohli DR, Desai M, Chinnakotla S, Harrison ME, Chalhoub JM, Coelho-Prabhu N,   Elhanafi SE, Forbes N, Fujii-Lau LL, Kwon RS, Machicado JD, Marya NB, Pawa S,   Ruan W, Sheth SG, Thiruvengadam NR, Thosani NC, Qumseya BJ; (ASGE Standards   of Practice Committee Chair). American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy   guideline on management of post-liver transplant biliary strictures:  methodology and review of evidence. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023   Apr;97(4):615-637.e11.

43. Kohli DR,   Amateau SK, Desai M, Chinnakotla S, Harrison ME, Chalhoub JM, Coelho-Prabhu   N, Elhanafi SE, Forbes N, Fujii-Lau LL, Kwon RS, Machicado JD, Marya NB, Pawa   S, Ruan W, Sheth SG, Thiruvengadam NR, Thosani NC, Qumseya BJ; (ASGE   Standards of Practice Committee Chair). American Society for Gastrointestinal   Endoscopy guideline on management of post-liver transplant biliary   strictures: summary and recommendations. Gastrointest Endosc. 2023   Apr;97(4):607-614.

44. Kohli DR,   Mettman D, Andraws N, Haer E, Porter J, Ulusurac O, Ullery S, Desai M,   Siddiqui MS, Sharma P. Comparative accuracy of endosonographic shear wave   elastography and transcutaneous liver stiffness measurement: a pilot study.   Gastrointest Endosc. 2023 Jan;97(1):35-41.e1.

45. Patil N,   Kalgotra P, Sundaram S, Melquist S, Parasa S, Desai M, Sharma P. Factors   Associated With Poor Outcomes Among Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus   Infection and Gastrointestinal Symptoms. Gastro Hep Adv. 2023;2(1):37-45.

46. Desai M. Ki-67   overexpression for risk stratification of early dysplasia in Barrett's   esophagus: Friend or foe? Dis Esophagus. 2023 Jul 27;36(8):doac079.

47. Kohli DR,   Radadiya DK, Patel H, Sharma P, Desai M. Comparative outcomes of endoscopic   and radiological gastrostomy tube placement: a systematic review and   meta-analysis with GRADE analysis. Ann Gastroenterol. 2022   Nov-Dec;35(6):592-602.

48. Desai M, Rex   DK, Bohm ME, Davitkov P, DeWitt JM, Fischer M, Faulx G, Heath R, Imler TD,   James-Stevenson TN, Kahi CJ, Kessler WR, Kohli DR, McHenry L, Rai T, Rogers   NA, Sagi SV, Sathyamurthy A, Vennalaganti P, Sundaram S, Patel H, Higbee A,   Kennedy K, Lahr R, Stojadinovikj G, Dasari C, Parasa S, Faulx A, Sharma P.   High-Definition Colonoscopy Compared With Cuff- and Cap-Assisted Colonoscopy:   Results From a Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin   Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Sep;20(9):2023-2031.e6.

49. Sundaram, S.   S., Melquist, S., Kalgotra, P., Srinivasan, S., Parasa, S., Desai, M.,   Sharma, P. (2022). Impact of age, sex, race, and regionality on major   clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients in the United States.   BMC infectious diseases, 22(1), 659.

50. Srinivasan S,   Sundaram S, Kennedy KF, Kohli DR, Emura F, Sharma P, Desai M. Trends and   predictors of 30-day readmissions in subjects with eosinophilic esophagitis:   results from a national cohort. Dis Esophagus. 2022 Feb 11;35(2):doab060.

51. Kohli DR,   Desai M, Kennedy KF, Parasa S, Sharma P. Cholecystectomy for Biliary   Gallstone Pancreatitis Is Often Not Performed During Index Hospitalization   and Is Associated With Worse Outcomes. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022   Jan;20(1):233-235.e1.

52. Koehn C, Rex   DK, Allen J, Bhatti U, Bhavsar-Burke I, Thoguluva Chandrasekar V, Challa A,   Duvvuri A, Dakhoul L, Ha J, Hamade N, Hicks SB, Jansson-Knodell C, Krajicek   E, Das Kundumadam S, Nutalapati V, Phatharacharukul PP, Razmdjou S, Saito A,   Sarkis F, Sutton R, Wehbeh A, Sharma P, Desai M. Optical diagnosis of   colorectal polyps using novel blue light imaging classification among trainee   endoscopists. Dig Endosc. 2022 Jan;34(1):191-197.

53. Duvvuri A,   Desai M, Vennelaganti S, Higbee A, Gorrepati VS, Dasari C, Chandrasekar VT,   Vennalaganti P, Kohli D, Sathyamurthy A, Rai T, Sharma P. Diagnostic accuracy   of a novel third generation esophageal capsule as a non-invasive detection   method for Barrett's esophagus: A pilot study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021   May;36(5):1222-1225.

54. Desai M,   Kennedy K, Aihara H, Van Dam J, Gross S, Haber G, Pohl H, Rex D, Saltzman J,   Sethi A, Waxman I, Wang K, Wallace M, Repici A, Sharma P. External validation   of blue light imaging (BLI) criteria for the optical characterization of   colorectal polyps by endoscopy experts. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021   Oct;36(10):2728-2734.

55. Boregowda U,   Desai M, Nutalapati V, Paleti S, Olyaee M, Rastogi A. Impact of feedback on   adenoma detection rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann   Gastroenterol. 2021;34(2):214-223.

56. Srinivasan S,   Desai M. Long term care after successful endoscopic therapy in Barrett’s   esophagus patients: a review of literature. Annals of Esophagus 2021, 5, 8-8.    doi: 10.21037/aoe-20-86

57. Allen JE,   Desai M, Roumans CAM, Vennalaganti S, Vennalaganti P, Bansal A, Falk G,   Lieberman D, Sampliner R, Thota P, Vargo J, Gupta N, Moawad F, Bruno M,   Kennedy KF, Gaddam S, Young P, Mathur S, Cash B, Spaander M, Sharma P. Low   Risk of Progression of Barrett's Esophagus to Neoplasia in Women. J Clin   Gastroenterol. 2021 Apr 1;55(4):321-326.

58. de Heer J,   Desai M, Boeckxstaens G, Zaninotto G, Fuchs KH, Sharma P, Schachschal G, Mann   O, Rösch T, Werner Y. Pneumatic balloon dilatation versus laparoscopic Heller   myotomy for achalasia: a failed attempt at meta-analysis. Surg Endosc. 2021   Feb;35(2):602-611.

59. Kohli DR, Kennedy KF, Desai M, Sharma   P. Safety of endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement compared with radiologic   or surgical gastrostomy: nationwide inpatient assessment. Gastrointest   Endosc. 2021 May;93(5):1077-1085.e1.

60. Kohli DR,   Kennedy KF, Desai M, Sharma P. Comparative Safety of Endoscopic vs   Radiological Gastrostomy Tube Placement: Outcomes From a Large, Nationwide   Veterans Affairs Database. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021 Dec 1;116(12):2367-2373.

61. Shaikh AS, Al   Mouslmani MY, Raza Shah A, Hassan Khan Z, Tausif Siddiqui M, Saraireh H,   Chandan S, Umar S, Arora S, Desai M, Guturu P, Bilal M. Preexisting opioid   use disorder is associated with poor outcomes in hospitalized acute   pancreatitis patients. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Nov   1;33(11):1348-1353.

62. Spadaccini M,   Iannone A, Maselli R, Badalamenti M, Desai M, Chandrasekar VT, Patel HK,   Fugazza A, Pellegatta G, Galtieri PA, Lollo G, Carrara S, Anderloni A, Rex   DK, Savevski V, Wallace MB, Bhandari P, Roesch T, Gralnek IM, Sharma P,   Hassan C, Repici A. Computer-aided detection versus advanced imaging for   detection of colorectal neoplasia: a systematic review and network   meta-analysis. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Oct;6(10):793-802.

63. Duvvuri, A.,   Bandla, H., Thoguluva, V. C., Dasari, C., Desai, M., Nutalapati, V., Moole,   V., Anvesh, N., Harsh, P., Gress, F., Sharma, P., Kohli, D. R. (2021).   Comparing accuracy of high-risk features for detecting advanced neoplasia in   pancreatic cystic lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of   gastroenterology, 34(5), 743-750.

64. Desai, M.,   Boregowda, U., Srinivasan, S., Kohli, D. R., Al Awadhi, S., Murino, A., Yu   LHK, Dinis-Ribeiro, D. M., Sharma, P. (2021). Narrow band imaging for   detection of gastric intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia: A systematic review   and meta-analysis. Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 36(8),   2038-2046.

65. Desai, M.,   Rösch, T., Sundaram, S., Chandrasekar, V. T., Kohli, D., Spadaccini, M.,   Hassan, C., Repici, A., Sharma, P. (2021). Systematic review with   meta-analysis: the long-term efficacy of Barrett's endoscopic   therapy-stringent selection criteria and a proposal for definitions.   Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 54(3), 222-233.

66. Sundaram, S.,   Choden, T., Mattar, M. C., Desai, S., Desai, M. (2021). Artificial   intelligence in inflammatory bowel disease endoscopy: current landscape and   the road ahead. Therapeutic advances in gastrointestinal endoscopy, 14,   26317745211017809.

67. Kohli, D. R.,   Desai, M. V., Kennedy, K. F., Pandya, P., Sharma, P. (2021). Patients with   post-transplant biliary strictures have significantly higher rates of liver   transplant failure and rejection: A nationwide inpatient analysis. Journal of   gastroenterology and hepatology, 36(7), 2008-2014.

68. Hamade, N.,   Weng, G., Desai, M., Chandrasekar, V. T., Dasari, C., Kennedy, K., Sharma, P.   (2021). Significant decline in the prevalence of Barrett's esophagus among   patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Diseases of the esophagus :   official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus,   34(5).

69. Duvvuri, A.,   Chandrasekar, V. T., Srinivasan, S., Narimiti, A., Dasari, C., Nutalapati,   V., Kennedy, K. F., Spadaccini, M., Antonelli, G., Desai, M., Vennalaganti,   P., Kohli, D., Kaminski, M. F., Repici, A., Hassan, C., Sharma, P. (2021).   Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Cancer Related Mortality After Detection of   Low-risk or High-risk Adenomas, Compared With No Adenoma, at Index   Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Gastroenterology, 160(6),   1986-1996.e3.

70. Desai, M.,   Anderson, J. C., Kaminski, M., Thoguluva Chandrasekar, V., Fathallah, J.,   Hassan, C., Lieberman, D., Sharma, P. (2021). Sessile serrated lesion   detection rates during average risk screening colonoscopy: A systematic   review and meta-analysis of the published literature. Endoscopy international   open, 9(4), E610-E620.

71. Desai, M.,   Hamade, N., Sharma, P. (2021). Screening for Barrett's esophagus: challenges   in identifying the population at risk. Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 93(2),   420-421.

72. Srinivasan,   S., Siersema, P. D., Desai, M. (2021). Is jumbo biopsy forceps comparable to   cold snare for diminutive colorectal polyps? - a meta-analysis. Endoscopy   international open, 9(1), E9-E13.

73. Attardo, S.,   Chandrasekar, V. T., Spadaccini, M., Maselli, R., Patel, H. K., Desai, M.,   Capogreco, A., Badalamenti, M., Galtieri, P. A., Pellegatta, G., Fugazza, A.,   Carrara, S., Anderloni, A., Occhipinti, P., Hassan, C., Sharma, P., Repici,   A. (2020). Artificial intelligence technologies for the detection of   colorectal lesions: The future is now. World Journal of Gastroenterology,   26(37), 5606-5616.

74. Nutalapati,   V., Desai, M., Thoguluva-Chandrasekar, V. S., Olyaee, M., Rastogi, A. (2020).   Effect of dynamic position changes on adenoma detection rate during   colonoscope withdrawal: systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy   International Open, 08(12), E1842-E1849.

75. Chandrasekar,   V. T., Aziz, M., Patel, H. K., Sidhu, N., Duvvuri, A., Dasari, C., Kennedy,   K. F., Ashwath, A., Spadaccini, M., Desai, M., Jegadeesan, R., Sathyamurthy,   A., Vennalaganti, P., Kohli, D., Hassan, C., Pellise, M., Repici, A., Sharma,   P., Bourke, M. J. (2020). Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Resection of   Sessile Serrated Polyps 10 mm or Larger: A Systematic Review and   Meta-Analysis. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology, 18(11), 2448-.

76. Dasari, C. S.,   Jegadeesan, R., Patel, H. K., Desai, M., Aziz, M., Thoguluvachandrasekar, V.,   Duvvuri, A., Kohli, D. R., Repici, A., Siersema, P. D., Sharma, P. (2020).   Intralesional steroids and endoscopic dilation for anastomotic strictures   after esophagectomy: systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy, 52(09),   721-726.

77. Desai, M.,   Hamade, N., Sharma, P. (2020). Management of Peptic Strictures. American   Journal Of Gastroenterology, 115(7), 967-970.

78. Parasa, S.,   Desai, M., Chandrasekar, V. T., Patel, H. K., Kennedy, K. F., Roesch, T.,   Spadaccini, M., Colombo, M., Gabbiadini, R., Artifon, Everson L. A., Repici,   A., Sharma, P. (2020). Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Fecal   Viral Shedding in Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 A Systematic Review   and Meta-analysis. Jama Network Open, 3(6).

79. Desai, M.,   Nutalapati, V., Srinivasan, S., Fathallah, J., Dasari, C., Chandrasekhar, V.   T., Mohammad, B., Kohli, D., Vaezi, M., Katz, P. O., Sharma, P. (2020).   Proton pump inhibitors do not increase the risk of dementia: a systematic   review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. Diseases Of The Esophagus,   33(10).

80. Duvvuri, A.,   Desai, M., Srinivasan, S., Chandrashekar, V. T., Vennelaganti, S.,   Vennalaganti, P., Jani, B., Lim, D., Ciscato, C., Spaggiari, P., Consolo, P.,   Porter, J., Ferrara, E., Kennedy, K., Gupta, N., Mathur, S., Sharma, P.,   Repici, A. (2020). Surveillance of neo-squamous epithelium after ablation of   Barrett's esophagus: is it better to use jumbo over standard biopsy forceps? Diseases   Of The Esophagus, 33(7).

81. Thoguluva   Chandrasekar V, Spadaccini M, Aziz M, Maselli R, Hassan S, Fuccio L, Duvvuri   A, Frazzoni L, Desai M, Fugazza A, Jegadeesan R, Colombo M, Dasari CS, Hassan   C, Sharma P, Repici A. Cold snare endoscopic resection of nonpedunculated   colorectal polyps larger than 10 mm: a systematic review and pooled-analysis.   Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 May;89(5):929-936.e3.

82. Nutalapati,   V., Tokala, K. T., Desai, M., Kanakadandi, V., Olyaee, M., Parasa, S.,   Rastogi, A. (2019). Development and validation of a web-based electronic   application in managing antithrombotic agents in patients undergoing GI   endoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 90(6), 906-912.

83. Chandrasekar,   V. T., Desai, M., Aziz, M., Patel, H. K., Gorrepati, V. S., Jegadeesan, R.,   Rai, T., Sathyamurthy, A., Murino, A., Hassan, C., Repici, A., Sharma, P.   (2019). Efficacy and safety of over-the-scope clips for gastrointestinal   bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy, 51(10), 941-949.

84. Hamade N,   Desai M, Thoguluva Chandrasekar V, Chalhoub J, Patel M, Duvvuri A, Gorrepati   VS, Jegadeesan R, Choudhary A, Sathyamurthy A, Rai T, Gupta N, Sharma P.   Efficacy of cryotherapy as first line therapy in patients with Barrett's   neoplasia: a systematic review and pooled analysis. Dis Esophagus. 2019 Dec   30;32(11):doz040.

85. Parasa S,   Desai M, Vittal A, Chandrasekar VT, Pervez A, Kennedy KF, Gupta N, Shaheen   NJ, Sharma P. Estimating neoplasia detection rate (NDR) in patients with   Barrett's oesophagus based on index endoscopy: a systematic review and   meta-analysis. Gut. 2019 Dec;68(12):2122-2128.

86. Jegadeesan R,   Aziz M, Desai M, Sundararajan T, Gorrepati VS, Chandrasekar VT, Jayaraj M,   Singh P, Saeed A, Rai T, Choudhary A, Repici A, Hassan C, Fuccio L, Sharma P.   Hot snare vs. cold snare polypectomy for endoscopic removal of 4 - 10 mm   colorectal polyps during colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis   of randomized controlled studies. Endosc Int Open. 2019 May;7(5):E708-E716.

87. Desai, M.,   Viswanathan, L., Gupta, N., Kennedy, K. F., Repici, A., Hassan, C., Sharma,   P. (2019). Impact of Electronic Chromoendoscopy on Adenoma Miss Rates During   Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Diseases Of The Colon   & Rectum, 62(9), 1124-1134.

88. Aziz, M.,   Desai, M., Hassan, S., Fatima, R., Dasari, C. S., Chandrasekar, V. T.,   Jegadeesan, R., Duvvuri, A., Patel, H., Rai, T., Sathyamurthy, A., Kohli, D.   R., Vennalaganti, P., Nawras, A., Wallace, M., Sharma, P. (2019). Improving   serrated adenoma detection rate in the colon by electronic chromoendoscopy   and distal attachment: systematic review and meta-analysis. Gastrointestinal   Endoscopy, 90(5), 721-.

89. Desai M,   Lieberman DA, Kennedy KF, Hamade N, Thota P, Parasa S, Gorrepati VS, Bansal   A, Gupta N, Gaddam S, Young PE, Mathur S, Moawad FJ, Cash BD, Sampliner R,   Vargo JJ, Falk GW, Sharma P. Increasing prevalence of high-grade dysplasia   and adenocarcinoma on index endoscopy in Barrett's esophagus over the past 2   decades: data from a multicenter U.S. consortium. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019   Feb;89(2):257-263.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.09.041.

90. Bilal, M.,   Chatila, A., Siddiqui, M. T., Al-Hanayneh, M., Shah, A. R., Desai, M.,   Wadhwa, V., Parupudi, S., Casey, B. W., Krishnan, K., Hernandez-Barco, Y. G.   (2019). Rising Prevalence of Opioid Use Disorder and Predictors for Opioid   Use Disorder Among Hospitalized Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis. Pancreas,   48(10), 1386-1392.

91. Chandrasekar   VT, Hamade N, Desai M, Rai T, Gorrepati VS, Jegadeesan R, Sathyamurthy A,   Sharma P. Significantly lower annual rates of neoplastic progression in   short- compared to long-segment non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus: a   systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy. 2019 Jul;51(7):665-672.

92. Bilal, M.,   Kline, K. T., Trieu, J. A., Saraireh, H., Desai, M., Parupudi, S., Abougergi,   M. S. (2019). Trends in same-admission cholecystectomy and endoscopic   retrograde cholangiopancreatography for acute gallstone pancreatitis: A   nationwide analysis across a decade. PANCREATOLOGY, 19(4), 524-530.

93. Boregowda, U.,   Umapathy, C., Halim, N. (2019). Update on the management of gastrointestinal   varices. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther, 10:1.

94. Desai, M.,   Sharma, P. (2019). What Quality Metrics Should We Apply in Barrett's   Esophagus? American Journal Of Gastroenterology, 114(8), 1197-1198.  

95. Desai, R.,   Patel, U., Doshi, S., Zalavadia, D., Siddiq, W., Dave, H., Bilal, M.,   Khullar, V., Goyal, H., Desai, M., Shah, N. (2019). A Nationwide Assessment   of the “July Effect” and Predictors of Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Sepsis at Urban Teaching Hospitals in the United   States. Clinical Endoscopy, 52(5), 486-496.

96. Desai, M.,   Fathallah, J., Nutalapati, V., Saligram, S. (2019). Antibiotics Versus No   Antibiotics for Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review and   Meta-analysis. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 62(8), 1005-1012.

97. Desai, M.,   Nutalapati, V., Bansal, A., Buckles, D., Bonino, J., Olyaee, M., Rastogi, A.   (2019). Use of smartphone applications to improve quality of bowel   preparation for colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endoscopy   International Open, 07(02), E216-E224.

98. Nutalapati,   V., Kanakadandi, V., Desai, M., Olyaee, M., Rastogi, A. (2018). Cap-assisted   colonoscopy: a meta-analysis of high-quality randomized controlled trials.   Endosc Int Open, 6(E1214-23).

99. Desai M, Bilal   M, Hamade N, Gorrepati VS, Thoguluva Chandrasekar V, Jegadeesan R, Gupta N,   Bhandari P, Repici A, Hassan C, Sharma P. Increasing adenoma detection rates   in the right side of the colon comparing retroflexion with a second forward   view: a systematic review. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Mar;89(3):453-459.e3.

100. Boregowda, U.,   Umapathy, C., Nanjappa, A., Wong, H., Desai, M., Roytman, M., Theethira, T.,   Saligram, S. (2018). Endoscopic ultrasound guided gallbladder drainage - is   it ready for prime time? World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and   Therapeutics, 9(6), 47-54.  

101. Doshi, S.,   Lim, D., Bilal, M., Desai, R., Patel, U., Fathi, A., Wong, H., Saligram, S.,   Desai, M. (2018). Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography-Related   Complications From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample: An Analysis of Racial   Distribution, Length of Stay, and Mortality. American Journal of   Gastroenterology, 113(Supplement), S429-S430.

102. Desai M,   Saligram S, Gupta N, Vennalaganti P, Bansal A, Choudhary A, Vennelaganti S,   He J, Titi M, Maselli R, Qumseya B, Olyaee M, Waxman I, Repici A, Hassan C,   Sharma P. Efficacy and safety outcomes of multimodal endoscopic eradication   therapy in Barrett's esophagus-related neoplasia: a systematic review and   pooled analysis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2017 Mar;85(3):482-495.e4.

103. Yandrapu H,   Desai M, Siddique S, Vennalganti P, Vennalaganti S, Parasa S, Rai T,   Kanakadandi V, Bansal A, Titi M, Repici A, Bechtold ML, Sharma P, Choudhary   A. Normal saline solution versus other viscous solutions for submucosal   injection during endoscopic mucosal resection: a systematic review and   meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2017 Apr;85(4):693-699.

104. Desai M,   Sanchez-Yague A, Choudhary A, Pervez A, Gupta N, Vennalaganti P, Vennelaganti   S, Fugazza A, Repici A, Hassan C, Sharma P. Impact of cap-assisted   colonoscopy on detection of proximal colon adenomas: systematic review and   meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2017 Aug;86(2):274-281.e3.

105. Desai, M.,   Imran, M., Irum, A., Magadan III, J. (2017). Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis in   a Patient Taking Adalimumab Therapy for Crohn’s Disease. Kansas Journal of   Medicine, 10(1), 20-21.  doi: 10.17161/kjm.v10i1.8644

106. Qumseya, B.   J., Wani, S., Desai, M., Qumseya, A., Bain, P., Sharma, P. (2016). Adverse   events after radiofrequency ablation in patients with Barrett’s esophagus: a   systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol(WB Saunders;   2016;14(8):1086–95).

107. Pant, C.,   Deshpande, A., Desai, M., Jani, B. S., Sferra, T. J., Gilroy, R. (2016).   Outcomes of Clostridium difficile infection in pediatric solid organ   transplant recipients. Transpl Infect Dis(18(1):31–6).

108. Pant, C.,   Jani, B. S., Desai, M., Deshpande, A., Pandya, P., Taylor, R. (2015).   Hepatorenal syndrome in hospitalized patients with chronic liver disease:   results from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2002– 2012. J Investig Med. BMJ   Publishing Group Limited.

109. Saligram, S.,   Desai, M., Baidoo, L. (2015). Management of inflammatory bowel diseases in   jehovah’s witness. Gastro Open J(2015;1(5):114–8.).

110. Cai, Q.,   Westin, J., Fu, K., Desai, M., Zhang, L., Huang, H. (2014). Accelerated   therapeutic progress in diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Ann Hematol. Springer   Berlin Heidelberg(2014;93(4):541–56).

111. Desai, M.,   Zimmerman, D., Kasi, A. L. (2014). Fatal and forgotten: Acute hemolytic   anemia and renal failure as a complication of transurethral resection of   prostate. Jacobs Journal of Hematology(1(1): 005).

112. Desai, M.,   Newberry, K., Ou, Z., Wang, M., Zhang, L. (2014). Lenalidomide in relapsed or   refractory mantle cell lymphoma: overview and perspective. Ther Adv Hematol.   SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England(2014;5(3):91–101.).

113. Desai, M.,   Newberry, K. J., Romaguera, J., Zhang, L., Ou, Z., Wang, M. (2013).   Immunomodulation therapy with lenalidomide in follicular, transformed and   diffuse large B cell lymphoma: current data on safety and efficacy. J Hematol   Oncol. BioMed Central(2013;6(1):55.).

114. Lee, H. J.,   Desai, M., Zhang, L., Cai, Q., Zou, D., Wang, M. (2013). Marginal Zone   Lymphoma Perge Progredi, Next on the Horizon. J Blood Disord Transfus. .   OMICS International.

115. Wang, M.,   Fowler, N., Wagner-Bartak, N., Feng, L., Romaguera, J., Neelapu, S. S., et al.   (2013). Oral lenalidomide with rituximab in relapsed or refractory diffuse   large cell, follicular and transformed lymphoma: a phase II clinical trial.   Leukemia. Nature Publishing Group (2013;27(9):1902–9).