- Investigator
- Bashar Qumseya
- Status
- Accepting Candidates
About me
Here at the University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, we constantly push the limit and our knowledge to provide minimally invasive procedures that can save patients’ lives. As an associate professor within our department, I treat patients for gastroesophageal reflux diseases, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal and gastrointestinal cancers, pancreas and biliary diseases, obesity and screening colonoscopy.
It all started in Palestine, were I was born and raised. After finishing high school with distinction, I came to Beloit College, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in biochemistry, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude with several awards. I attended medical school at St. George’s University, where I graduated with magna cum laude and was inducted into Iota Epsilon Alpha Medical Honor Society. I completed my residency in internal medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Thereafter, I completed two fellowships at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, one in gastroenterology and another in advanced endoscopy. I also obtained a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health.
In 2015, I was selected to be a member of the Standards of Practice Committee at the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). In 2020, I was selected at the Chair of this committee in charge of developing and publishing clinical practice guidelines, which set the standards for clinical practice in gastroenterology in the U.S. and throughout the world.
My research interests are focused on Barrett's esophagus, endoscopic management of acid reflux, transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), endoscopic management of obesity and systematic reviews. I have over 170 publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, clinical guidelines, book chapters and meeting abstracts that have been featured in high-impact medical journals and national news outlets.
When I’m not practicing at UF Health Shands Hospital, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, and playing guitar.
My locations
Active clinical trials
To determine the safety and efficacy of GIE Medical's ProTractX3™ TTS DCB for the treatment of recurrent benign bowel strictures.
- Investigator
- Bashar Qumseya
- Status
- Accepting Candidates
- Ages
- 22 Years - N/A
- Sexes
- All
My research
Top areas of exploration
- Barrett Esophagus , 21 publications
- Esophageal Neoplasms , 12 publications
- Adenocarcinoma , 8 publications
- Catheter Ablation , 6 publications
Research activity
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My areas of focus
— Dr. Bashar QumseyaTreat all patients like they are family members
Stories and news
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