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Michel Kahaleh, MD, Gastroenterology, Jackson, MS

MichelKahalehMDAGAF, FACG, FASGE

Gastroenterology Jackson, MS

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Pancreas Disease

Clinical Director of Gastroenterology, Chief of Endoscopy and Director Pancreas Program

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  • Office

    1200 N State St
    Ste 270
    Jackson, MS 39202
    Phone+1 601-714-6470
    Fax+1 601-714-6471

Summary

  • I am a board certified gastroenterologist in both Europe and the United States. I have a vested interest in advanced endoscopy with particular interest in ERCP, therapeutic EUS, Endoscopic resection and Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM). I dedicated my career to patients care, clinical research and teaching locally and internationally. My aim is redefine and improve minimally invasive procedures.
    I speak French, Spanish and Arabic.
  • Dr. Michel Kahaleh: Ablation Therapy for Biliary Cancer

    Dr. Kahaleh has run a very insightful registry for Cholangiocarcinoma. See what he has to say about his research and treatment of this indication during DDW

    POEM at Hospital Juárez, Mexico City

    10/22/2016 Dr. Kahaleh performs a POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) as treatment for achalasia, followed by Q&A.

    POEM, Una Técnica Novedosa, Dr. Michel Kahaleh

    www.aced.org.co 4 Abril 2014 X Curso Internacional de Endoscopia Digestiva

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Universite Libre de Bruxelles Faculty of Medicine
    Universite Libre de Bruxelles Faculty of MedicineClass of 1994
  • University of Brussels
    University of BrusselsM.S., Cum Laude, 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
  • Honorary Member Venezuelan Society of Gastroenterology, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Efficacy of the Cardiac Septal Occluder in the Treatment of Post-Bariatric Surgery Leaks and Fistulas  
    Pichamol Jirapinyo, Andres Gelrud, Michel Kahaleh, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Three-way Comparative Study of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Transmural Gallbladder Drainage Using Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents Versus Endoscopic Transpapillary Drainage...  
    Ali Siddiqui, Rastislav Kunda , Amy Tyberg, Mustafa A Arain, Arish Noor 1 , Tayebah Mumtaz 1 , Usama Iqbal 1 , David E Loren,Thomas E Kowalski,Douglas G Adler 5 , ..., Surgical Endoscopy, 9/20/2018
  • We Retrospectively Collected High-Risk Surgical Patients from Six Centers with Acute Cholecystitis Who Underwent Gallbladder Drainage by EGBD, TP, or PTGBD. Data Inclu...  
    Mustafa A. Arain, Michel Kahaleh, Douglas G. Adler, Eric M. Christiansen, Amy Tyberg, Thomas E. Kowalski, Usama Iqbal, David E. Loren, Surgical Endoscopy
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Sharaiha, Reem Z. ; Tyberg, Amy ; Desai, Amit P. ; Benias, Petros C. ; Kumbhari, Vivek; DiMaio, Christopher J. ; Sejpal, Divyesh V. ; Sethi, Amrita ; Ho, Sammy ; Tieu,..., Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2015
  • Tyberg, Amy ; Kedia, Prashant ; Weaver, Kristen R. ; Gaidhane, Monica ; Sharaiha, Reem Z. ; Kahaleh, Michel, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2015
  • Tyberg, Amy ; Sharaiha, Reem Z. ; Gaidhane, Monica ; Kahaleh, Michel, Digestive Diseases Week, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

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    New York, NY - 1/30/2015
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    La Policia Hospital, Bogota, Colombia - 1/29/2015
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    La Policia Hospital, Bogota, Colombia - 1/29/2015
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Authored Content

  • Efficacy of the Cardiac Septal Occluder in the Treatment of Post-Bariatric Surgery Leaks and FistulasDecember 2018
  • Tu1193 OUTCOMES OF FULL THICKNESS RESECTION DURING PER-ORAL ENDOSCOPIC MYOTOMY IN ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA: FIRST RESULTS FROM ECUADORMay 2018
  • Tu1193 OUTCOMES OF FULL THICKNESS RESECTION DURING PER-ORAL ENDOSCOPIC MYOTOMY IN ESOPHAGEAL ACHALASIA: FIRST RESULTS FROM ECUADORMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • 5 Gastroenterology Trends to Know & 4 Other Must-Read Articles
    5 Gastroenterology Trends to Know & 4 Other Must-Read ArticlesFebruary 10th, 2020
  • Why Advanced Endoscopy Is a Good Fit for Your Center
    Why Advanced Endoscopy Is a Good Fit for Your CenterJanuary 30th, 2020
  • 3 Leaders in Gastroenterology to Know This Week
    3 Leaders in Gastroenterology to Know This WeekJanuary 10th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French, Arabic, Dutch