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Venkata Akshintala, MD, Gastroenterology, Baltimore, MD

VenkataSandeepAkshintalaMD

Gastroenterology Baltimore, MD

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Pancreas Disease

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    4940 Eastern Avenue
    A Building, Level 03 North
    Baltimore, MD 21224
    Phone+1 410-933-7495
    Fax+1 410-550-3058

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Advanced Endoscopy, 2019 - 2021
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2016 - 2019
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2016
  • Andhra Medical College NTR
    Andhra Medical College NTRClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License Active through 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License Active through 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Governor�s award for excellence in clinical research World Congress of Gastroenterology, American College of Gastroenterology, 2017
  • Best of DDW, "Effectiveness of cholecystectomy to prevent recurrent acute biliary pancreatitis" 2015
  • Endoscopic Research Award American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Gut microbiome in pancreatic disease  
    Akshintala VS, Talukdar R, Singh VK, Goggins M, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatolology, 1/22/2018
  • Efficacy of Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication vs Transoral IncisionlessFundoplication or Proton Pump Inhibitors in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Misl...  
    Abu Dayyeh B, Murad MH, Bazerbachi F, Buttar NS, Akshintala V, Canto MI, Chang KJ, Gastroenterology, 1/6/2018
  • Uncomplicated Acute Pancreatitis: Evidenced Based Management Decisions  
    Akshintala VS, Kamal A, Singh VK, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, 1/1/2018
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Fr pancreatic duct stents are superior to 3 Fr pancreatic duct stents for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis in high-risk patients: A systematic review and netwo...
    Afghani E., Akshintala V.S., Khashab M., Hutfless S., Kim K., Lennon A.M., Kalloo A.N., Singh V.K., Digestive Diseases Week (DDW); Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2013
  • A novel viscous dissecting gel is safe, simple and rapid for endoscopic sub mucosal dissection: A prospective, randomized controlled trial
    Saxena P., Chavez Y.H., Valeshabad A.K., Akshintala V.S., Simons B.W., Singh V.K., Zhang M., Zhang F., Shin E.J., Gabrielson K., Lennon A.M., Peng J.,Okolo P.I., Canto..., Digestive Diseases Week (DDW); Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2013
  • International multicenter experience with over-the-scope clipping device for endoscopic management of gastrointestinal defects in 188 patients
    Chavez Y.H., Kratt T., K. Law J., Arezzo A., Sharaiha R.Z., Poley J.W., Kahaleh M., Thompson C.C., Ryan M.B., Choksi N., Elmunzer B.J., Gosain S., GoldbergE.M., Modayi..., Digestive Diseases Week (DDW); Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Management of Acute Pancreatitis and its Complications 
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2018
  • Research Opportunities: What it is like overseas 
    Mumbai, India - 1/1/2018
  • Overseas Opportunity: Avenues and Requirements 
    Mumbai, India - 1/1/2018
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Press Mentions

  • Rectal Diclofenac Likely Comparable to Rectal Indomethacin for Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
    Rectal Diclofenac Likely Comparable to Rectal Indomethacin for Post-ERCP PancreatitisJuly 20th, 2021
  • Rectal Diclofenac Likely Comparable to Rectal Indomethacin for Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
    Rectal Diclofenac Likely Comparable to Rectal Indomethacin for Post-ERCP PancreatitisJuly 22nd, 2021
  • Radiation Exposure to Patients Undergoing Conventional and Novel Endoscopy Procedures
    Radiation Exposure to Patients Undergoing Conventional and Novel Endoscopy ProceduresMarch 15th, 2024

Committees

  • Chair, Communications - Collaborative Alliance of Pancreas Education and Research 2017 - Present