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Office
500 University Dr
Hershey, PA 17033Phone+1 717-531-5901
Education & Training
University of RochesterFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2014 - 2017- University of RochesterResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
Cairo University School of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2018 - 2022
NY State Medical License 2013 - 2019- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsA critical role for erythropoietin on vagus nerve Schwann cells in intestinal motility.Prem Kumar Govindappa, Mosammat Begom, Yash Gupta, John C Elfar, Manmeet Rawat
BMC Biotechnology. 2023-05-01 - 6 citationsErythropoietin promotes functional recovery in a mouse model of postoperative ileus.Walaa Elfar, Anagha Gurjar, M A Hassan Talukder, Mark Noble, Carlo Di Lorenzo
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2021-02-01 - 26 citationsUpdate on pediatric gastroparesis: A review of the published literature and recommendations for future researchKatja Kovacic, Walaa Elfar, John M. Rosen, Desale Yacob, Jennifer Raynor
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2020-03-01
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