Overview of Dr. Smadi
Board certified pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Orlando. Special interests are Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Endoscopic Ultrasonography.
Office
60 W Gore St
Orlando, FL 32806Fax+1 321-841-2170
Education & Training
- University of MontrealTraining, EUS, 2020 - 2020
- University of FloridaFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2015
- Ascension St John HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
- Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
- SD State Medical License 2008 - 2014
- MI State Medical License 2005 - 2009
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- US Patent 11723631 United States Patent, 2023
- Presidential Award American College of Gastroenterology, 2023
- Outstanding Poster Presenter award American College of Gastroenterology, 2023
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Clinical Trials
- A Study of AK002 in Patients With Eosinophilic Gastritis and/or Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis Start of enrollment: 2018 Jul 18
- Topical Budesonide Treatment for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Start of enrollment: 2009 Oct 01
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CC-93538 in Adult and Adolescent Participants With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Start of enrollment: 2021 Feb 22
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Monitoring pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis disease activity using an unsedated blind esophageal brushing model: A pilot study.Jessina Thomas, Chirajyoti Deb, Khaled Bittar, Jeffrey Bornstein, Devendra Mehta
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2024-04-01 - Addressing diagnostic dilemmas in eosinophilic esophagitis using esophageal epithelial eosinophil-derived neurotoxin.Jessina Thomas, Puanani Hopson, Chirajyoti Deb, Jeffrey Bornstein, Devendra Mehta
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2024-02-01 - Office-based sedation-free transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy with biopsies using single-use gastroscopes: A pediatric single-center experience.Yamen Smadi, Jessina Thomas, Khaled Bittar, Hannah Norton, Joel A Friedlander
JPGN Reports. 2024-02-01
Journal Articles
- Outcome of Biofeedback in the Treatment of Intractable Constipation in Children with Dyssynergic DefecationVijay M, Jeffrey A B, Devendra I M, Shaista S S, Yamen S, Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 9/17/2021
- Retrospective Analysis of Exocrine Pancreatic Enzymes in Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and MalnutritionPuanani Hopson, Patricia Subnaik, Karoly Horvath, and Yamen Smadi4, Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 6/4/2021
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- A RARE HEPATIC TUMOR IN AN INFANT WITH PERSISTENT EMESISFernandez, J; Smadi, Y, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) annual meeting, Nashville, TN, 11/2021
- IDIOPATHIC PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHY MANAGED WITH INTRAMUSCULAR OCTREOTIDEFernandez, J; Smadi, Y, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) annual meeting, Nashville, TN, 11/2021
- IDENTIFYING MAST CELLS IN IBS PATIENTSRizvi, S; Oriala, C; Irastorza, L; Li, Shuan; Smadi, Y, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) annual meeting, Nashville, TN, 11/2021
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Lectures
- Does eosinophil derived neurotoxin predict responsiveness to treatment with proton pump inhibitor in children and young adults with eosinophilic esophagitis?6th World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition –Copenhagen, Denmark - 2020
- Pilot Study of Eosinophilic Biomarker Measured in Rectal Swabs in the Diagnosis of Allergic ProctitisDigestive Disease Week annual meeting, San Diego, CA - 5/2019
- Blind Esophageal Brushing is Safe and Accurate for Monitoring Inflammation in Children with Eosinophilic EsophagitisDigestive Disease Week annual meeting, Chicago, IL - 5/2017
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Press Mentions
- Brush Sampling Technique for EoE May Reduce Repeat EndoscopiesNovember 11th, 2021
- 2021 Finest DoctorsNovember 10th, 2022
- Pediatric Gastroenterology Research Project Receives AwardNovember 10th, 2022
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Grant Support
- Evoendo gastroscopes in celiac diseaseEvoEndo2023–2024
Committees
- Member, NASPGHAN Pancreas committee 2023 - Present
- Chair, Scholarship Oversight Committee, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, Orlando Health 2022 - Present
- member, EUS-SIG (Endoscopy Ultrasonography- Special Interest Group), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 2021 - Present
- member, EGID-SIG (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders-Special Interest Group), North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2020 - Present
- member, Endoscopy Committe, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2019 - 2021
Research History
- Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando HealthEosinophilic Esophagitis Research2015 - 2025
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Arabic
Industry Relationships
- Speaker, Regeneron2023 - Present
- Consultant, EvoEndo2022 - Present
- Speaker, Sanofi2022 - Present
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
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