Curriculum Vitae
Biographical
NAME: Michael K. Sanders
Birth Date: April 9, 1970
Birth Place: Birmingham, AL
Citizenship: U.S.A
Business Address:
101 Memorial Hospital Drive
Suite 200
Mobile, AL 36608
Business Phone: 251-414-5900
Business Fax: 251-281-1154
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Education and Training
Undergraduate:
1988-1992
Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL, B.S., Biology
Graduate:
1993-1998
1995-1996
University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL, M.D.
HHMI-NIH Research Scholar, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD
Postgraduate:
1998-1999
Internship, Internal Medicine. University of Alabama Hospitals (UAB), Birmingham, AL
1999-2001
Residency, Internal Medicine. University of Alabama Hospitals (UAB), Birmingham, AL
2001-2004
Gastroenterology Fellowship, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
2004-2005
EUS Fellowship, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
2005-2006
ERCP Fellowship, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
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Appointments and Positions
Academic:
2004-2005
Instructor of Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Oregon Health & Science University
2006-2011
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
University of Pittsburgh
2007-2011
Associate Director of EUS Program
Liver and Pancreas Institute
University of Pittsburgh
2009-2011
Chief of Therapeutic Endoscopy
Director, Advanced Endoscopic Training
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
University of Pittsburgh
Private Practice:
2011-Present Attending Gastroenterologist
Internal Medicine Center, LLC
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
Certification and Licensure
Specialty Certification:
Internal Medicine
2001-2011
Diplomate # 205802
Gastroenterology
2004-2014
Diplomate # 205802
1999-present
2001-2006
2004-2005
2006-2012
(exp 12/31/13)
(exp 04/30/06)
(exp 12/31/05)
(exp 12/31/12)
Medical Licensure:
AL
VA
OR
PA
(00022933)
(0101230722)
(MD25343)
(MD429243)
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Memberships in Professional and Scientific Societies:
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
American Society Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
1992
2002
2006
2007
Honors and Awards:
Ruth Hanson Pre-Med Scholarship
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society
National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Scholar, Paris, France
Howard Hughes Medical Institute-National Institutes of Health Research Scholar
National Science Foundation, Summer Institute in Japan Research Scholar
C. Glenn Cobbs Award, UAB Medical Center
AGA/Wyeth Pharmaceutical Resident and Fellows Reporter’s Program
CCFA Research Fellowship Award
AGA Academic Skills Workshop, Phoenix, AZ
Faculty Teaching Award, Excellence in Teaching GI Fellows, University of Pittsburgh
Best Doctors in America (selected by peers)
America’s Top Gastroenterologist (Consumer’s Research Council of America)
Invited Speaker, 2011 Nanjing EUS, ESD, ERCP Internatl Symposium, Nanjing, China
Invited Speaker, 2011 Beijing Tiantan Hospital, GI Symposium, Beijing, China
Best Doctors in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Magazine
Invited Speaker, 2013, 3rd Nanjing ERCP, EUS, ESD Internatl Symposium,
And 1st Summit Forum on Combined LaparoscopicEndoscopic Technique, Nanjing, China
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1990
1991
1992
1995
1997
1998
2002
2003-2004
2005
2007
2009-2013
2009-2013
2011
2011
2012
2013
Publications
Refereed Articles:
1. Sanders, M, Mathews B, Sutherland D, Soong W, Giles H, Pezzementi L. Biomedical and molecular
characterization of acetycholinesterase from the hagfish Myxine glutinosa. Comp. Biochem. Physiol.
1996;115B:97-109.
2. Sutherland D, McClellan S, Milner D, Soong W, Axon N, Sanders M, Hester A, Kao YH, Poczatek
T, Routt S, Contractor A, Pezzementi L. Identification of two cholinesterase activities and genes in
amphioxous. Journal of Experimental Zoology. 1996;277:213-229.
3.Abrams G, Sanders M, Fallon M. Utility of Pulse Oximetry in the Detection of Arterial Hypoxemia
in Liver Transplant Candidates. Liver Transplantation. 2002;8:391-96.
4. Ryan KA, Smith MF, Sanders MK, Ernst PE. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species differentially
regulate TLR4- mediated activation of NF-B and IL-8 expression. Infection and Immunity.
2004;72:2123-2130
5. Eswaran S, Sanders M, Bernadino PK, Lawrence C, Ansari A, Stefan A, Mattia, Howell DA.
Success and Complications of Endoscopic Removal of Giant Duodenal and Ampullary Polyps: A
Comparative Series. Gastrointest Endosc 2006;64: 925-932.
6. Sanders M, McGrath K. Endoscopic ultrasound in the patient with difficult anatomy. Tech
Gastrointest Endosc. 2007;9(2):84-89.
7. Nasr J, Sanders M, Fasanella K, Khalid A, McGrath K. Lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas: an
EUS case series. Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:170-173.
8. Sanders MK, Malick J, Fasanella KE, Watson AR. Endoscopic closure of iatrogenic duodenal
perforation during EUS in a patient with unusual anatomy. Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:802-804.
9. Fasanella KE, McGrath KM, Sanders M, Brody D, Domsic R, Khalid A. Pancreatic endocrine tumor
EUS-guided FNA DNA microsatellite loss and mortality. Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69:1074-1080.
10. Raina A, Yadav D, Krasinskas AM, McGrath KM, Khalid A, Sanders M, Whitcomb DC, Slivka A.
Evaluation and Management of Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Experience at a large U.S. center. Am J
Gastroenterol 2009;104:2295-2306.
11. Loew BJ, Howell DA, Sanders MK, Desilets DJ, Kortan PP, May GR, Shah RJ, Chen YK, Parsons
WG, Hawes RH, Cotton PB, Slivka AA, Ahmad J, Lehman GA, Sherman S, Neuhaus H, and
Schumacher BM. Comparative performance of uncoated, self-expanding metal biliary stents of different
designs in 2 diameters: final results of an international, multicenter, randomized controlled trial.
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70:445-453.
12. Bao P, Potter D, Young J, Eisenberg DP, Lee K , Zeh HJ, Sanders MK, Hughes SJ, Moser AJ.
Validation of a predictive algorithm to maximize curative resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. HPB
2009;11:606-11.
13. Papachristou GI, Muddana V, Yadav D, O’Connell M, Sanders MK, Slivka A, Whitcomb DC.
Comparison of BISAP, Ranson’s, APACHE-II, and CTSI scores in predicting organ failure,
complications and mortality in acute pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol 2010;105;435-41.
14. Sanders MK, Moser AJ, Khalid A, Fasanella KE, Zeh H, Burton S, McGrath K. EUS-guided
fiducial placement for stereotactic body radiotherapy (Cyberknife) in locally advanced and recurrent
pancreatic cancer. Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:1178-1184.
15. Cooper ST, Malick J, McGrath K, Slivka A, Sanders MK. EUS-guided rendezvous for treatment of
pancreaticopleural fistula in a patient with chronic pancreatitis and pancreas pseudodivisum.
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:652-54.
16. Meier C, Moser AJ, Sanders MK. Fatal venous air embolism during upper endoscopy in patient
with percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography catheter. Endoscopy 2010;42 Suppl 2:E111.
17. Raval JS, Zeh H, Moser AJ, Lee K, Sanders M, Navina S, Kuan SF, Krasinskas AM. Pancreatic
lymphoepithelial cysts express CEA and contain mucous cells: Potential pitfalls in the preoperative
diagnosis. Mod Path 2010;11:1467-76.
18. Fasanella KE, Krasinskas A, Schoedel KE, Sasatomi E, Slivka A, Whitcomb DC, Sanders M, Nodit
L, Taab S, McGrath KM, Ohori NP, Khalid A. DNA mutational differences in cytological specimens
from pancreatic cancer and cholangiocarcinoma. Pancreatology 2010;10:429-33.
19. Wright ER, Bakis G, Srinivasan R, Raju R, Vittal H, Sanders MK, Bernadino K, Stefan A, Blaszyk
H, Howell DA. Intraprocedural tissue diagnosis during ERCP employing a new cytology preparation of
forceps biopsy (Smash Protocol). Amer J Gastroenterol 2010;106:294-299.
20. Papachristou GI, Abu-Elmagd KM, Bond G, Costa G, Mazariegos GV, Sanders MK, Slivka A.
Pancreaticobiliary complications after composite visceral transplantation: incidence, risk and
management strategies. Gastrointest Endosc 2011;73:1165-73.
21.Holinga J, Khalid A, Fasanella K, Sanders M, Davison J, McGrath K. Metastatic risk of diminutive
rectal carcinoid tumors: a need for surveillance rectal ultrasound? Gastrointest Endosc 2012;75:913-16.
22. Aoun, E, Slivka A, Sanders MK. Cholangiocarcinoma arising in Type IV choledochal cyst in a
patient with pancreaticobiliary maljunction: case presentation and review of the literature. Practical
Gastroenterology, 2012;
23. Clarke B, Slivka A, Tomizawa Y, Sanders M, Papachristou GI, Whitcomb DC, Yadav D.
Endoscopic therapy is effective for patients with chronic pancreatitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol
2012;10:795-802.
Other Publications:
1. Pezzementi, L, Sanders, M, Jenkins, T, Holliman D, Toutant, JP, Bradley R. Structure and function
of cholinesterase from amphioxous. In, Cholinesterase: structure, function, mechanism, genetics, and
cell biology (Massoulie, J., Bacou, F., Barnard, E., Chatonnet, A., Doctor, B., Quinn, D., eds.).
American Chemical Society: Washington, D.C., 1991;24-31.
2. Pezzementi L, Sutherland D, Sanders M, Soong W, Milner D, McClellan S, Sapp M, Coblentz W,
Rulewicz G, Merritt S. Structure and function of cholinesterases from agnathans and cephalochordates:
implications for the evolution of the cholinesterases. In Structure and Function of Cholinesterases and
Related Proteins, (B.P. Doctor, P. Taylor, D.M. Quinn, R.L. Rotundo, and M.K. Gentry, eds), Plenum
Press. New York, 1998;pp105-110.
3. Sanders MK, Peura DA. Review of Helicobacter pylori Associated Diseases. Current
Gastroenterology Reports, 2002;4:448-454.
4. Sanders MK. Bezoars: From Mystical Charms to Medical and Nutritional Management. Practical
Gastroenterology. 2004;28: 37-50.
5. Sanders MK, Faigel DO. Training and Simulators. Endosonography (Robert H. Hawes and Paul
Fockens, eds), Elsevier Inc. 2006; pp 35-42.
6. Sanders M, Papachristou GI, McGrath KM, Slivka A. Endoscopic Palliation of Pancreatic Cancer.
Gastroenterol Clin N Am 2007;36:455-476.
7. Sanders MK. Endoscopic management of complications from laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
UpToDate 2008-2011.
8. Fasanella KE, Sanders MK. Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound. UpToDate 2009-2011.
9. Sanders MK, Malick J, Fasanella KE, Watson AR. Response to Letter to Editor on Closure of an
iatrogenic rectal perforation by using the endoloop/clips technique. Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70:406.
10. Cooper ST, Sanders MK. Radial Endoscopic Ultrasound. Endoscopic Ultrasound, Clinical
Gastroenterology (Vanessa M. Shami and Michel Kahaleh eds), Humana Press, 2010; pp 63-90.
11. Sanders MK, Faigel DO. Training and Simulators. Endosonography (Second Edition) (RH. Hawes
and P. Fockens, eds, S. Varadarajulu Assoc. ed ), Elsevier Inc. 2010; pp 22-28.
Abstracts:
1. Pezzementi, L., Sanders, M., Jenkins, T., Toutant, JP and Bradley, R. Structure and Function of
cholinesterase from amphioxous. Third International Meeting on Cholinesterases. P5 (1990).
2. Sutherland, D. and Sanders, M. Characterization of cholinesterase from amphioxus. Sixth Natl.
Conf. Undergrad. Res. 937 (1992).
3. Soong, W., Sutherland, D., Sanders, M., and Giles, H. Molecular probing of the origins of
cholinesterase duality. Seventh Natl. Conf. Undergrad. Res., P3-05-07 (1993).
4. Pezzementi, L., Soong, W., Sutherland, D., Sanders, M., and Giles, H. Molecular probing of the
evolutionary origins of the cholinesterase duality. Abstr. J. Neurochem. 61 (suppl), S146D (1993).
5. Pezzementi, L., Soong, W., Sutherland, D., Sanders, M., and Giles, H. Evolutionary origins of
cholinesterase duality in the vertebrates. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 19, 378.12 (1993).
6. Pezzementi, L., Sanders, M., Miller, M., Glaese, K., and Shannon, L. Identification of globular and
asymmetric forms of an intermediate cholinesterase in amphioxus: implications for the evolution of the
cholinesterase in the vertebrates. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 20,409.10 (1994).
7. Mathews, B., Sanders, M., Soong, W., Sutherland, D., and Giles, H. Characterization of
acetylcholinesterase from the hagfish. Tenth Natl. Conf. Undergrad. Res. 280. 1996.
8. McClellan, S., Gaines, I., Axon, N., Sutherland, D., Sanders, M. Molecular analysis of
cholinesterase in amphioxus. Tenth Natl. Conf. Undergrad. Res., 282. 1996.
9. Sanders, M., Hassanzedah, S., Lin, H., Dalakas, M., and Epstein, N. Detection of Mutations in the
Mitochondrial Genome of Patients with Inclusion Body Myositis. HHMI-NIH Research Scholars
Program. Scientific Presentations. Abstr. C2. P23 (1996).
10. Sanders, M., Hassanzedah, S., Lin, H., Dalakas, M., and Epstein, N. Detection of Mutations in the
Mitochondrial Genome from Muscle and Lymphocytes of Patients with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM).
49th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. P02. 102 (1997).
11. Pezzementi, L., Sutherland, D., Sanders, M., Soong, W., Milner, D., McClellan, S., Sapp, M.,
Coblentz, W., Rulecwicz, G., and Merritt, S. Pharmacological and molecular analysis of cholinesterases
from agnathans and cephalochordates: implications for the evolution of resistance to cholinesterase
inhibitors. The Sixth International Meeting on Cholinesterases: Programs and Abstracts, 17. 1998.
12. Pezzementi, L., Sutherland, D., Sanders, M., Soong, W., Milner, D., McClellan, S., Sapp, M.,
Coblentz, W., Rulecwicz, G., and Merritt, S. 1998. Structure and function of cholinesterases from
agnathans and cephalochordates: implications for the evolution of cholinesterases. The Sixth
International Meeting on Cholinesterases: Programs and Abstracts, 5.
13. Sanders, M., Smith, M., Wiley, E., Sharma, S., Crowe, S. E., Cominelli, F., Sugawara, M.,
McDuffie, M., and Ernst, P. Macrophages Derived from the Ileitis-Prone SAMP1/YitFc Mice Respond
to LPS with Normal Levels of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production That Is Inhibited by IL-10. ASGE
8th Annual Young Investigators’ Conference, Phoenix, AZ. 2003. (oral presentation)
14. Ryan KA, Sanders MK, Smith MF, Ernst PB. Toll-Like Receptor 4 mediated Macrophage
Activation is Reox-Sensitive. AGA Distinguished Abstract Plenary Session, Digestive Disease Week,
New Orleans, LA. 2004.
15. Sanders MK, Powell SM, Friel CM, Abdrabbo MK. An Unusual Case of Upper Gastrointestinal
Bleeding in a Patient with Wegener’s Granulomatosis. 12th Annual Duke/UNC Gastroenterology
Fellows’ Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC. 2004.
16. Behm BW, Powell SM, Friel CM, Abdrabbo K, and Sanders MK. An Unusual Case of Upper
Gastrointestinal Bleeding. ACG National Fellow’s Forum 2004, Litchfield, AZ.
17. Sanders MK, Davila RE, Faigel DO. CEA to Amylase Ratio for the Diagnosis of Malignant and
Premalignant Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas. Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61:AB299.
18. Howell DA, Eswaran SL, Loew BJ, Sanders MK, Erkkinen JF, et al. Use of Hemostatic Clips in
Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy in the Setting of Coumadin Anticoagulation Therapy. Gastrointest
Endosc 2006;63:AB19.
19. Eswaran SL, Howell DA, Sanders MK, Loew BJ, et al. Factors Predicting Uncomfortable
Colonoscopy: Pre-Procedure Selection Criteria for Sedation. Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:AB210
20. Sanders MK, Howell DA, Loew BJ, Bernadino KP. Variable Stiffness Therapeutic Duodenoscope
(VSTD): Is it Useful? Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:AB231.
21. Sanders MK, Howell DA, Bernadino KP, Stefan AM, et al. Expanded Tissue Sampling Protocol
Incorporating a New Forceps Biopsy Techniqu at ERCP Maximizes Diagnostic Sensitivity.
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:AB281.
22. Howell DA, Sanders MK, Bernadino KP, Lawrence C, et al. Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
of a New Nitinol Non-Foreshortening Self-Expanding Metal Stent (SEMS) for Malignant Biliary
Obstruction: An International Multi-Center Comparison in Two Diameters to Wallstent. Gastrointest
Endosc 2006;63:AB298.
23. Howell DA, Loew BJ, Vittal H, Sanders MK, et al. Endoscopic Closure of Chronic Cervical
Esophageal Fistulas: Initial Experience. Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:AB142.
24. Loew BJ, Howell DA, Vittal H, Sanders MK, et al. Enteral Stent Placement for Gastric Outlet
Obstruction: Are Outcomes Improved by Endoscopic Reintervention (ERI)? Gastrointest Endosc
2007;65:AB157.
25. Delenick MB, Vittal H, Howell DA, Sanders MK, et al. ERCP Management of the Pancreatic
Sphincter in SOD Type II Patients: Clinical Outcome of Staged Sphincterotomy. Gastrointest Endosc
2007;65:AB213.
26. Howell DA, Loew BJ, Vittal H, Sanders MK, et al. Immediate Tissue Diagnosis During ERCP
Using a New Simple Forceps Biopsy Cytologic Preparation: Technique, Yield and Outcome.
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:AB235.
27. Vittal H, Howell DA, Sanders MK, Desilets DJ, et al. Mechanisms of Occlusion of Uncoated SelfExpanding Metal Biliary Stents (SEMS): Final Results of a Multi-Center Comparative Study.
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:AB245.
28. Vittal H, Howell DA, Lawrence C, Sanders MK, et al. ERCP Evaluation and Treatment for
Pancreaticobiliary Complications Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PDE/Whipple’s Resection).
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:AB247.
29. Raju R, Howell DA, Delenick MB, Loew BJ, Hammond DP, Rao A, Sanders MK, and Vittal H.
Deep Cannulation of Intra-Divertiuclar Papilla at ERCP: Advanced Techniques and Results.
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:AB156.
30. Fasanella KE, McGrath K, Sanders MK, Brody D, Domsic RT, Khalid A. DNA Microsatellite
Loss in Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspirate from Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors is
Associated with Increased Mortality. Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:AB96.
31. Loew BJ, Howell DA, Raju R, Vittal H, Sanders MK, Bernadino K, Delenick MB, Rutstein LA,
Blaszyk H. ERCP Tissue Sampling of Cholangiocarcinoma Presenting with Biliary Obstruction Permits
Intra-Procedural Diagnosis and Results in High Positive Yield. Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:AB229AB230.
32. Howell DA, Raju R, Loew BJ, Desilets DJ, Kortan PP, May GR, Shah RJ, Chen YK, Parson W,
Hawes RH, Cotton P, Slivka A, Ahamad A, Sanders MK, Lehman GA, Sherman S, Neuhaus H,
Schumacher B. Comparative Performance of Uncoated Self Expanding Metal Biliary Stents (SEMS) of
Different Designs in Two Diameters: Final Patency Results of an International Multi-Center
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). Gastrointes Endosc 2008;67:AB93.
33. Sanders MK, Khalid A, Fasanella KE, Zeh H, Moser AJ, Burton SA, McGrath K. EUS-guided
Fiducial Placement for Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Pancreatic Cancer. Gastrointest Endosc
2008;67:AB201.
34. Nasr JY, Sanders MK, Fasanella KE, Khalid A, McGrath K. Lymphoepithelial Cysts of the
Pancreas: An EUS Case Series. Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:AB212.
35. Sanders MK, El Hajj I, Slivka A, Moser AJ, Zeh HJ, Srinivasan R, Delenick M, Rutstein LA,
Howell DA. Placement of Self-Expanding Metal Biliary Stents (SEMS) in Patients with Resectable
Pancreatic Cancer. Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69:AB266.
36. Fasanella KE, Krasinskas AM, Schoedel K, Sasatomi E, Meier CB, Slivka A, Sanders MK,
Whitcomb DC, Mcgrath K, Nodit L, Ohori NP, Khalid A. Pre-Operative Distinction Between Pancreatic
Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma Based on Mutational DNA Differences in Cytological Specimens.
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69:AB235.
37. Bao P, Potter D, Young J, Eisenberg DP, Lee K , Zeh HJ, Sanders MK, Hughes SJ, Moser AJ.
Validation of a predictive algorithm to maximize curative resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
AHPBA 2009 Annual Meeting, Miami, FL (President’s plenary Session).
38. Raina A, Yadav D, Krasinskas AM, McGrath K, Khalid A, Sanders MK, Whitcomb DC, Slivka A.
Evaluation and Management of Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Experience at a Large US Center. Gastro
2009;136:A-229.
39. Cooper ST and Sanders MK. Therapeutic EUS for the treatment of a pancreaticopleural fistula.
2009 ASGE Endoscopic Video Forum, Digestive Disease Week, Chicago IL.
40. Cooper ST, Sanders MK, Moser AJ. Preoperative EUS fine needle tattooing assisting in the
laparoscopic enucleationof pancreatic endocrine tumor. 2009 ASGE Learning Center Video; Digestive
Disease Week, Chicgo, IL.
41. Lo D, Slivka A, El Hajj I, Papachristou G, Sanders MK. LithoGold: A novel third generation
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripter for the management of pancreatic duct stones in symptomatic
chronic calcific pancreatitis. Amer J Gastroenterol 2009;109:S67.
42. El Hajj I, Cooper S, Lo D, Fasanella K, Khalid A, McGrath K, Sanders MK. Combined EUS and
ERCP in a Single Session is Safe and Effective for Treatment of Pancreaticobiliary Disorders. Amer J
Gastroenterol 2009;109:S92.
43. Mudddana V, Papachristou G, Yadav D, O’Connell M, Sanders M, Slivka A, Whitcomb D.
Comparison of BISAP, Ranson’s, APACHE-II and CTSI scores in predicting organ failure,
complications and mortality in acute pancreatitis. Amer J Gastroenterol 2009;109:S73.
44. Khalid A, Dewitt JM, Ohori NP, Fasanella KE, Sanders M, Mcgreevy KA, Brody D, Bauer K,
McGrath K, Nikiforova M. EUS-FNA and allelic loss analysis (LOH) in autoimmune pancreatitis and
pancreatic cancer: a multicenter study. Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:AB120.
45. Sanders MK, Aoun Elie, Slivka A, Papachristou GI, Moser AJ, Zeh H, Lewis J, Bakis G, Rutstein
LA, Howell DA. Uncovered self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) for jaundiced pancreatic cancer
patients are appropriate regardless of stage. Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:AB165.
46. Aoun E, Hashash JG, Moser AJ, Slivka A, Gelrud A, Papachristou GI, Sanders MK. Biliary
decompression during neoadjuvant chemoradiation for pancreatic cancer: plastic vs. metal stents.
Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:AB165.
47. Holinga J, Sanders MK, Fasanella KE, Khalid A, McGrath K. EUS-guided band ligation for autoamputation of superficial upper gastrointestinal tract lesions. Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:AB284.
48. Holinga J, Khalid A, Fasanella KE, Sanders MK, McGrath K. Metastatic risk of diminutive rectal
carcinoid tumors: a need for surveillance rectal ultrasound. Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:AB284-285.
49. Aoun E, McGrath K, Fasanella KE, Khalid A, Sanders MK. Initial evaluation of prototype forwardviewing therapeutic echoendoscope for both diagnostic and therapeutic EUS procedures. Gastrointest
Endosc 2010;71;AB288.
50. Sanders MK, Aoun E. Experience with a prototype forward-viewing curvilinear array therapeutic
echoendoscope for interventional EUS: a case series. Gastrointest Endosc 2010;71:AB102.
51. Aoun E, Sanders MK. Endoscopic management of iatrogenic peripancreatic abscess. Gastrointest
Endosc 2010;71:AB102.
52. Giusto D, Hartman DJ, Sanders MK, Slivka A, Krasinskas AM. Diagnostic efficacy of standard
ERCP and directed SpyBiteTM biopsies in patients with suspected bile duct strictures. Gastro
2010;138:S-512.
53. Aoun E, Gelrud A, Sanders MK. EUS-guided cholangiopancreatography with rendezvous
procedure for failed ERCP in pancreatic and biliary disorders. Amer J Gastroenterol 2010;105:S71.
54. Nawaz H, Chen YF, Khalid A, Sanders M, Moser J, Landsittel D, Papachristou G. Comparison of
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and computed tomography in assessing loco-regional lymph node
involvement, vascular invasion and respectability of pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis. Amer J
Gastroenterol 2010;105:S59.
55. Nawaz H, Yadav D, Sanders M, Slivka A, Papachristou G. Long-term success of endoscopic
management of smoldering pancreatitis (SP): a single tertiary center experience. Amer J Gastroenterol
2010;105:S59.
56. Shreyas S, Lo D, Saul M, Sanders M, Papachristou G, Yadav G. Validity of administrative data for
acute pancreatitis. Amer J Gastroenterol 2010;105:S62.
57. Scherer JR, Holinga J, Fasanella KE, Khalid A, Yadav D, Sanders M, McGrath K. Diminutive
duodenal carcinoids: Comparison of endoscopic resection and autoamputation with band ligation.
Gastrointest Endosc 2013;77:AB171.
Professional Activities:
Teaching and Invited Lectures:
1. What’s New in GI & Hepatology, Pittsburgh, PA
“Advances in Pancreaticobiliary Disease”
2. Medicine Grand Grand Rounds, UPMC Presbyterian
“Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Case presentation”
3. State of the Art Lectures for GI fellows, University of Pittsburgh
“ Indications and Complications of ERCP”
4. Morbidity & Mortality Conference, University of Pittsburgh
“ Endoscopic Closure of Iatrogenic Duodenal Perforation”
5. Minimally Invasive Approaches to Pancreatic Disease, Pittsburgh, PA
“ Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Pseudocyst”
6. Medicine Grand Rounds, Sewickley Heritage Valley Hospital, Sewickley, PA
“ Acute Pancreatitis”
7. Medicine Grand Rounds, UPMC Presbyterian
“ Interventional EUS”
8. Pancreasfest, Pittsburgh, PA
“ Patient with Homogenous Pancreatic Head Mass & Elevated IgG4”
9. ASGE Masters Series Course, ERCP Boot Camp, Oak Brook, IL
“ Pancreaticobiliary Strictures & Stenting”
10. Minimally Invasive Approaches to Pancreatic Disease, Pittsburgh, PA
“ Interventional EUS for Pancreatic Disorders”
11. What’s New in GI & Hepatology, Pittsburgh, PA
“ Patient with Pancreatic Mass and Elevated IgG4”
12. Outreach Lecture at Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, PA
“ Endoscopic Palliation for Pancreatic Cancer”
13. Morbidity and Mortality Conference, University of Pittsburgh
“ Complications from EUS-FNA”
14. Morbidity & Mortality Conference, University of Pittsburgh
“ Venous Air Embolism During Upper Endoscopy”
15. Small Group Discussion for Medical Students, University of Pittsburgh
“ Diagnosis and Management of Severe Acute Pancreatitis”
16. Pentax Advanced Fellows Video Award- Scott Cooper, M.D.
Video produced by advanced endoscopy fellow under my direction
“Therapeutic EUS for management of pancreaticopleural fistula”
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17. Pentax Advanced Fellows Video Award- Elie Aoun, M.D.
Video produced by senior GI fellow under my direction
“ Endoscopic Management of Iatrogenic Peripancreatic Abscess”
18. Pancreatic Cancer Symposium, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Pittsburgh, PA. “ Current Diagnostic Tools for Pancreatic Cancer”
19. Pancreasfest, University of Pittsburgh
“Advanced Endoscopy is Key to a Successful Multidisciplinary Team”
“A Patient with Recurrent Pancreatitis and a Cough”
20. GI Academy for Solvay Pharmaceutical Personnel, Pittsburgh, PA
“ Review of Imaging Studies for Pancreas: CT, MRI and EUS”
“ Case Presentation: An Unusual Case of Chronic Diarrhea”
21. Morbidity & Mortality Conference, University of Pittsburgh
“ Esophageal perforation during combined EUS/ERCP”
22. ASGE Interventional Endoscopy: Hands-On Training for GI Nurses and
Endocopy Technicians. Oakbrook, IL “ Endoscopic Complications”
23. ASGE ERCP Boot Camp for the GI Team, Oakbrook IL
“Basic Stone Techniques”
24. 2011 International Symposium on EUS, ESD, and ERCP, Nanjing China
“ SpyGlass: A Novel Technique for Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Cholangiopancreatoscopy”
25. Beijing Tiantan Hospital GI/Liver Symposium, Beijing, China
“SpyGlass: A Novel Technique for Diagnostic and Therapeutic
Cholangiopancreatoscopy”
26. Springhill Medical Center Nursing CME Conference
“Introduction to Endoscopic Ultrasound”
27. Springhill Medical Center Community Outreach Program
“Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention”
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2011
2011
2011
2012
Service:
1. Public Member and Outreach Committee, ASGE, committee member
2008-2011
2. Procedural Services Oversight Committee, UPMC, committee member
2009-2011
3. Reviewer- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2008-2010
4. Reviewer- Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
2009-2010
5. Reviewer- Digestive Diseases and Science
2009