Dr. Motaz Hamzah Ashkar M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ SAINT LOUIS MO, 63110About
My clinical expertise is in general gastroenterology with primary niche in pancreatic disorders. Helping patients with complex pancreatic diseases is my far most priority and this starts by improving the public knowledge base and understanding of pancreatic diseases, which will improve precision and choice of treatment offered
Education and Training
King Abdul Aziz University MBBS 2006
Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Internal Medicine residency 2016
Washington University-St.Louis Gastroenterology fellowship 2019
Mayo clinic Pancreatology fellowship 2020
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor Washington University in Saint Louis - School of Medicine 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American pancreatic association
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
Areas of research
Dr. Ashkar major clinical research interests involve the diagnosis and management of pancreatitis with primary focus in drug-induced pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk populations.
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