Syed M.A. Fehmi MD M.Sc, FASGE
Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Pancreas Disease
Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego - - Program Director Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
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9300 Campus Point DrUcsd Thornton HospitalLa Jolla, CA 92037
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Summary
- Dr. Syed Fehmi is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UC San Diego Medical Center – Hillcrest and VA San Diego Healthcare System. He received his medical degree from Aga Khan Medical College and has been in practice 18 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi and Urdu. He specializes in advanced endoscopic interventional, biliary tract disease, gastrointestinal cancer, and pancreas disease and is experienced in general gastroenterology, hepatic cirrhosis, interventional gastroenterology, biliary tract disease, and esophageal cancer.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2005 - 2008
University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
Aga Khan Medical CollegeClass of 1999
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Advanced Endoscopy
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2009 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2008 - 2010
MI State Medical License 2005 - 2009
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor (Gastroenterology) San Diego County Medical Society, 2017-2022
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2015, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Weight Gain Following Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia Is Associated With Post-Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.Khanh Hoang Nicholas Le, Eric E Low, Syed Abbas Fehmi, Rena Yadlapati
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2026-09-01 - Guide to endoscope selection for peroral endoscopic myotomy procedures.Mark Kowalczyk, Robert Bechara, Fady Youssef, Rena Yadlapati, Syed Abbas Fehmi
Videogie. 2026-05-01 - 3 citationsThe Bethesda ERCP Skills Assessment Tool (BESAT) can reliably differentiate endoscopists of different experience levels.Kevin Liu, B Joseph Elmunzer, Sachin Wani, Tiffany Taft, Catharine M Walsh
Endoscopy International Open. 2024-02-01
Authored Content
- Tu1062 UNACCOMPANIED RIDESHARE AFTER PROPOFOL SEDATION: AN “UBER” SOLUTION TO NEEDING A “LYFT” AFTER ENDOSCOPY?May 2018
- Tu1062 UNACCOMPANIED RIDESHARE AFTER PROPOFOL SEDATION: AN “UBER” SOLUTION TO NEEDING A “LYFT” AFTER ENDOSCOPY?May 2018
Committees
- Standard of Practice, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Annual Scientific Program Committee, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Hindi, Urdu
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