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Nicholas Shaheen, MD, Gastroenterology, Chapel Hill, NC, University of North Carolina Hospitals

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Gastroenterology Chapel Hill, NC

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Esophagus Disease

Professor, Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Nicholas Shaheen is a gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, NC and is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospitals. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice 26 years. He specializes in advanced endoscopic interventional and esophagus disease and is experienced in general gastroenterology, pediatric gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux, interventional gastroenterology, and esophageal cancer.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1994 - 1997
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1991
  • Harvard U.
    Harvard U.AB, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1994 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Gastroenterology
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Prospective Multicenter Study Using a New Multiband Mucosectomy Device for Endoscopic Resection of Early Neoplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus  
    Nicholas J Shaheen, Cadman L Leggett, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Higher Rate of Barrett’s Detection in the First Year After Successful Endoscopic Therapy: Meta-Analysis  
    Prasad G Iyer, Kenneth K Wang, Nicholas J Shaheen, David A Katzka, Nature
  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection Is Associated with Reduced Risk of Barrett’s Esophagus: An Analysis of the Barrett’s and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Consortium  
    Douglas A Corley, Nicholas J Shaheen, Joel H Rubenstein, Nature

Lectures

  • Predicting Progression to Cancer – The Holy Grail 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/9/2018
  • Esophagus and Stomach 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/7/2018
  • Premalignant Lesions of the Esophagus 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/7/2018
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Authored Content

  • A Prospective Multicenter Study Using a New Multiband Mucosectomy Device for Endoscopic Resection of Early Neoplasia in Barrett’s EsophagusJuly 2018
  • Tu1147 LIQUID NITROGEN SPRAY CRYOTHERAPY FOR PALLIATION OF INVASIVE ESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA: RESULTS FROM A MULTICENTER U.S. REGISTRYMay 2018
  • Tu1147 LIQUID NITROGEN SPRAY CRYOTHERAPY FOR PALLIATION OF INVASIVE ESOPHAGEAL CARCINOMA: RESULTS FROM A MULTICENTER U.S. REGISTRYMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • Show 1316: Protecting Your Digestive Tract
    Show 1316: Protecting Your Digestive TractOctober 3rd, 2022
  • Show 1316: Protecting Your Digestive Tract
    Show 1316: Protecting Your Digestive TractSeptember 24th, 2022
  • ACG Updates Guidance for Diagnosis, Management of Barrett’s Esophagus
    ACG Updates Guidance for Diagnosis, Management of Barrett’s EsophagusApril 4th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Genetic Determinants Of Barrett'S Esophagus And Esophageal AdenocarcinomaNational Cancer Institute2011
  • Racial Disparity In Barrett'S EsophagusNational Cancer Institute2010–2011
  • The Perception Of Cancer Risk In Patients With Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
  • Perception Of Cancer Risk In Patients With Barrett'SNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006
  • Epidemiologic Case-Control Study Of Barrett'S EsophagusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005
  • Gene Prevalence Of The C282Y Mutation In Diabetic PTSNational Center For Research Resources2000

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations