Nikhil A Kumta MD MS
Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Pancreas Disease, Bariatric Medicine
Chief of Endoscopy, Associate Professor of Medicine
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Summary
- Dr. Nikhil Kumta is a gastroenterologist based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in advanced endoscopic intervention, biliary tract disease, pancreas disease, and bariatric medicine. He completed his medical education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, followed by a residency and fellowship in gastroenterology at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Kumta also holds a master's degree in patient-oriented research from Columbia University. He previously served as the System Director for Interventional Endoscopy at Mount Sinai. He is currently the Chief of Endoscopy and an Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU. He has numerous publications in prominent journals, focusing on endoscopic techniques and gastrointestinal conditions.
Education & Training
New York-Presbyterian HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2015 - 2016
Columbia Mailman School of Public HealthMS, Masters in Patient Oriented Research, 2014 - 2016- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2015
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2010 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Endoscopic closure devices (with videos).Mark Hanscom, Jorge V Obando, Kumar Krishnan, Amit Bhatt, Juan Carlos Bucobo
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2026-03-01 - High Rates of Defect Closure After Resection of Large Nonpedunculated Colorectal Lesions Using a Through-The-Scope Clip With Anchor Prongs.Daniel von Renteln, Douglas K Rex, Heiko Pohl, Nikhil A Kumta, Shannon Chan
United European Gastroenterology Journal. 2026-02-01 - Through-the-scope clip with anchor prongs for defect closure following myotomy, resection, anti-reflux mucosectomy, fistula management, or bleeding.Jeffrey D Mosko, Mohammad Al-Haddad, Heiko Pohl, Nikhil A Kumta, Shannon Melissa Chan
Endoscopy International Open. 2026-01-01
Journal Articles
- Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies: Another Tool for the Management of Diabetes and ObesityNikhil Kumta, MD, Journal of Diabetes
Press Mentions
Innovative Leader in Interventional Endoscopy Joins NYU Langone HealthOctober 4th, 2024
Minimally Invasive Procedure Helped Patients Lose 20 Percent of Their Body WeightMay 9th, 2019- 6 Nonsurgical Treatments for GallstonesJanuary 4th, 2024
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