
Omar S Khokhar MD
Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Pancreas Disease
Partner, Illinois GastroHealth
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1505 Eastland Drive, Suite 500Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone+1 309-665-4040
Fax+1 309-664-3350
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Summary
- Dr. Omar Khokhar is a gastroenterologist based in Bloomington, IL, with subspecialties in esophagus disease, gastrointestinal cancer, and pancreas disease. He completed his medical education at Rawalpindi Medical College and pursued further training in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital, respectively. Dr. Khokhar currently serves as Managing Partner at Illinois GastroHealth and has held various positions, including locum tenens roles and a clinical assistant professorship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. His clinical expertise includes general gastroenterology and specific conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, Crohn's disease, and hepatology. He has contributed to the field with multiple publications in gastroenterology-focused journals and holds fellowships from the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Physicians.
Education & Training
- MedStar Health Georgetown UniversityFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2007 - 2010
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at PeoriaResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007
- Rawalpindi Medical CollegeClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
- IN State Medical License 2023 - 2023
- DC State Medical License 2007 - 2010
- PA State Medical License 2009 - 2010
- VA State Medical License 2008 - 2010
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American College of Gastroenterology, 2014
- Fellow American College of Physicians, 2013
- Video Editing Scholarship Program for Advanced Fellows ASGE, 2009
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug-Induced Jejunal Ulcer Identified by Capsule Endoscopy.Salman B Syed, Ishaan Vohra, Sonu Dhillon, Omar S Khokhar
ACG Case Reports Journal. 2023-03-01 - 15 citationsDermatologists' awareness of and screening practices for hepatitis B virus infection before initiating tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor therapy.Jonathan G. Stine, Michael Bass, Dalia Ibrahim, Omar Khokhar, James H. Lewis
Southern Medical Journal. 2011-12-01 - 46 citationsHepatotoxicity of agents used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease.Omar S. Khokhar, James H. Lewis
Digestive Diseases. 2010-09-30
Journal Articles
- Dermatologists’ Awareness of and Screening Practices for Hepatitis B Virus Infection Before Initiating Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor TherapyStine JG, Bass M, Ibrahim D, Khokhar OS, Lewis JH, South Med J, 1/1/2011
- Prevention of hepatocellular carcinomaKhokhar N, Khokhar OS, RMJ, 1/1/2010
- Radiofrequency ablation: a reviewKhokhar OS, Al-Kawas F, Practical Gastroenterology, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Helicobacter heilmannii: A Rare Cause of Abdominal Pain.Niazi AK, Khokhar O, American College of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2014
- Daily Single-Dose Rifaximin for Prevention of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease.Qureshi MO, Ahmad S, Ahmad A, Shafqat F, Salih M, Khokhar O, Khokhar N, American College of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2014
- Colon Neuroganglionoma: A Rare Cause of Hematochezia.Niazi AK, Khokhar O, American College of Gastroenterology, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- Management of hepatocellular carcinoma. Invited SpeakerPakistan - 1/1/2010
- Diagnosis and Management of chronic hepatitis B.Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan - 1/1/2009
- Peptide YY – a review.Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Washington, DC - 1/1/2009
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Press Mentions
- How AI Is Advancing the GI SpaceMay 13th, 2025
- What Not to Say to Patients with Serious IllnessesApril 30th, 2025
- GI's Changing Regulatory LandscapeJanuary 15th, 2025
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