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Sumanth Daram, MD, Gastroenterology, Houston, TX, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

SumanthRDaramMDFACP

Gastroenterology Houston, TX

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Biliary Tract Disease, Pancreas Disease

Associate Professor of Medicine/Interventional Gastroenterology

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Summary

  • Dr. Daram obtained his medical school training from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India and completed his residency training at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He served as a Medical Director for the academic hospitalist program at Wheaton Franciscan-St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, WI prior to completing his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Mississippi in Jackson, MS. He then completed a fellowship in Pancreato-Biliary Disorders and Therapeutic Endoscopy at the Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.

    In addition to general endoscopic procedures, his endoscopic practice includes ERCP, EUS, Enteral Stenting, Device (Balloon) Assisted Enteroscopy EMR, and RFA/Ablative Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus. His clinical practice includes General GI, with special interest in Pancreato-biliary disorders and GI Oncology. His clinical research interests are in the field of endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic outcomes and web-based medical education and training including the use of videos in imparting endoscopic training.

    Dr. Daram has presented at various national and international meetings including the DDW. He is passionate about producing educational endoscopic videos and DVDs. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, in addition to scientific abstracts.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Advanced Endoscopy, 2012 - 2013
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2009 - 2012
  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • Osmania Medical College NTR UHS
    Osmania Medical College NTR UHSClass of 1998
  • Little Flower Junior College
    Little Flower Junior CollegeNo Degree, Certificate of the Board of Intermediate Education, 1990 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2003 - 2019
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2009 - 2013
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Practice Management Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  • Fellow American College of Physicians, 2007-2014
  • Top Reviewer Award Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE)/American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A tale of 2 capsules: retained capsule diagnosed by capsule endoscopy  
    Daram SR, Keswani RN, Komanduri S, Gastrointest Endosc, 7/25/2014
  • Obstructive jaundice in a child: usual presentation of an unusual tumor  
    Daram SR, Wadhwani N, Chou PC, Martin JA, Gastrointest Endosc, 5/9/2014
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers in Mississippi  
    Whatley Z, Daram SR, Yousuf S, Tang SJ, Southern Medical Journal, 4/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Esophageal Perforation: 10-Year Trends in Incidence and Outcomes (Poster Presentation)
    Daram SR, ACG (American College of Gastroenterology) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 10/1/2014
  • Verrucous Carcinoma of Esophagus: A diagnostic challenge (Poster Presentation)
    Daram SR, ACG (American College of Gastroenterology) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 10/1/2014
  • Can Gastric Stimulation in an Animal Model Effect Duodenal and Sphincter of Oddi Electrical Activity? A Pilot Study Utilizing Ancillary High Resolution Recordings (Pos...
    Daram SR, Digestive Diseases Week (DDW), San Diego, CA, 5/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Anorectal Bleeding: Evaluation and Management 
    Orlando, FL - 5/1/2013
  • Endoscopic Sphinctertome Strictureplasty for a Benign Esophageal Stricture (Oral/Video Podium Presentation) 
    San Diego, CA - 5/1/2012
  • Temporary Gastric Electrical Stimulation for Gastroparesis: Endoscopic Placement of Electrodes (ENDOStim) - Oral/Video Podium Presentation 
    Chicago, IL - 5/1/2011
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Other

  • Section on Arrhythmic Complications 
    Kondur A, Daram SR, Afonso L, Complications of Myocardial Infarction
    http://www.emedicine.com
    2/1/2008

Authored Content

  • Mo1135 INR IS SUPERIOR TO THE GLASGOW-BLATCHFORD SCORE FOR RISK STRATIFYING PATIENTS WITH COFFEE GROUND EMESISMay 2018
  • Mo1135 INR IS SUPERIOR TO THE GLASGOW-BLATCHFORD SCORE FOR RISK STRATIFYING PATIENTS WITH COFFEE GROUND EMESISMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • How One Texas GI Group Navigates Testing, Staffing & Looming COVID-19 Questions
    How One Texas GI Group Navigates Testing, Staffing & Looming COVID-19 QuestionsAugust 10th, 2020

Committees

  • Member, Publications Committee, American College of Gastroenterology 2013 - Present
  • Member, AGA Academy of Educators 2012 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Telugu, Hindi, Urdu

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Boston Scientific2016 - Present