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Yamen Smadi, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Orlando, FL

Yamen Smadi MD FAAP


Director, Endoscopy at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health Director, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health

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Overview of  Dr. Smadi

Dr. Yamen Smadi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist located in Orlando, FL, with a focus on eosinophilic esophagitis and related conditions. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Florida and is currently an Assistant Professor at Florida State University College of Medicine and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Dr. Smadi has published multiple papers on topics such as eosinophilic esophagitis and transnasal esophagoscopy, and has been involved in various clinical trials related to eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. He has received several honors, including a US Patent and awards from the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders.

Education & Training

  • University of Montreal
    University of MontrealTraining, EUS, 2020 - 2020
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2015
  • Ascension St John Hospital
    Ascension St John HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2028
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Poster Presenter award American College of Gastroenterology, 2023
  • Presidential Award American College of Gastroenterology, 2023
  • US Patent 11723631 United States Patent, 2023

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Outcome of Biofeedback in the Treatment of Intractable Constipation in Children with Dyssynergic Defecation  
    Vijay M, Jeffrey A B, Devendra I M, Shaista S S, Yamen S, Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 9/17/2021
  • Retrospective Analysis of Exocrine Pancreatic Enzymes in Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Malnutrition  
    Puanani Hopson, Patricia Subnaik, Karoly Horvath, and Yamen Smadi4, Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 6/4/2021

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • A RARE HEPATIC TUMOR IN AN INFANT WITH PERSISTENT EMESIS
    Fernandez, J; Smadi, Y, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) annual meeting, Nashville, TN, 11/2021
  • IDIOPATHIC PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHY MANAGED WITH INTRAMUSCULAR OCTREOTIDE
    Fernandez, J; Smadi, Y, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) annual meeting, Nashville, TN, 11/2021
  • IDENTIFYING MAST CELLS IN IBS PATIENTS
    Rizvi, S; Oriala, C; Irastorza, L; Li, Shuan; Smadi, Y, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) annual meeting, Nashville, TN, 11/2021

Lectures

  • Does eosinophil derived neurotoxin predict responsiveness to treatment with proton pump inhibitor in children and young adults with eosinophilic esophagitis? 
    6th World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition –Copenhagen, Denmark - 2020
  • Pilot Study of Eosinophilic Biomarker Measured in Rectal Swabs in the Diagnosis of Allergic Proctitis 
    Digestive Disease Week annual meeting, San Diego, CA - 5/2019
  • Blind Esophageal Brushing is Safe and Accurate for Monitoring Inflammation in Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis 
    Digestive Disease Week annual meeting, Chicago, IL - 5/2017

Press Mentions

  • Brush Sampling Technique for EoE May Reduce Repeat Endoscopies
    Brush Sampling Technique for EoE May Reduce Repeat EndoscopiesNovember 11th, 2021
  • 2021 Finest Doctors
    2021 Finest DoctorsNovember 10th, 2022
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology Research Project Receives Award
    Pediatric Gastroenterology Research Project Receives AwardNovember 10th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Evoendo gastroscopes in celiac diseaseEvoEndo2023–2024

Committees

  • Member, NASPGHAN Pancreas committee 2023 - Present
  • Chair, Scholarship Oversight Committee, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship, Orlando Health 2022 - Present
  • member, EUS-SIG (Endoscopy Ultrasonography- Special Interest Group), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 2021 - Present
  • member, EGID-SIG (Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders-Special Interest Group), North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2020 - Present
  • member, Endoscopy Committe, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2019 - 2021

Research History

  • Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando HealthEosinophilic Esophagitis Research2015 - 2025

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic

Industry Relationships

  • Speaker, Regeneron2023 - Present
  • Consultant, EvoEndo2022 - Present
  • Speaker, Sanofi2022 - Present

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Minnesota Blue Cross Accord
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    Great West PPO
    Healthfirst New York
    HIP of New York - Select PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    ODS Network
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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