Interventional endoscopy leader joins NYU Langone

Nikhil Kumta, MD, a distinguished leader in the field of advanced endoscopy, has been named chief of endoscopy at Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in New York City. 

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Dr. Kumta also serves as an associate professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, according to an Oct. 3 news release. He specializes in minimally invasive techniques and technologies focused on gastrointestinal cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. 

His experience includes managing complex cases involving pancreatic and biliary tract diseases and advanced endoscopic treatments for precancerous and cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. He also focuses on obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease. 

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