Education

Degree	Institution	Major
B.S.	University of Vermont	Biological Science
M.S.	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Physiological Psychology
M.D.	Mount Sinai School of Medicine	Medicine

Post-Graduate Training

Training	Institution	Specialty
Internship	State University of New York at Stony Brook	Internal Medicine
Residency	State University of New York at Stony Brook	Internal Medicine
Fellowship	State University of New York at Stony Brook	Gastroenterology

Awards

Name of Award/Honor	Awarding Organization
American College of Gastroenterology Fellow	American College of Gastroenterology

Advanced Endoscopy
Pancreatic and Biliary Diseases

2004: Course Director, Common Gastroenterology Problems: Practical Solutions, Stony Brook University, Seminar in Medicine 2005-2007: Course Co-Director, Long Island Fellows' Endoscopy Course (included hands-on laboratory), Boston Scientific and Pentax sponsored 2009: Course Instructor, First Year Fellows' Endoscopy Course (lectures and hands-on laboratory), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2010: Moderator, 11th Therapeutic ERCP/EUS Workshop, Yale University School of Medicine

Clinical outcome studies on GI bleeding, endoscope design, and endoscopy reporting software design

Journal Articles

Books

Book Chapters

Abstracts

Editorials

Letters

Other

Reviews

Title or Abstract	Type	Sponsor/Event	Date/Year	Location
Terino M, Birk J, Ahmad I, Bortniker E and Levine JB. The Effect of H. pylori on Colonic Polyp Patterns: A Right Shift and an Increase in Overall Number.		DDW	2018	Washington, DC
Rezaizadeh H, McCarty TR, Njei B and Birk JW. Daily proton pump inhibitors are cost-effective in reducing Barrett's induced esophageal adenocarcinoma mortality. Presidential Poster Award.		ACG	2016	Las Vegas, NV
Gullickson D, Chaudhary R, Campagnola P, Forouhar F, Handel J, Olson E and Birk J. Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) Intensity Imaging for Evaluation of Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus.		ACG	2016	Las Vegas, NV
Gullickson D, Chaudhary R, Campagnola P, Forouhar F, Handel J, Olson E and Birk J. Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) Anisotropy Imaging for Evaluation of Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus.		ACG	2016	Las Vegas, NV
Dedania B, Ahmad I, Ballesteros E and Birk J. Gastric Ulcer Masquerading as Mantle Cell Lymphoma.		ACG	2015	Honolulu, HI
Bortniker E, Tadros M & Birk JW. Surveillance Colonoscopy Interval: A Regression Model that Renders Pathology Unnecessary.		ACG	2014	Philadelphia, PA
Njei B and Birk J. Esophageal Cancer Survival in U.S. Adults from 1973-2009: A SEER Database Analysis of Temporal Trends, Independent Predictors of Mortality and a Novel Prognostic Score.	Plenary Lecture	DDW	2013	Orlando, FL
Anderson JC and Birk JW. Insertional Efficacy of a Colonoscope with a Technically Improved Insertion Tube: Results of a Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blinded Study. Presidential Poster Award.		ACG	2013	San Diego, CA
Tadros M, Bagavathy K, Devuni D, Bortniker E, Rose S, and Birk J. Cecal Intubation Rate is a Better Milestone than Polyp Detection Rate in Fellowship Endoscopy Training.		ACG	2013	San Diego, CA
Majumder S, Baker WL and Birk JW. A Meta-Analysis Comparing Transmural and Transpapillary Approaches of Endoscopic Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage: Is a Preferred Method Emerging?		DDW	2013	Orlando, FL
Corredine T, Rezaizadeh H, Majumder S, Birk J and Hegde P. Are Granular Cell Tumors a Long Term Complication of Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy? A Case Report and Review of the Literature.		ACG	2013	San Diego, CA
Njei B, Ditah IC, Appiah J, Jinjuvadia R and Birk JW. Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis of epidemiologic evidence. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 30(suppl 4/Feb 1 suppl):408(2012).		Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium	2012	San Francisco, CA
Njei B, Ditah IC, Kumar S, Jaiyeoba CO, Birk JW and Lim JK. Preventing Hepatitis B Materno-fetal Transmission in Late Pregnancy: A comparative meta-analysis of lamivudine versus hepatitis B immune globulin.		DDW	2012	San Diego, CA
Njei B, Kumar S, Ditah IC, Ditah CM, Birk JW. Telaprevir-Interferon-Ribavirin Trio versus Interferon-Ribavirin Duo Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C: A Sequential Analysis of Randomized Control Trials.		DDW	2012	San Diego, CA
Njei B, Appiah J, Ditah IC, and Birk JW. Chemoradiotherapy plus surgery versus surgery alone for resectable esophageal cancer: A systematic review of randomized control trials. Journal of Clinical Oncology.30(suppl 4/Feb 1 suppl):94(2012).		Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium	2012	San Francisco, CA
Tadros M, Ardalan K, Forouhar F, Campagnola P and Birk J. Second Harmonic Generation Laser Anisotropy: Useful in Evaluating for Dysplasia in Colonic Polyps.		ACG	2012	Las Vegas, NV
Njei B and Birk J. The Cost-Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation for All Types of Barrett's Esophagus: A Markov Simulation Model.		ACG	2012	Las Vegas, NV
Devuni D, Tadros M, LaVallee J, Vaziri H and Birk J. A Risk Score to Predict the Need for Emergent Endoscopy in Patients with Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.		ACG	2012	Las Vegas, NV
Rezaizadeh H and Birk J. Spontaneous Rupture of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report.		ACG	2012	Las Vegas, NV
Rangasamy, P, Vaziri, H, Rustagi, T, Soriano, M, Devuni, D, Anderson, JC and Birk, JW. Aspirin Use is Negatively Correlated with the Need for Therapeutic Endoscopy in Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.		DDW	2011	Chicago, IL
Caballes FRM, Myers M, Versland M and Birk JW. Age: The Most Important Epidemiological Factor in Propofol Dosing in Colonoscopy.		DDW	2010	New Orleans, LA
Moezardalan K, Birk JW, Tadros M, Forouhar F, Nadiarnykh O, Anderson JC and Campagnola PJ. Second Harmonic Generation (SHG) Laser: Useful in the Diagnosis of Malignant Colonic Polyps.		DDW	2010	New Orleans, LA
Anderson JC, Kahanda RY, Walker G, Birk JW and Alpern Z. Utility of a Tapered Prototype Colonoscope in Female Patients: Results of a Randomized Trial.		DDW	2007	Washington, DC
Oommen, S., Birk, JW., Walker, G., Gold, J. and Brand, D. The bravo pH capsule reviewed: an analysis of its safety and performance in 342 cases.		ASGE	2006
Anderson JC., Birk JW., Von Althen I and Alpern Z. Performance of the Pediatric Variable Stiffness Scope (PVSS) as compared to two Prototype-Tapered Colonoscopes in Female Patients.		DDW	2005	Chicago, IL
Anderson, JC., Alpern, ZA., Dakhlallah, F., Martin, C., Hubbard-Ells, PM. and Birk, JW. In a Screening Colonoscopy Population High Body Mass Index Increases Risk for Colorectal Neoplasia in Females More than Males.	Plenary Lecture	ACG	2004	Orlando, FL
Li M, Kessler S, Heinemann A, Maini G, Birk JW. Is FNA biopsy useful in the evaluating of all gastric sub mucosa tumors?		ACG	2002
Kessler S, Li M, Birk JW. EUS guided single time needle drainage of pancreatic pseudo cysts is often adequate therapy.		ACG	2002
Anderson JC., Messina CR, Kessler S, Ells PF, Alpern Z, Pollack BJ, Brand D and Birk JW. Is there an association between type of alcohol consumed and colorectal neoplasia?		DDW	2001	Atlanta, GA
Anderson JC., Chandra S., Ells PF., Kessler S., Ells PF., Alpern Z., Pollack BJ. and Birk JW. Women with breast cancer : Is the lower risk of colorectal neoplasia due to lifestyle changes?		DDW	2001	Atlanta, GA
Kuan HM, Birk JW, Amanullah SF, Ashaf K, Pollack BJ. An accurate simple measure of patient radiation exposure during ERCP by portal film dosimetry.		ASGE	2000
Anderson JC., Alpern Z., Ells P., Messina C., Pollack B., Brand D. and Birk JW. Anatomic Location of Significant Colorectal Neoplasia in Male Patients Who Smoke.		ACG	2000	New York, NY
Anderson JC, Messina CR,Ells PF, Alpern Z, Pollack BJ, Brand D and Birk JW. Grape vs. Grain: Is Wine Associated with a Lower Risk of Colorectal Polyps?		ACG	2000	New York, NY
Birk JW, Cyzner R, Khan A, Comer G, Pollack B, Marcin S. Reuse patterns of "Single Use Only" ERCP supplies: Results of a national survey.		ACG	1999
Anderson JC., Messina K. and Birk J. Colorectal Cancer Screening : Do we practice what we believe?		DDW	1999	Orlando, FL
Birk JW, Khan A, Gress F. The use of endoscopic ultrasound to evaluate response to intrasphincteric botulinum toxin in the treatment of Achalasia.		ACG	1998
Khan A, Anderson J, Smith C, Georggson M, Comer G, Park T, Birk JW. A prospective randomized placebo-controlled double- blinded trial of misoprostol rectal suppositories in the prevention of acute radiation proctitis in prostate cancer patients.		ACG	1998
Khan A, Comer G, Sheikh A, Birk JW. Visual inspection is not adequate in determining reusability of "Single Use Only” devices.		ACG	1998
Makam SK, Birk JW, Ells P, Hanson R. Pressor support for hypotension in Child 'C' cirrhotic patients is not a futile therapy.		ACG	1997
Gress F, Ciaccia D, Schmitt C, Catalano M, Affronti J, Binmoeller K, Stevens P, Savides T, Bhuttani, Roubein L, NickI N, Faigel D, Birk JW, Lightdale C. Interobserver agreement among endosonographers for staging of pancreatic cancer by endoscopic ultrasound.		ASGE	1997
Gress F, Schmitt C, Catalano M, Affronti J, Binmoeller K, Stevens P, Savides T, Bhutani M, Ciaccia D, NickI N, Faigel D, Birk JW, Roubein L, Lightdale C. Evaluation of interobserver agreement for assessing lymph node staging in pancreatic cancer using current endoscopic ultra sound (EUS) criteria.		ASGE	1997
Birk JW and Lowenheim M. A review of the safety of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in new borns and small children less than 6 kilos.		DDW	1996
Birk JW, Brand D, Georgesson M, Hubbard P, Brugge W, Meyers M. The use of endoscopic ultrasound, manometrics and esophagram to evaluate pneumatic dilatation in the treatment of achalasia.		American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)	1996
Das A, Reddy R, Birk JW, Comer G. Self-expandable wallstent endoprosthesis in the palliation of malignant biliary obstruction.		American College of Physicians	1995
Davis W, Arias R, Onken J, Cotton P, et. al. ERCP before laparoscopic cholesectomy: Indications and results in academic and community-based practices.		ACG	1994
Gallo F, Birk JW, Comer G. Short course treatment with high dose urosodeoxycholic acid and biliary stenting in the treatment of retained common bile duct stones.		DDW	1993
Birk J, Lake-Bakaar G. Endocrine insufficiency is not correlated with acinar cell destruction in chronic pancreatitis.		Digestive Disease Week (DDW)	1991
Merchant A, Birk JW, Cheng E. Serum cholesterol in patients with and without adenomatous polyps on colonoscopy.		American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)	1990