Jean-Paul Achkar
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IBD specialist, Educator & GI Fellowship Program Director @ClevelandClinic| Trustee @AmCollegeGastro| Cleveland sports fan| T/RT = my own
Cleveland, OH
Joined July 2020
Very excited to welcome our new GI fellows to Cleveland Clinic: @AhmedNadeemMD @AsthaSainiDO @MazenAlmasry4 @FnuVikash. Looking forward to working with each of you and a great year of learning. @CCF_GIFellows @Chatterjee_MD @HishamWehbeMD @AbdulAhmedMD @MRegueiroMD
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Incredible session by @TheShenger diving into procedural teaching beyond “see one, do one, teach one.” Loved learning practical frameworks including Peyton’s 4-step approach, Miller’s pyramid, and effective feedback models. #MedEd #HarvardMacy #HMIPGME
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Happy #MatchDay! Congratulations to the new class of GI fellows. The #ACGfamily is here to support you with training, resources, and opportunities exclusively for GI trainees! Learn more: https://t.co/BCctYOs3m0
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Insightful GI Grand Rounds by Dr.@MRegueiroMD this morning. 🔑 message: the most effective IBD therapy is the one started early and maintained reliably. Early optimization and adherence remain central to preventing long-term complications. @CCF_GIFellows
#IBD #Gastro 💩
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Register for the Special Edition IBD Circle VGR – Managing IBD in Pregnancy: A Case-Based Discussion Wednesday, December 3, 8:00–9:00 pm ET ➡️ https://t.co/9t8dHChSZw
@JPAchkarMD @SunandaKaneMD @MLongMD @UmaMahadevanIBD
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Our fellows served up the perfect Friendsgiving🦃 Tasty food, great vibes & zero post-prandial regrets😀 We are thankful for such incredible people & especially for @mattie_md for hosting🙏🏻@JPAchkarMD @Ari_G_MD @AbdulAhmedMD @FnuVikash @AhmedNadeemMD
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🚨Medicare telehealth update Here's what ACG members need to know: ✅#Telehealth flexibilities back, until 1/30/26 ✅Claims from gov't shutdown will be paid retroactively ‼️Most providers can still provide telehealth from home Read more at the ACG Blog:
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The government shutdown is over, but telehealth confusion persists. Here's what you need to know as we wrap up 2025.
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Today, #Agomab announced the positive topline results from the Phase 2a clinical trial of ontunisertib, a GI-restricted inhibitor of ALK5, for the potential treatment of Fibrostenosing Crohn’s Disease (FSCD). Big milestone. @HelmsleyTrust
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Congratulations Patrick- well deserved award.
Announcing the 2025 William D. Carey Award: Patrick E. Young, MD, FACG, for his service within leadership positions, participation in educational efforts, and committee service Congratulations, Dr. Young! @peyoungmd #ACG2025
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Wow! Good job Vikash
Two in-flight emergencies on the way back from #ACG2025 Phoenix. Always a physician, no matter the altitude! ✈️ Grateful for the training and mentorship 🙏 @ClevelandClinic @JPAchkarMD @CCF_GIFellows @AndrewGutweinMD @JacobiNCBHosp @SindhuVikash92 @AmericanAir @AmCollegeGastro
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Our @ACGCRJ podcast 🎙️ on Endoscopic pyloric exclusion offers a minimally invasive option for refractory bile reflux. A man with post-G-POEM bilious vomiting continued to have reflux despite loop GJ + Braun. Endoscopic pyloric exclusion led to marked symptom improvement at 3
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Behind the Case is an audio platform provided by ACG to share and discuss interesting and educational case reports in the field of gastroenterology.
🎙️October Podcast of the Month 💡 Bilious vomiting after G-POEM? Disruption of pyloric function → bile reflux. When loop GJ + Braun revision fails, endoscopic pyloric exclusion offers a minimally invasive next step! 🎧 https://t.co/KLfoc44ayB 📽️ https://t.co/4R88gA9rqy
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Study showing that Tirzepatide is linked to better cardiovascular outcomes than Semaglutide in in MASLD patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes. #ACG2025 @MRegueiroMD @IBD_FloMD @CCF_GIFellows @Chatterjee_MD @JP_Park_MD
https://t.co/YqE5yjg1Ax
consultqd.clevelandclinic.org
Findings from the first study to compare outcomes for the two drugs in this population could help guide treatment decisions.
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Emily Couric Memorial Lecture by Dr. Lewis Roberts on Liver cancer detection and prevention: 🟡HCC 3rd most lethal cancer 🟡No validated prediction model 🟡Prevention (via trt for Hep B, C etc) beats early detection and treatment of advanced disease @MayoClinicGIHep
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Rarely see @SiddikiGI this happy—unless he’s performing a complex ERCP, placing an EUS LAMS, or coming up with an innovative way to help a patient. Always teaching, inspiring, and supporting trainees at every level. @AmCollegeGastro #ACG2025
@CCF_GIFellows @JPAchkarMD @Ari_G_MD
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#ACG2025 Future of #IBD care @DrCoreySiegel The problems 📈1/100 ppl by 2035 👎🏼<20% pts get effective Rx 🤝No resources for MultiD & chronic dis. care 🚗Access to IBD center 📸Solutions for ✅Sustainable IBD care 🙃upside down referral pattern ⭕️#RADIUS program👇🏽
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Ahmed Mohamed showing data from Cleveland Clinic on referral rates for genetic testing in patients with 10 or more cumulative colonic adenomas. Referral rate was only 30% 😢. Factors associated w/ referral were identified and recommendations for best practice alerts made #ACG2025
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Congratulations to Scott Gabbard for his Governor’s award for work on a sleep positioning device to reduce acid exposure and improve lung function in lung transplant recipients. #ACG2025 @MichelleKimMD @CCF_GIFellows @Chatterjee_MD @Ari_G_MD @HishamWehbeMD @IBD_Afzali
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Check out our work 📜4263 @AmCollegeGastro #ACG2025 on the utilization of Hydro-CT protocol in detecting gastric lesions being presented by @ridhima_kaul7 PGY2 @CCF_IMCHIEFS
@amitbhattMD @SiddikiGI @JPAchkarMD @Ari_G_MD @CCF_GIFellows
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Madame Président & @AmCollegeGastro Master @AmyOxentenkoMD reviewing current challenges in GI 🧗🏻♀️Recruiting new GI in some locations 🧗♂️Shortage of GI & Anesthesia 🧗Limitation of H1visa 🧗🏻♀️⬇️Reimbursement & risk of loosing telehealth 🧗🏻♀️APP support & training 🧗MD burnout
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Presenting our poster on ESD 🔪 vs EMR 🥦 in patients with cirrhosis @AmCollegeGastro #ACG2025 @CCF_GIFellows @CCF_IMCHIEFS @ChahalPrabhleen @MatheusFrancoMD @renanmgprado @ridhima_kaul7 @DrewfordMD
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An event not to miss at #ACG2025 🌵 “Meet the ACG Leadership”! 🙌 Mon, Oct 27 | 10:30–11:30 AM | Room 124B Always inspiring to learn from ACG leaders. @AmCollegeGastro
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