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    Dr. Assaad Soweid is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at AUB Medical Center. His clinical interests include diagnostic endoscopic ultrasonography, endosonography-guided fine needle aspiration, pancreatico-biliary endoscopy, and gastrointestinal oncology. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures as well as advanced procedures like endoscopic ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration and ERCP. Dr. Soweid is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and his research focuses on endoscopic ultrasonography/fine needle aspiration for gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and pulmonary malignancy.

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    Dr. Assaad Soweid is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at AUB Medical Center. His clinical interests include diagnostic endoscopic ultrasonography, endosonography-guided fine needle aspiration, pancreatico-biliary endoscopy, and gastrointestinal oncology. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures as well as advanced procedures like endoscopic ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration and ERCP. Dr. Soweid is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and his research focuses on endoscopic ultrasonography/fine needle aspiration for gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and pulmonary malignancy.

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    Dr. Assaad Soweid is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at AUB Medical Center. His clinical interests include diagnostic endoscopic ultrasonography, endosonography-guided fine needle aspiration, pancreatico-biliary endoscopy, and gastrointestinal oncology. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures as well as advanced procedures like endoscopic ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration and ERCP. Dr. Soweid is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and his research focuses on endoscopic ultrasonography/fine needle aspiration for gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and pulmonary malignancy.

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    Dr. Assaad Soweid is an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at AUB Medical Center. His clinical interests include diagnostic endoscopic ultrasonography, endosonography-guided fine needle aspiration, pancreatico-biliary endoscopy, and gastrointestinal oncology. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures as well as advanced procedures like endoscopic ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration and ERCP. Dr. Soweid is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and his research focuses on endoscopic ultrasonography/fine needle aspiration for gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and pulmonary malignancy.

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    AUB Medical Center Physicians' Directory

    Physician Name: Assaad Soweid

    Specialty: Gastroenterology and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy

    Office: Location: 5th Floor - Medical Center

    Clinic Location: 2nd Floor - Building 23


    Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 13:00 - 17:00

    Contact/Scheduling Information
    Telephone: 961 1 355500
    Fax: 961 1 365 612
    Department E-mail: [email protected]
    Individual E-mail: [email protected]

    Clinical Interests:
    Diagnostic endoscopic ultrasonography
    Endosonography-guided fine needle aspiration
    Pancreatico-biliary endoscopy
    General therapeutic endoscopy
    Gastrointestinal Oncology

    Procedures:
    Diagnostic and therapeutic EGD (Esophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy) and Colonoscopy.
    Gastrostomy tube placement, band ligation of varices, Control of bleeding (injection, thermal, clips),

    Advanced Procedures:
    Endoscopic Ultrasonography with fine needle aspiration (EUS/FNA).
    ERCP (diagnostic and therapeutic)
    Small bowel enteroscopy, GI stent placement, Argon plasma coagulation

    Faculty Appointment:
    Title: Associate Professor
    Department: Internal Medicine

    Board Certification:
    1993 American Board of Internal Medicine
    1995 American Board of Gastroenterology

    Training MD
    University: American University of Beirut
    Year of Graduation 1990

    Internship:
    1990-1991 Internal Medicine - Emory University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA

    Residency:
    1991-1993 Internal Medicine - Emory University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Fellowship(s):
    1994-1996 Fellowship in Gatroenterology - St. Louis University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, St. Louis, MO, USA
    1997-1998 Advanced therapeutic endoscopy and endosonography - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH, USA

    Research Interests:
    Endoscopic ultrasonography/fine needle aspiration for the evaluation of gastrointestinal,
    pancreaticobiliary, and pulmonary malignancy.
    General gastrointestinal endoscopy
    Endoscopy Sedation
    Gastrointestinal Oncology
    Gastroesophageal reflux disease

    Publications:

    1. Soweid AM, Azar C. Endoscopic ultrasound guided celiac plexus neurolysis. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Review Letters, (2009, in press).

    2. El Hajj II, Hawchar M, Soweid AM, Maasri K, Tawil A, Barada KA. Giant sporadic fundic gland polyp: endoscopic and endosonographic
    features and management. World J Gastroenterol, 14(42):6593-5, 2008.

    3. Soweid AM, Azar C. Inlet patch: the “under-explored” island. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, August 2008.

    4. Jamali FR, Soweid AM, Dimassi H, Bailey C, Leroy J, Marescaux J. Evaluating the degree of difficulty of laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
    Archives of Surgery, 143(8):762-7, 2008.

    5. Khreiss M, Musallam KM, Soweid A, Zaatari G, Yakan AS, Jamali FR. Epigastric pain and elevated pancreatic enzymes.
    Gut, 58(9):1176-1199, 2009.

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