Emad Qayed

Department of Medicine
Associate Professor

Emory University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases
49 Jesse Hill Jr Drive

Overview

Emad Qayed, MD, MPH is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Emory University Division of Digestive Diseases. After completing medical training at the University of Jordan in Amman, Dr. Qayed finished a one-year internship at the Ministry of Health Hospitals in Amman, followed by one year of transitional medicine residency in the King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan. He completed his medical residency and gastroenterology fellowship training at Emory University. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Following graduation, he joined the faculty at Emory.
Dr. Qayed received his masters in public health (MPH) from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

Dr. Qayed is the section chief of gastroenterology at Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta. He works closely with gastroenterology trainees and sees a diverse spectrum of patients with gastrointestinal and liver disorders.

Dr. Qayed performs general endoscopic procedures as well as therapeutic ERCP and enteral stenting. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. His research interests include training in gastrointestinal endoscopy, healthcare services research in pancreatic and biliary disorders, and gastrointestinal manifestations of COVID-19.

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Academic Appointment

Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
Senior Physician, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

MPH from Rollins School of Public health
MD from University of Jordan

Research

Publications

Correlation of liver imaging and transient elastography among patients with hepatitis C at a safety net hospital.
World J Hepatol Volume: 17 Page(s): 105065
04/27/2025 Authors: Veeramachaneni H; Moazzami B; Sharif N; Qayed E; Miller LS
Optimizing care for gastric cancer with overt bleeding: Is systemic therapy a valid option?
World J Clin Oncol Volume: 16 Page(s): 100943
01/24/2025 Authors: Qayed E
Acute immunoallergic hepatitis due to allopurinol use.
Hepatol Forum Volume: 6 Page(s): 65 - 68
01/01/2025 Authors: Brooks C; Calderon L; Mosunjac M; Qayed E
The Evolving Landscape of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Mortality in the US.
JAMA Netw Open Volume: 7 Page(s): e2445533
11/04/2024 Authors: Qayed E
Role of endoscopic-ultrasound-guided biliary drainage with electrocautery-enhanced lumen-apposing metal stent for palliation of malignant biliary obstruction.
World J Gastrointest Surg Volume: 16 Page(s): 1981 - 1985
07/27/2024 Authors: Deliwala SS; Qayed E
Prolonged Gastrointestinal Manifestations After Recovery From COVID-19.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol Volume: 22 Page(s): 1098 - 1107.e3
05/01/2024 Authors: Elmunzer BJ; Palsson OS; Forbes N; Zakaria A; Davis C; Canakis A; Qayed E; Bick B; Pawa S; Tierney WM
Indomethacin with or without prophylactic pancreatic stent placement to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP: a randomised non-inferiority trial.
Lancet Volume: 403 Page(s): 450 - 458
02/03/2024 Authors: Elmunzer BJ; Foster LD; Serrano J; Cot GA; Edmundowicz SA; Wani S; Shah R; Bang JY; Varadarajulu S; Singh VK
The 2022 top 10 list of endoscopy topics in medical publishing: an annual review by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Editorial Board.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 98 Page(s): 1009 - 1016
12/01/2023 Authors: Mulki R; Qayed E; Yang D; Chua TY; Singh A; Yu JX; Bartel MJ; Tadros MS; Villa EC; Lightdale JR
Characteristics and Outcomes of Black and White Patients Hospitalized With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Nationwide Analysis.
J Clin Gastroenterol Volume: 57 Page(s): 508 - 514
05/01/2023 Authors: Qayed E; Migdal AL; Jagannathan R; Miller LS; Pasquel FJ
GIE Editorial Board Top 10: advances in GI endoscopy in 2021.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 96 Page(s): 1062 - 1070
12/01/2022 Authors: Qayed E; Chua TY; Mulki R; Yang D; Jamidar PA; Singh A; Leung FW; Yu JX; Lightdale JR
A Case of Isolated Hepatic Tuberculosis in an Immunocompromised Patient
Volume: 117 Page(s): S2069 - S2070
10/01/2022 Authors: Fazili I; Ye C; Qayed E
Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Admitted to High vs Low Safety Net Burden Hospitals: A Nationwide Analysis
Volume: 117 Page(s): S658 - S659
10/01/2022 Authors: Hans A; Das M; Qayed E
Factors Associated with the Development of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients Hospitalized with Covid-19.
Dig Dis Sci Volume: 67 Page(s): 3860 - 3871
08/01/2022 Authors: Aroniadis OC; Wang X; Gong T; Forbes N; Yang JY; Canakis A; Elmunzer BJ; Yadav D; North American Alliance for the Study of Digestive Manifestations of Covid-19
Association of Obesity, Diabetes, and Alcohol Use With Liver Fibrosis Among US Adults With Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
JAMA Netw Open Volume: 5 Page(s): e2142282
03/01/2022 Authors: Migdal AL; Jagannathan R; Qayed E; Cusi K; McCoy RG; Pasquel FJ; Miller LS
Response.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 95 Page(s): 200
01/01/2022 Authors: Qayed E; Sheth SG; Wagh MS
Effect of Dysphagia on Hospital Outcomes and Readmissions in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
South Med J Volume: 114 Page(s): 692 - 696
11/01/2021 Authors: Nustas R; Dalsania R; Brown J; Patnana SV; Qayed E
A Massive Stone Ingestion.
ACG Case Rep J Volume: 8 Page(s): e00707
11/01/2021 Authors: Hans AK; Brown JM; Qayed E
Pancreatico-Pericardial Fistula as a Complication of Chronic Pancreatitis - A Rare Case Report
Volume: 116 Page(s): S670 - S671
10/01/2021 Authors: Merchant AA; Brown J; Qayed E
Digestive Manifestations in Patients Hospitalized With Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol Volume: 19 Page(s): 1355 - 1365.e4
07/01/2021 Authors: Elmunzer BJ; Spitzer RL; Foster LD; Merchant AA; Howard EF; Patel VA; West MK; Qayed E; Nustas R; Zakaria A
Core curriculum for ergonomics in endoscopy.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 93 Page(s): 1222 - 1227
06/01/2021 Authors: Walsh CM; Qayed E; Aihara H; Anand GS; Byrne K; Chahal P; Dacha S; James TW; Kowalski TE; Repaka A
Advanced endoscopy fellowship training in the United States: recent trends in American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy advanced endoscopy fellowship match, trainee experience, and postfellowship employment.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 93 Page(s): 1207 - 1214.e2
06/01/2021 Authors: Qayed E; Sheth SG; Aihara H; Anand GS; Byrne KR; Chahal P; Dacha S; James T; Kowalski TE; Repaka A
Low Incidence of Severe Gastrointestinal Complications in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit: A Large, Multicenter Study.
Gastroenterology Volume: 160 Page(s): 1403 - 1405
03/01/2021 Authors: Qayed E; Deshpande AR; Elmunzer BJ; North American Alliance for the Study of Digestive Manifestations of COVID-19
Core curriculum for peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 93 Page(s): 539 - 543
03/01/2021 Authors: Dacha S; Aihara H; Anand GS; Byrne KR; Chahal P; James T; Kowalski TE; Qayed E; Repaka A; Saadi M
Association Between Preadmission Acid Suppressive Medication Exposure and Severity of Illness in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19.
Gastroenterology Volume: 160 Page(s): 1417 - 1422.e14
03/01/2021 Authors: Elmunzer BJ; Wolf BJ; Scheiman JM; Tierney WM; Taylor JR; North American Alliance for the Study of Digestive Manifestations of COVID-19
Core curriculum for endoscopic mucosal resection.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 93 Page(s): 293 - 296
02/01/2021 Authors: ASGE Training Committee; Aihara H; Kushnir V; Anand GS; Cassani L; Chahal P; Dacha S; Duloy A; Ghassemi S; Huang C
Core curriculum for endoscopic ablative techniques.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 93 Page(s): 305 - 308
02/01/2021 Authors: ASGE Training Committee; Aihara H; Kushnir V; Anand GS; Cassani L; Chahal P; Dacha S; Duloy A; Ghassemi S; Huang C
Colonoscopy core curriculum.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 93 Page(s): 297 - 304
02/01/2021 Authors: ASGE Training Committee; Walsh CM; Umar SB; Ghassemi S; Aihara H; Anand GS; Cassani L; Chahal P; Dacha S; Duloy A
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Disorders and Their Healthcare Burden in Hospitalized HIV Patients in the United States
Volume: 115 Page(s): S640 - S640
10/01/2020 Authors: Dalsania RM; Nustas R; Patnana S; Brown JM; Qayed ES
Effect of Dysphagia on Hospitalization Outcomes and Readmissions in Patients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Volume: 115 Page(s): S204 - S204
10/01/2020 Authors: Nustas R; Dalsania RM; Brown JM; Patnana S; Qayed ES
Complication of HIV-Related Esophageal Ulcer Treated With Hemostatic Clip-Guided Transcatheter Arterial Embolization
Volume: 115 Page(s): S1055 - S1055
10/01/2020 Authors: Koldhekar AS; Sunjaya D; Qayed ES; Shah AS
Core curriculum for endoluminal stent placement.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 92 Page(s): 463 - 468
09/01/2020 Authors: Qayed E; Anand GS; Aihara H; Cassani L; Chahal P; Dacha S; Duloy A; Ghassemi S; Huang C; Kowalski TE
Core curriculum for EUS.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 92 Page(s): 469 - 473
09/01/2020 Authors: Cassani L; Aihara H; Anand GS; Chahal P; Dacha S; Duloy A; Ghassemi S; Huang C; Kowalski TE; Kushnir V
Gastric Necrosis Associated With Necrotizing Pancreatitis.
Am J Gastroenterol Volume: 115 Page(s): 976
07/01/2020 Authors: Mulki R; Shah R; Qayed E
Frequency of Care Fragmentation and Its Impact on Outcomes in Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis in a Nationally Representative Sample.
South Med J Volume: 113 Page(s): 254 - 260
05/01/2020 Authors: Qayed E; Mulki R
Adverse Events After Inpatient Colonoscopy in Octogenarians: Inferring Procedural Adverse Events From Nonspecific Diagnosis Codes.
J Clin Gastroenterol Volume: 54 Page(s): 388 - 389
04/01/2020 Authors: Mulki R; Qayed E
Distal esophageal spasm: Update on diagnosis and management in the era of high-resolution manometry.
World J Clin Cases Volume: 8 Page(s): 1026 - 1032
03/26/2020 Authors: Gorti H; Samo S; Shahnavaz N; Qayed E
Gastric Necrosis Associated With Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Volume: 114 Page(s): S762 - S762
10/01/2019 Authors: Mulki R; Shah R; Qayed E
Crushing the Star: Esophageal Foreign Body Extraction Using Dormia Basket
Volume: 114 Page(s): S1063 - S1063
10/01/2019 Authors: Kilakkathi S; Shah R; Mulki R; Qayed E
Characteristics and 30-Day Outcomes of Acute Pancreatitis Admissions According to Etiology: A Nationwide Analysis
Volume: 114 Page(s): S10 - S11
10/01/2019 Authors: Mulki R; Shah R; Qayed E
Incidence of Choledocholithiasis and Its Impact on Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With Acute Cholecystitis: A Nationwide 5-Year Analysis
Volume: 114 Page(s): S38 - S38
10/01/2019 Authors: Shah R; Shah H; Mulki R; Qayed E
Gastric Necrosis Associated With Necrotizing Pancreatitis.
Am J Gastroenterol
09/03/2019 Authors: Mulki R; Shah R; Qayed E
Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction: Where are we now in diagnosis and management?
World J Gastroenterol Volume: 25 Page(s): 411 - 417
01/28/2019 Authors: Samo S; Qayed E
Early vs late endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with acute cholangitis: A nationwide analysis.
World J Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 11 Page(s): 41 - 53
01/16/2019 Authors: Mulki R; Shah R; Qayed E
Outcomes and Predictors of Readmissions with GI Bleeding in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
South Med J Volume: 111 Page(s): 666 - 673
11/01/2018 Authors: Shah R; Qayed E
Frequency of hospital readmission and care fragmentation in gastroparesis: A nationwide analysis.
World J Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 10 Page(s): 200 - 209
09/16/2018 Authors: Qayed E; Muftah M
The Effect of Hematemesis Type on Outcomes in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Am J Gastroenterol Volume: 113 Page(s): 1252 - 1253
08/01/2018 Authors: Qayed E; Samo S
Incidence and predictors of 30-day readmissions in patients hospitalized with chronic pancreatitis: A nationwide analysis.
Pancreatology Volume: 18 Page(s): 386 - 393
06/01/2018 Authors: Shah R; Haydek C; Mulki R; Qayed E
OUTCOMES OF EARLY VERSUS LATE ERCP IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CHOLANGITIS: A NATIONWIDE ANALYSIS
Volume: 87 Page(s): AB58 - AB59
06/01/2018 Authors: Mulki R; Shah R; Qayed ES
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Decreases All-Cause and Pancreatitis Readmissions in Patients With Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis Who Do Not Undergo Cholecystectomy: A Nationwide 5-Year Analysis.
Pancreas Volume: 47 Page(s): 425 - 435
04/01/2018 Authors: Qayed E; Shah R; Haddad YK
Bedside Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Using Portable X-Ray in Acute Severe Cholangitis.
Case Rep Gastrointest Med Volume: 2018 Page(s): 8763671
01/01/2018 Authors: Shah R; Qayed E
Colonoscopy procedural volume increases adenoma and polyp detection rates in gastroenterologytrainees.
World J Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 9 Page(s): 540 - 551
11/16/2017 Authors: Qayed E; Vora R; Levy S; Bostick RM
Effect of CD4 Count on the Etiology of Esophageal Disease in HIV Patients
Volume: 112 Page(s): S216 - S217
10/01/2017 Authors: Woolard S; Qayed E
Downhill Esophageal Varices: A Rare and Potentially Correctable Cause of Serious Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Volume: 112 Page(s): S1058 - S1058
10/01/2017 Authors: Reynolds P; Dacha S; Qayed E; Chawla S
Utility of Early Cross-sectional Imaging to Evaluate Suspected Acute Mild Pancreatitis
Volume: 112 Page(s): S624 - S625
10/01/2017 Authors: Brady EK; Reynolds P; Sakaria S; Qayed E; Chawla S
Esophageal fibrous band causing dysphagia in an HIV+ patient.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 86 Page(s): 562 - 564
09/01/2017 Authors: Woolard S; Adamson P; Qayed E
Learning curve for EMR of large nonpolypoid colorectal neoplasia: an alternative analysis method usinglongitudinal models.
Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 85 Page(s): 1309 - 1310
06/01/2017 Authors: Chawla S; Qayed E
Association of trainee participation with adenoma and polyp detection rates.
World J Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 9 Page(s): 204 - 210
05/16/2017 Authors: Qayed E; Shea L; Goebel S; Bostick RM
IMPACT OF EARLY FLUID THERAPY ON CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN ACUTE PANCREATITIS
Volume: 152 Page(s): S488 - S489
04/01/2017 Authors: Berger S; Yang X; Qayed ES; Body CB; Sakaria S; Van Leer-Greenberg B; Chawla S
Low Prevalence of Clinically Significant Endoscopic Findings in Outpatients with Dyspepsia.
Gastroenterol Res Pract Volume: 2017 Page(s): 3543681
01/01/2017 Authors: Abdeljawad K; Wehbeh A; Qayed E
Colonoscopy Procedural Volume Increases Adenoma and Polyp Detection Rates in GI Trainees: A Longitudinal Analysis
Volume: 111 Page(s): S157 - S158
10/01/2016 Authors: Vora R; Levy S; Qayed E
Low Prevalence of Clinically Significant Endoscopic Findings in Outpatients with Dyspepsia
Volume: 111 Page(s): S490 - S491
10/01/2016 Authors: Wehbeh A; Abdeljawad K; Qayed E
Impact of Fluid Resuscitation on Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: Time to Revisit the Guidelines?
Volume: 111 Page(s): S25 - S25
10/01/2016 Authors: Berger S; Body CB; Van Leer-Greenberg B; Qayed E; Sakaria S; Chawla S
Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.
Crit Care Clin Volume: 32 Page(s): 241 - 254
04/01/2016 Authors: Qayed E; Dagar G; Nanchal RS
Prevalence of Advanced Colorectal Adenomas in Patients Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy in a Safety-net Hospital
Volume: 110 Page(s): S610 - S610
10/01/2015 Authors: Levy S; Vora R; Qayed E
Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer to the Small Bowel
Volume: 110 Page(s): S421 - S421
10/01/2015 Authors: Levy S; Shroff S; Qayed E
Incidence of Major Complications During Outpatient Colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening
Volume: 110 Page(s): S617 - S617
10/01/2015 Authors: Shroff S; Abdeljawad K; Qayed E
Non-Indicated Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Suspected Choledocholithiasis: Prevalence, Complication, and Diagnostic Yield
Volume: 81 Page(s): AB200 - AB200
05/01/2015 Authors: Mekaroonkamol P; Parikh M; Vora R; Berger SH; Qayed ES
Safety and Efficacy of Moderate Sedation in Obese Patients Undergoing EndoScopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Suspected Choledocholithiasis
Volume: 81 Page(s): AB420 - AB420
05/01/2015 Authors: Mekaroonkamol P; Parikh M; Vora R; Berger SH; Qayed ES
Effect of Fellow Participation in Screening Colonoscopy on Adenoma and Advanced Adenoma Detection Rates
Volume: 146 Page(s): S410 - S410
05/01/2014 Authors: Shah AS; Kelli HM; Shea LM; Goebel SU; Qayed ES
A Case of an Ectopic Ampulla of Vater in the Pyloric Channel.
ACG Case Rep J Volume: 1 Page(s): 161 - 163
04/01/2014 Authors: Dacha S; Wang XJ; Qayed E
Effect of Fellow Participation in Screening Colonoscopy on Adenoma Detection Rate
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY Volume: 107 Page(s): S793 - S793
10/01/2012 Authors: Qayed E; Shea L; Goebel S
Adenoma Detection Rates in an Urban Hospital with African American Majority
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY Volume: 107 Page(s): S789 - S789
10/01/2012 Authors: Qayed E; Shea L; Goebel S
Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery in humans: a review.
Minim Invasive Surg Volume: 2012 Page(s): 189296
01/01/2012 Authors: Clark MP; Qayed ES; Kooby DA; Maithel SK; Willingham FF
An unusual cause of upper GI bleeding. Diagnosis: Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation.
Gastroenterology Volume: 141 Page(s): 35 - 403
07/01/2011 Authors: Qayed E; Willingham FF
A case of colitis cystica profunda in association with diverticulitis.
Am J Gastroenterol Volume: 106 Page(s): 172 - 173
01/01/2011 Authors: Qayed E; Srinivasan S; Wehbi M
Gastrointestinal bleeding from Brunner gland hamartoma.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol Volume: 9 Page(s): e4 - e5
01/01/2011 Authors: Qayed E; Wehbi M; Rutherford R
A Retrospective Evaluation of Veterans with Chronic HCV Treated with Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin
Volume: 105 Page(s): S95 - S96
10/01/2010 Authors: Qayed E; Patel J; Scott SB; Azrak MF; Wehbi M
Advances in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography cannulation.
World J Gastrointest Endosc Volume: 2 Page(s): 130 - 137
04/16/2010 Authors: Qayed E; Reid AL; Willingham FF; Keilin S; Cai Q
BMP2 promotes differentiation of nitrergic and catecholaminergic enteric neurons through a Smad1-dependent pathway.
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol Volume: 298 Page(s): G375 - G383
03/01/2010 Authors: Anitha M; Shahnavaz N; Qayed E; Joseph I; Gossrau G; Mwangi S; Sitaraman SV; Greene JG; Srinivasan S
Deep Common Bile Duct Cannulation Time at Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Forgotten Parameter for Assessment of Endoscopic Competence?
Volume: 104 Page(s): S61 - S62
10/01/2009 Authors: Qayed E; Wehbi M; Dhere T; Gondha C; Obideen MK; Cai Q
Bmp2 promotes differentiation of a novel enteric neuronal cell line through the Smad signaling pathway
Volume: 134 Page(s): A94 - A95
04/01/2008 Authors: Qayed E; Anitha M; Gossrau G; Mwangi S; Sitaraman SV; Srinivasan S
Are gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors associated with, a high incidence of extra-gastrointestinal malignant tumors?
GASTROENTEROLOGY Volume: 134 Page(s): A298 - A298
04/01/2008 Authors: Aggarwal G; Marin CS; Naik J; Qayed E; Cat Q
Retrospective comparison of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the diagnosis of pancreaticobiliary diseases
Volume: 102 Page(s): S176 - S177
09/01/2007 Authors: Qayed E; Cai Q
Magnetic resonance cholangiopanreatography versus endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the evaluation of patients with suspected biliary strictures and choledocholithiasis
Volume: 102 Page(s): S178 - S179
09/01/2007 Authors: Qayed E; Cai Q
Dissociation in the sensitivity of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis of biliary and pancreatic diseases
Volume: 102 Page(s): S176 - S176
09/01/2007 Authors: Qayed E; Cai Q

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