Ihab I. El Hajj, M.D., M.P.H.

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1 Ihab I. El Hajj, M.D., M.P.H. 550 N. University Blvd, UH 1634 Indianapolis, IN Academic Appointments Aug 14-present July 13-June 14 Assistant Professor of Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN Instructor of Medicine University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine Aurora, CO Training July 13-June 14 July 10-June 13 June 07-June 10 Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine Aurora, CO Gastroenterology and Hepatology Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN Internal Medicine University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Pittsburgh, PA Education Feb 09-May 09 Sept. 04-Jan. 07 Physician Leadership & Management Certificate Physician Services Division University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Pittsburgh, PA Masters of Public Health (MPH), Health Management and Policy major Faculty of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health American University of Beirut (AUB) Beirut, Lebanon

2 Ihab El Hajj 2/13 Oct. 94-Jan.01 Medical Doctor Sfax Faculty of Medicine Medical Examinations American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) - Gastroenterology certification - Nov 2013 American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) - Internal Medicine certification - Aug 2010 United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) steps 1/2/3, 2001/2002/2003 Clinical Skills assessment (CSA) - Dec 2002 Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Exam, and Qualifying Exam I&II, 2001/2002/2003 Lebanese Licensing examination - June 2001 Certifications Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Gastroenterology certification # , certified 11/20/ Meeting MOC requirements, certificate valid through 12/31/2023 Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Internal Medicine certification # , certified 08/26/ Meeting MOC requirements, certificate valid through 12/31/2020 Honors and Awards Research project selected for the Best of DDW collection for the ERCP special Interest Group (SIG). Digestive Disease week (DDW), May 2014 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Presidential Poster Award Recipient. Oct 2012 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Presidential Poster Award Recipient. Oct 2010 Best resident award, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. June 2009 MPH degree with Distinction. American University of Beirut, Faculty of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Public Health. February 2007 First Prize Clinical Research Award. American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. June 2006 MD degree with Distinction. Sfax Faculty of Medicine, Sfax, Tunisia, 2001 School of Medicine Dean s Honor List, Sfax Faculty of Medicine, Sfax, Tunisia, Licensures Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, 04/01/ /31/2015 Controlled Substance Registration - Indiana, 05/16/ /31/2015 DEA certificate, 05/06/2013-8/31/2016

3 Ihab El Hajj 3/13 Colorado Medical Board, 04/26/ /30/2015 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, GMT, Internal Medicine, June 2007-June 2010 Medical Council of Canada (LMCC), June 2003-present Educational Certificate of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Feb 2003 Membership in Societies Member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Associate of the American College of Physicians (ACP) Associate Member of the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Member of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Professional Services May 14-present ASGE - Publications committee member Teaching Assignments Invited Faculty: 12 th Annual Rocky Mountain Interventional Endoscopy Course: University of Colorado School of Medicine; Hands-on workshop (02/12/2015). House staff conference: Digestive and Liver Diseases (DaLD) MD Lecture Series for Staff, Indiana University; EUS versus ERCP 101 (12/17/2014) House staff conference (Fellows Chapter review): Indiana University; Acute Pancreatitis (11/24/2014) Gastroenterology-Surgery Grand rounds: University of Colorado School of Medicine; Nutritional Deficiencies After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (05/09/2014) Invited speaker: 11 th Annual Rocky Mountain Interventional Endoscopy Course (Nurses program): University of Colorado School of Medicine; ERCP: indications, contraindications, adverse events (02/12/2014) Gastroenterology-Surgery Grand rounds: University of Colorado School of Medicine; Stenting for esophageal leaks, fistulas, and perforations: Is it worth the hassle? (12/13/2013) House staff conference: University of Colorado School of Medicine; Management of Biliary Emergencies (11/07/2013) Gastroenterology Grand rounds: University of Colorado School of Medicine; Management of pain in chronic pancreatitis: Endoscopy versus surgery (11/1/2013) House staff conference: University of Colorado School of Medicine; Management of Acute pancreatitis (10/10/2013) House staff cytology conference: University of Colorado School of Medicine (10/29/2013; 11/26/2013; 01/28/2014; 02/25/2014; 03/25/2014; 05/27/2014)

4 Ihab El Hajj 4/13 Oral presentations/ Abstracts 1. El Hajj I, Brauer B, Fukami N, Wani S, Amateau S, Yen R, Shah RJ. Role of peroral pancreatoscopy (POP) in the evaluation of suspected main pancreatic duct neoplasia: A 13- year U.S. single center experience. Oral presentation by El Hajj I., Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 4, Chicago, IL. Research project selected for the Best of DDW collection for the ERCP special Interest Group (SIG) and re-presented, May 6, Gastrointest Endosc 2014:79(5):AB130. [Abstract] 2. Imler T, Morea J, El Hajj I, Klochan K, Sagi S, Umar N, Imperiale T. Clinical decision support processing for colonoscopy surveillance intervals. Digestive Disease Week, May 2013, Orlando, FL. Gastroenterology 2013;144(5-S1):S-20. [Abstract] 3. Blaney E, Rakitt T, Ou J, Holst JJ, Rehfeld JF, El Hajj I, O Keefe S. Gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity disrupts entero-pancreatic physiology. Digestive Disease Week, May 2013, Orlando, FL. Gastroenterology 2013;144(5-S1):S-170. [Abstract] 4. Choi EW, Lehman G, Chiorean M, El Hajj I, Schmidt S, Ballard D, Cote G, Fogel E, Watkins J, McHenry L, Sherman S. ERCP via gastrostomy versus Double Balloon enteroscopy assisted ERCP in patients with prior bariatric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Oral presentation by El Hajj I., Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 19-22, San Diego, CA. Gastrointest Endosc 2012;75(4):AB153. [Abstract] 5. Tsukamoto T, El Hajj I, Chanthaphavong RS, Stojadinovic A, Yokota H, Pape HS, Billiar T, Bauer AJ. Tissue trauma induction of gastrointestinal ileus: An innovative murine survival model of combat injury and its consequences. Oral presentation by El Hajj I., Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 1-May 5, New Orleans, LA. Gastroenterology 2010;138(5-S1): S1. [Abstract] 6. El Hajj I. Chronic pancreatitis session. Oral presentation by El Hajj I., National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) Fellow Symposium. April 16-18, Chicago, IL 7. Rakitt, T, El Hajj I, Ou J, Courcoulas A, O Keefe S. Gastric Bypass surgery suppresses pancreatic exocrine function. Oral presentation by El Hajj I., Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 30-June 3, Chicago, IL. Gastroenterology 2010;136(5- S1): A-73. [Abstract] 8. El Hajj I, Buranosky R. Atypical presentation of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). Chief of Medicine Conference (COMC), Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), May 07, Pittsburgh, PA. 9. El Hajj I, Sanders M. Marked elevation of CA19-9 not associated with malignancy. Annual Meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), April 9-12, Pittsburgh, PA. JGIM 2008;23(S2):S [Abstract] 10. Nazir A, Polynice V, Chanthaphavong S, El Hajj I, Buchholz BM, Bauer AJ. The adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model of gastrointestinal motility. Neurogastroenterology and Motility meeting (NGM), Nov 6-9, 2008, Lucerne, Switzerland 11. Hashash J, Abdul-Baki H, Azar C, El Hajj I, El Zahabi L, Chaar H, Sharara A. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of flupenthixol and melitracen (Deanxit ) in patients with functional dyspepsia. United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW). Oct 27-Oct 31, Paris, France. Gut 2007;56 (Suppl III):A8. [Abstract] 12. Aoun E, El Hajj I, Abdul-Baki H, Munzer R, Sidani S, Sharara A. Rifaximin in Abdominal Bloating and Flatulence Trial (RAFT): A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 69 th annual scientific meeting, Oct 29-Nov 3, Orlando, Florida. Am J Gastroenterol 2004;99(10):S281. [Abstract]

5 Ihab El Hajj 5/ Abdul-Baki H, El Zahabi L, El Hajj I, Azar C, Skoury A, Chaar H, Aoun E, Sharara A. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of Imipramine in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 71 th annual scientific meeting, Oct 20-Oct 25, Las Vegas, Nevada. Am J Gastroenterol 2006;101(s2):S484. [Abstract] Poster presentations/ Abstracts 1. Wani S, Muthusamy R, Wang A, DiMaio C, Brauer B, Easler J, Yen R, El Hajj I, Fukami N, Ghassemi K, Gonzalez S, Hosford L, Hollander T, Kushnir V, Ahmad J, Murad F, Prabhu A, Watson R, Strand D, Amateau S, Shah R, Edmundowicz S, Mullady D. Interobserver agreement between trainers and trainees: Results from a multicenter study evaluating learning curves and competency in ERCP. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 3-6, Chicago, IL. Gastrointest Endosc 2014:79(5):AB [Abstract] 2. Luz L, Cote G, Al-Haddad M, McHenry L, LeBlanc J, Sherman S, Moreira D, El Hajj I, McGreevy K, DeWitt J. Utility of EUS following endoscopic polypectomy of high risk rectosigmoid lesions. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 3-6, Chicago, IL. Gastrointest Endosc 2014:79(5):AB299. [Abstract] 3. Fukami N, Bults A, El Hajj I, Amateau S, Wani S, Brauer B, Shah R, Camilo J. Underwater EMR for colorectal lesions: a prospective study on efficacy and safety. Gastrointest Endosc 2014:79(5):AB270. [Abstract] 4. El Hajj I, Ballard D, Imperiale T, DeWitt J. Treatment of benign esophageal leaks, fistulae, and perforations with temporary stents: Evaluation of efficacy, complications and predictors of successful outcomes. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 18-21, Orlando, FL. Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77(5):AB [Abstract] 5. El Hajj I, Cote G, Sherman S, Lehman G, Fogel E, DeWitt M. EUS-guided rendezvous for pancreatic endotherapy after pancreaticoduodenectomy. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 19-Oct 24, Las Vegas, NV ACG Presidential Poster award Recipient. Am J Gastroenterol 2012:107(s1):S92. [Abstract] 6. Luz L, Cote G, Al-Haddad M, LeBlanc J, Sherman S, McHenry L, McGreevy K, El Hajj I, Moreira D, DeWitt J. Incremental yield of lower endoscopic ultrasound following endoscopic polypectomy of high risk rectal lesions. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 19-Oct 24, Las Vegas, NV. Am J Gastroenterol 2012:107(s1):S729. [Abstract] 7. El Hajj I, LeBlanc J, Sherman S, McHenry L, Al-Haddad M, DeWitt J. EUS-FNA and TCB of Pancreatic Metastases: A Large Single Center experience. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 7-10, Chicago, IL. Gastroenterology 2011;140(5,S1):S-764. [Abstract] 8. El Chafic A, DeWitt J, LeBlanc J, El Hajj I, Cote G, House MG, Sherman S, McHenry L, Pitt H, Mohamadnejad M, Johnson C, Al-Haddad M. Preoperative Endoscopic Ultrasound- Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA): Impact on Long-term Outcomes for Cholangiocarcinoma. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 7-10, Chicago, IL Gastrointest Endosc 2011;73(4):AB [Abstract]

6 Ihab El Hajj 6/13 9. Al-Haddad M, DeWitt J, Schmidt M, Sherman S, El Chafic A, El Hajj I, LeBlanc J, McHenry L, Imperiale TF. Comparison of cytopathology, tumor markers, and molecular analysis for the diagnosis of mucinous pancreatic cysts in patients undergoing surgical resection. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 15- Oct 20, San Antonio, TX ACG Presidential Poster award Recipient. Am J Gastroenterol 2010:105(s1):S63. [Abstract] 10. El Hajj I, El Chafic A, House M, Al-Haddad M. Ampullary carcinoid tumors: Unsuspected diagnosis in two patients with biliary and pancreatic ductal obstruction diagnosed by EUS- FNA. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 15-Oct 20, San Antonio, TX. Am J Gastroenterol 2010:105(s1):S367. [Abstract] 11. EL Hajj I, Cooper S, Lo D, Slivka A, Fasanella K, Khalid A, McGrath K, Sanders M. Combined EUS and ERCP in a single session is safe and effective for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic and biliary disorders. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 23-Oct 28, San Diego, CA. Am J Gastroenterol 2009;104(s3):S92. [Abstract] 12. Lo D, El Hajj I, Slivka A, Papachristou H, Sanders M. Comparison of third generation extracorporeal shock wave Lithotriptor (LithoGold) to first generation device for the management of pancreatic duct stones in symptomatic chronic calcific pancreatitis. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 23-Oct 28, San Diego, CA. Am J Gastroenterol 2009;104(s3):S67. [Abstract] 13. Sanders M, El Hajj I, Slivka A, Moser JA, Zeh HJ, Ramesh S, Delenick M, Rustein LA, Howell DA. Placement of self-expanding metal biliary stents (SEMS) in patients with resectable pancreatic cancer. Digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 30-June 3, Chicago, IL. Gastrointest Endosc 2009:69(5):AB266. [Abstract] 14. El Hajj I, Abu-Elmagd K, Wu T, O Keefe S. Can endoscopic visualization help predict histological changes and early rejection of small intestine grafts? American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 3-8, Orlando, FL. Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:S115. [Abstract] 15. El Hajj I, Ahmad J, Slivka A. Rapidly progressive sclerosing cholangitis post-surgery for inflammatory pancreatic pseudotumor. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 3-8, Orlando, FL. Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:S [Abstract] 16. El Hajj I, Malik S, Shaikh O, Sasatomi E, Kandil H. Celexocib-induced liver failure requiring orthotopic liver transplantation. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 3-8, Orlando, FL. Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:S248. [Abstract] 17. El Hajj I, Hawchar M, Soweid A, Maasri K, Tawil A, Barada K. Giant sporadic fundic gland polyp associated with positive fecal occult blood testing: Endoscopic and endosonographic features and management. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 3-8, Orlando, FL. Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:S249. [Abstract] 18. Sharara A, El Hajj I, Abdul-Baki H, Chaar H, Aoun E, Hashash J, Boustany S, Mroueh M, Kanj S. An open-label trial of prophylaxis with ertapenem in patients with obstructive jaundice undergoing ERCP. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual scientific meeting, Oct 3-8, Orlando, FL. Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:S151. [Abstract] 19. Sharara A, El Hajj I, Maasri K, Hashash J, Araj G. The effect of Acid, Pepsin and Gastric juice on the in vitro growth and sporulation of Clostridium diffcile. Digestive Disease Week

7 Ihab El Hajj 7/13 (DDW) annual scientific meeting, May 17-22, San Diego, California. Gastroenterology 2008;134(4-Suppl 1):A670 [Abstract] 20. El Hajj I, Rubin F. One patient, two primary lung cancers, two paraneoplastic syndromes. Annual Meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), April 9-12, Pittsburgh, PA. JGIM 2008;23(S2):S [Abstract] 21. Abdul-Baki H, Hashash J, El Hajj I, Azar C, El Zahabi L, Barada K, Mourad F, Chaar H, Sharara A. A randomized double-blind trial of the adjuvant use of Tegaserod (Zelmac ) in whole versus split dose of PEG-electrolyte solution for colonoscopy preparation (Z-prep trial). United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW). Oct 27-Oct 31, Paris, France. Endoscopy 2007;39(Suppl I):A362. [Abstract] 22. Sharara A, Abdul-Baki H, El Hajj I, Kreidieh N, Kfoury Baz E. Association of gastroduodenal disease phenotype with ABO blood group and Helicobacter pylori virulence-specific immunoserotypes. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 70 th annual scientific meeting, Oct 28-Nov 2, Honolulu, Hawaii. Am J Gastroenterol 2005;100(s9):S66. [Abstract] 23. Abdul-Baki H, Zahabi L, El Hajj I, Azar C, Ayyach B, Zantout H., Mourad F, Barada K., Aoun E., Sharara A. Clinical epidemiology of inflammatory bowel diseases in Lebanon: prevalence, practice patterns, and impact on quality of life. American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 70 th annual scientific meeting, Oct 28-Nov 2, Honolulu, Hawaii. Am J Gastroenterol 2005;100(s9):S319. [Abstract] 24. Sabra R, Tahseldar-Roumieh R, Ghali R, Tumeh Y, El Hajj I, Lugnier C. Role of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE 5) in altered vascular reactivity in cirrhotic rats. FASEB J 2004;18(5):A983. [Abstract] Peer reviewed papers (Original articles) 1. El Hajj II, Imperiale TF, Rex DK, Ballard D, Kesler KA, Birdas TJ, Fatima H, Kessler WR, DeWitt JM. Treatment of esophageal leaks, fistulae, and perforations with temporary stents: evaluation of efficacy, adverse events, and factors associated with successful outcomes. Gastrointest Endosc 2014;79(4): El Chafic AH, DeWitt J, LeBlanc JK, El Hajj II, Cote G, House MG, Sherman S, McHenry L, Pitt HA, Johnson C, Mohamadnejad M, Al-Haddad M. Impact of preoperative endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration on postoperative recurrence and survival in cholangiocarcinoma patients. Endoscopy 2013;45(11): Choi EK, Chiorean MV, Cote GA, El Hajj II, Ballard D, Fogel EL, Watkins JL, McHenry L, Sherman S, Lehman GA. ERCP via gastrostomy versus double balloon enteroscopy in patients with prior bariatric Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Surg Endosc 2013;27(10): El Hajj II, LeBlanc JK, Sherman S, Al-Haddad MA, Cote GA, McHenry L, DeWitt JM. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biopsy of pancreatic metastases: a large single-center experience. Pancreas 2013;42(3): O Keefe SJ, El Hajj II, Wu T, Martin D, Mohammed K, Abu-Elmagd K. Endoscopic evaluation of small intestine transplant grafts. Transplantation 2012;94(7): Sharara AI, El Hajj II, Mroueh M, Kyriacos SB, Abdul-Baki H, Chaar HF, Aoun E, Hashash JG, Mansour NM, Kanj SS. Prophylaxis with ertapenem in patients with obstructive jaundice

8 Ihab El Hajj 8/13 undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: safety, efficacy, and biliary penetration. South Med J 2011;104(3): Tsukamoto T, Antonic V, El Hajj II, Stojadinovic A, Binion DG, Izadjoo MJ, Yokota H, Pape HC, Bauer AJ. Novel model of peripheral tissue trauma-induced inflammation and gastrointestinal dysmotility. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2011;23(4): Barada K, El-Atrache M, El Hajj II, Rida K, El-Hajjar J, Mahfoud Z, Usta J. Homozygous mutations in the conserved ATP hinge region of the Wilson disease gene: association with liver disease. J Clin Gastroenterol 2010:44(6): Abdul-Baki H, El Hajj I, Elzahabi L, Azar C, Aoun E, Skoury A, Chaar H, Sharara A. A randomized controlled trial of imipramine in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(29): Abdul-Baki H, Hashash JG, El Hajj II, Azar C, El Zahabi L, Mourad FH, Barada KA, Sharara AI. A randomized, controlled, double-blind trial of the adjunct use of tegaserod in whole-dose or split-dose polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution for colonoscopy preparation. Gastrointest Endosc 2008; 68(2): Hashash JG, Abdul-Baki H, Azar C, El Hajj II, El Zahabi L, Chaar HF, Sharara AI. Clinical trial: a randomized controlled cross-over study of flupenthixol + melitracen in functional dyspepsia. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2008;27: Barada K, Nemer G, El Hajj II, Touma J, Cortas N, Boustany RM, Usta J. Early and severe liver disease associated with homozygosity for an exon 7 mutation, G691R, in Wilson s disease. Clin Genet 2007;72(3): Abdul-Baki H, El Hajj I, El-Zahabi LM, Azar C, Aoun E, Zantout H, Nasreddine W, Ayyach B, Mourad FH, Soweid A, Barada KA, Sharara AI. Clinical epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease in Lebanon. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2007;13(4): El-Zahabi LM, Jamali FR, El Hajj II, Naja M, Salem Z, Shamseddine A, El Saghir NS, Zaatari G, Geara F, Soweid AM. The value of EUS in predicting the response of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma to Helicobacter pylori eradication. Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65(1): El Hajj I, Abdul-Baki H, El-Zahabi L, Barada K. Primary coloduodenal fistula in Crohn s disease. Review article. Dig Dis Sci 2007;52(1): El Hajj II, Hashash JG, Baz EM, Abdul-Baki H, Sharara AI. ABO blood group and gastric cancer: rekindling an old fire?. South Med J 2007;100(7): Khayat AE, Soweid AM, Kattar MM, Tawil AN, El Hajj II, Azar C, Gold BD, Matar GM. Prevalence and clinical relevance of Helicobacter pylori CagA and VacA genes in Lebanese patients with gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. J Infect Developing Countries 2007;1(1): Sharara AI, Aoun E, Abdul-Baki H, Mounzer R, Sidani S, El Hajj I. A randomized doubleblind placebo-controlled trial of rifaximin in patients with abdominal bloating and flatulence. Am J Gastroenterol 2006;101(2): Sharara AI, Abdul-Baki H, El Hajj I, Kreidieh N, Kfoury Baz EM. Association of gastroduodenal disease phenotype with ABO blood group and Helicobacter pylori virulencespecific serotypes. Dig Liver Dis 2006;38(11): Haydar AA, Abchee AB, El Hajj II, Hujairi NM, Tfaili AS, Hatoum T, Quateen A, Bakri R, Afzali B, Goldsmith DJ. Bleeding post-coronary artery bypass. Clopidogrel--cure or culprit? J Med Liban 2006;54(1): El Hajj II, Haydar AA, Hujairi NM, Goldsmith DJ. The role of inflammation in acute coronary syndromes: review of the literature. J Med Liban 2004;52(2):96-102

9 Ihab El Hajj 9/13 Case Reports 1. El Hajj II, Lim LY, Luz LP, Fayad NF. Unusual intussusception within a hiatal hernia sac, reduced endoscopically. Gastrointest Endosc 2013;77(5): Luz LP, El Hajj II, DeWitt JM. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapeutic thoracocentesis. Gut and Liver 2013;7(3): El Hajj, Luz L, Dimitrov R, Al-Haddad M. Pleural metastases from pancreatic cancer diagnosed by EUS-guided FNA. Gastrointest Endosc 2012;76(3): El Hajj, Luz LP, Fayad NF. Intramural esophageal dissection after trans-esophageal echocardiogram. Dig Liver Dis 2012;44(10): El Hajj I, El Chafic AH, Cramer H, Al-Haddad M. Ampullary carcinoid tumors diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration in two patients with biliary and pancreatic duct obstruction. Endoscopy 2011;43 Suppl 2 UCTN:E El Hajj II, Clarke BW, Slivka A. Retrieval of a long foreign body from the stomach with a duodenoscope. Endoscopy 2011: Suppl2 UCTN:E El Hajj II, Malik S, McGrath KM. Endoscopic clipping of Dieulafoy s lesion in the upper esophagus. Dig Liver Dis 2010;42(2): El Hajj I, Hawchar M, Sharara A. NSAID-induced colopathy: case report and review of the literature. J Med Liban 2009;57(4): El Hajj II, Ahmad J, Slivka A. Rapidly progressive relapsing sclerosing cholangitis following surgery for pancreatic pseudotumor. Endoscopy 2009:41 Suppl 2:E El Hajj II, Malik SM, Alwakeel HR, Shaikh OS, Sasatomi E, Kandil HM. Celexocib-induced liver failure requiring orthotopic liver transplantation. World J Gastroenterol 2009;15(31): El Hajj II, Khalid A, Schoedel KE, Abu-Elmagd KM, McGrath KM, Fasanella KE. EUSguided FNA diagnosis of primary splenic lymphoma. Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69(3): El Hajj II, Hawchar M, Soweid A, Maasri K, Tawil A, Barada KA. Giant sporadic fundic gland polyp: endoscopic and endosonographic features and management. World J Gastroenterol 2008;14(42): El Hajj II, Sharara AI. Jejunojejunal intussusception caused by an inflammatory fibroid polyp. Case Report and Review of the literature. J Med Liban 2007;55(2): El Hajj II, Sharara AI. An unusual cause of jejunojejunal intussusception. Dig Liver Dis 2007;39(1): El Hajj I, El-Zahabi L, Abdul-Baki H, Barada K. Fecal impaction and systemic inflammatory response syndrome in a young male with cerebral palsy. South Med J 2006;99(5): El Hajj II, Salem ZM, Sharara AI. Colonic involvement by follicular small cell lymphoma. Dig Liver Dis 2006;38(1): Otrock ZK, Mahfouz RA, El Hajj II, Harb MI, Sawaya RA. Should we screen patients for inherited thrombophilia before starting thalidomide? Am J Clin Oncol 2006;29(1): El Saghir NS, El Hajj II, Makarem JA, Otrock ZK. Combined ovarian ablation and aromatase inhibition as first-line therapy for hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer in premenopausal women: report of three cases. Anticancer drugs 2006;17(8): El Hajj II, Otrock ZK, Sharara AI. Primary omental torsion: radiologic diagnosis in a young woman. Dig Dis Sci 2005;50(6): El Hajj II, Abbas J, Tawil AN, Mourad FH. Enterocutaneous fistula complicating a duodenal bezoar: an unusual presentation. Gastrointest Endosc 2005;61(7):877-8

10 Ihab El Hajj 10/ El Hajj II, Mourad FH, Shabb NS, Barada KA. Atorvastatin-induced severe gastric ulceration: a case report. World J Gastroenterol 2005;11(20): El Hajj II, Chehal A, El Saghir NS. Recurrent GI bleeding and surgery following the initial response to imatinib therapy in GIST of the stomach. Dig Dis Sci 2005;50(1): El Hajj II, Harb MI, Sawaya RA. Acute progressive bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome after upper respiratory tract infection. South Med J 2005;98(11): Uthman I, El-Sayyad J, El Hajj I, Bizri AR. Familial Mediterranean fever mimicking septic arthritis. Rheumatol Int 2005;25(8): El Saghir NS, El Hajj II, Geara FB, Hourani MH. Trauma-associated growth of suspected dormant micrometastasis. BMC Cancer 2005;5: Choueiri MB, Otrock ZK, Tawil AN, El Hajj II, El Saghir NS. Inflammatory breast cancer in a male. N Z Med J 2005;118(1218):U El Hajj I, Sharara AI, Rockey DC. Subfulminant liver failure associated with quetiapine. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2004;16(12): El Hajj II, Salem ZM, Birjawi GA, Taher AT, Soweid AM. Heterozygous prothrombin 20210G/A mutation, associated with hyperhomocysteinemia, and homozygous methelynetetrahydrofolate reductase 677C/T mutation, in a patient with portal and mesenteric venous thrombosis. Hematol J 2004;5(6): El Hajj II, Sharara A, Taher A. Chronic hepatitis C associated with Coombs-positive hemolytic anemia. Hematol J 2004;5(4): El Hajj I, Uthman I, Chahel A, Khoury F, Arayssi T, Taher A. Familial antiphospholipid antibodies and acquired circulating anticoagulants. Lupus. 2004;13(10): Harb M, El Hajj I, Sawaya RA. Metronidazole-induced status epilepticus. BMJ Middle East 2004;11(116):6 32. El Hajj I, Chehal A, Shamseddine A, Mourad YA, Taher A. Hb H disease and multiple myeloma. Hemoglobin 2004; 28(1): Uthman I, El Hajj I, Traboulsi R, Taher A. Hodgkin s lymphoma presenting as Tietze s syndrome. Arthritis Rheum 2003;49(5): El Hajj M, El Hajj I. Evaluation for hepatic diseases in a primary care setting. Primary care update for Ob/Gyn 2002;9(2):76-79 Book Chapters & Reviews 1. El Hajj II, Shah RJ. Pancreatoscopy for the diagnosis of pancreatic neoplasia. In Wagh MS, Dragonov PV, eds. Pancreatic masses: Advances in diagnosis and therapy, 1st Edition. Springer Science. Palo Alto, CA In press 2. El Hajj II, Fukami N. Endoscopic submucosal dissection: current and future perspectives. In: Jonnalagadda S, Editor. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1st Edition. Springer Science. Swathmore, PA In press 3. El Hajj II, Kahi CJ. What is the role of chromoendoscopy in screening colonoscopy? Will it help differentiate different types of polyps, and is it useful for proximal serrated polyps. In: Leung J, Lo S, eds. Curbside consultation in Endoscopy: 49 Clinical Questions. 2nd Edition. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Inc; 2014: El Hajj II, DeWitt JM, Cote GA. Diagnosis and Staging of premalignant and early malignant diseases of the gallbladder, bile ducts, and ampulla of Vater. In: Deutsch J, Banks M, eds.

11 Ihab El Hajj 11/13 Gastrointestinal endoscopy in the cancer patient, 1st Edition: Wiley-Blackwell Inc. 2013: El Hajj II, Cote GA. Endoscopic diagnosis and management of ampullary lesions. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2013;23(1): Al-Haddad M, El Hajj II, Eloubeidi MA. Endoscopic ultrasound for the evaluation of cystic lesions of the pancreas. Review. JOP 2010:11(4): Barada K, Abdul-Baki H, El Hajj I, Hashash JG, Green PH. Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the setting of anticogaulation and antiplatelet therapy. J Clin Gastroenterol 2009;43(1):5-12 Magazine/Television Interviews 1. Physicians and fellows weigh in on endoscopic training. The Channel - A Cook Medical News Publication, Issue 2, Cook Medical 2. Television interview on Future TV, Lebanon: GERD, March 2007 Ongoing Research 1. El Hajj I, Fukami N, Brauer B, Wani S, Amateau S, Yen R, Shah RJ. Role of peroral pancreatoscopy (POP) in the evaluation of suspected main pancreatic duct neoplasia: A 13- year U.S. single center experience. 2. Fukami N, El Hajj I, Bults A, Amateau S, Wani S, Brauer B, Shah R, Camilo J. Underwater EMR for colorectal lesions: A prospective study on safety and efficacy. 3. Wani S, Muthusamy R, Wang A, DiMaio C, Fukami N, El Hajj I, Brauer B, Easler J, Yen R, Ghassemi K, Gonzalez S, Hosford L, Hollander T, Kushnir V, Ahmad J, Murad F, Prabhu A, Watson R, Strand D, Amateau S, Shah R, Edmundowicz S, Mullady D. Interobserver agreement between trainers and trainees: Results from a multicenter study evaluating learning curves and competency in ERCP. 4. El Hajj I, Cote G, Sherman S, Lehman G, Fogel E, McHenry L, DeWitt M. EUS-guided rendez-vous for pancreatic endotherapy after pancreaticoduodenectomy. 5. El Hajj I, Chiorean M, Cote G. Isolated intestinal Angiomatosis: Case series and review of the literature. Journal Review Board May 10-present Oct 08-present May 07-present Jan07-present Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Digestive Diseases and Sciences Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Southern Medical Journal Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Lebanese Medical Journal

12 Ihab El Hajj 12/13 Personal Fluent in English, French, and Lebanese Hobbies: swimming and scuba diving (open water, deep and advanced diving, and Nitrox)

13 Ihab El Hajj 13/13 References Stuart Sherman, MD Professor of Medicine, Glen Lehman Professor of Gastroenterology Clinical Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Indiana University Phone: John DeWitt, MD Professor of Medicine Director, Endoscopic ultrasound and Innovative endoscopy Indiana University Phone: Douglas Rex, MD Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Chancellor s Professor of Gastroenterology Director of Endoscopy Indiana University Phone: drex@iupui.edu Raj Shah, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy Services Medical Co-Director, Digestive Health Center University of Colorado Denver Phone: raj.shah@udencer.edu Norio Fukami, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Endoscopic Ultrasound Medical Co-Director, Digestive Health Center University of Colorado Denver Phone: norio.fukami@ucdenver.edu