Dr. Mena M. Bakhit is an advanced endoscopist and academic gastroenterologist with recognized expertise in interventional EUS, complex ERCP, and advanced endoscopic mucosal resection. He currently serves as Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Director and Attending Advanced Endoscopist at Beth Israel Lahey Health – Lahey Hospital, where he leads an ACGME‑compliant advanced endoscopy training program.
KEY INTERESTS AND RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
- Co‑author on large U.S. multicenter studies evaluating EUS‑guided gallbladder drainage using lumen‑apposing metal stents (LAMS) and EDGE outcomes.
- Extensive hands‑on experience with LAMS, OTSC, endoscopic suturing, cryotherapy, AI‑assisted colonoscopy tools, and advanced endoscopic accessories.
- Author or co‑author of publications in leading journals including Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Endoscopy International Open, Clinical Infectious Diseases, and Annals of Gastroenterology.
