Medical School
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2014)
Undergraduate School
- BSc (Hons), Wayne State University (MI) (2010)
Internship
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program (2015)
Residency
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program, Internal Medicine (2017)
Fellowships
- University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program, Gastroenterology (2020)
- University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program, Advanced Endoscopy (2021)
Department
Medicine-GastroenterologyProfessional Titles
- Director of Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound
Publications
- Lopimpisuth C, Vedantam S, Danpanichkul P, Mahfouz M, Orr J, Javed A, Kumar S, Barkin JA, Amin S, Bhalla S. Postprocedural cholecystitis following covered self-expandable metal stent placement in patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 Jul 1. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 40602730
- Shah R, Vedantam S, Bhalla S, Ferrante N, Amin S. A comparison of technical and clinical success between lesser and greater curvature approaches in gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 Dec;102(6):789-796.e7. PubMed PMID: 40541692
- Rodriguez AA, Vedantam S, Acosta CJ, Bhalla S, Barkin JA. Pancreatic Cancer Solitary Metastasis to Colon is a Rare Entity. ACG Case Rep J. 2025 May;12(5):e01674. PubMed PMID: 40291602
Professional Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology, Committee Member
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Digestive Health Center - Anschutz Medical Campus1635 Aurora Ct
5th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2777
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Gastroenterology, Board Certification
- Internal Medicine, Board Certification
- Digestive System - Chronic Pancreatitis
- Digestive System
- Digestive System - Colonoscopy
- Digestive System - Gastroenterology (Stomach, Bowel, General GI Problems)
- Digestive System - Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Digestive System - Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Digestive System - Surgical Endoscopy
- Cancers - Bile Duct Cancer
- Cancers
- Cancers - Biliary Cancer
- Cancers - Cancer Prevention
- Cancers - Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include management of benign and malignant pancreaticobiliary disease including – pancreatic cysts, acute and chronic pancreatitis, complications of pancreatitis (pseudocysts, necrosis, pancreatic duct strictures), early detection of pancreas cancer, endoscopic therapy for bile duct strictures (cancers, primary sclerosing cholangitis, autoimmune hepatitis, chronic pancreatitis), ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy, and endoscopic management of bariatric surgery complications. Dr. Bhalla has a keen interest in EUS-guided therapeutic interventions to allow for creative problem solving to improve the quality of life for his patients.
Care Philosophy
I aim to provide a wholistic approach in the care for my patients. Utilizing medical management and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures I strive to ensure my patients will have an understanding of their medical condition, the procedures they may need and the tools to continue to improve their health.
My clinical interests include management of benign and malignant pancreaticobiliary disease including – pancreatic cysts, acute and chronic pancreatitis, complications of pancreatitis (pseudocysts, necrosis, pancreatic duct strictures), early detection of pancreas cancer, endoscopic therapy for bile duct strictures (cancers, primary sclerosing cholangitis, autoimmune hepatitis, chronic pancreatitis), ERCP in patients with surgically altered anatomy, and endoscopic management of bariatric surgery complications. Dr. Bhalla has a keen interest in EUS-guided therapeutic interventions to allow for creative problem solving to improve the quality of life for his patients.
Care Philosophy
I aim to provide a wholistic approach in the care for my patients. Utilizing medical management and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures I strive to ensure my patients will have an understanding of their medical condition, the procedures they may need and the tools to continue to improve their health.
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