Steven Edmundowicz, MD

Professional Titles

• Medical Director for Endoscopy in the Digestive Health Center

Recognitions

• Fellow of the ASGE, ASGE (2012)
  Recognition for expertise and participation in the national endoscopy society, ASGE (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
• Master of the ASGE, ASGE (2019)
  Recognition for outstanding service to the ASGE beyond the level of Fellowship
• 5280 Top Doctors Gastroenterology, 5280 Magazine (2024)
  Voted regional Top Doctor

Research Interests

Publications

• Edmundowicz SA. This dog can hunt! Maybe?. Gastrointest Endosc. 2016 Oct;84(4):604-5. PubMed PMID: 27633355
• Sullivan S, Edmundowicz SA. Intragastric balloons for weight loss: Not just occupying space in the stomach. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2016 Sep;24(9):1833. PubMed PMID: 27466068
• Ge PS, Gaddam S, Keach JW, Mullady D, Fukami N, Edmundowicz SA, Azar RR, Shah RJ, Murad FM, Kushnir VM, Ghassemi KF, Sedarat A, Watson RR, Amateau SK, Brauer BC, Yen RD, Hosford L, Hollander T, Donahue TR, Schulick RD, Edil BH, McCarter MD, Gajdos C, Attwell AR, Muthusamy VR, Early DS, Wani S. Predictors for Surgical Referral in Patients With Pancreatic Cystic Lesions Undergoing Endoscopic Ultrasound: Results From a Large Multicenter Cohort Study. Pancreas. 2016 Jan;45(1):51-7. PubMed PMID: 26262589
• Ganz RA, Edmundowicz SA, Taiganides PA, Lipham JC, Smith CD, DeVault KR, Horgan S, Jacobsen G, Luketich JD, Smith CC, Schlack-Haerer SC, Kothari SN, Dunst CM, Watson TJ, Peters J, Oelschlager BK, Perry KA, Melvin S, Bemelman WA, Smout AJ, Dunn D. Long-term Outcomes of Patients Receiving a Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device for Gastroesophageal Reflux. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 May;14(5):671-7. PubMed PMID: 26044316
• Mittal C, Obuch JC, Hammad H, Edmundowicz SA, Wani S, Shah RJ, Brauer BC, Attwell AR, Kaplan JB, Wagh MS. Technical feasibility, diagnostic yield, and safety of micro forceps biopsies during EUS evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 Jan 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29309781
• Lang GD, Fritz C, Bhat T, Das KK, Murad FM, Early DS, Edmundowicz SA, Kushnir VM, Mullady DK. EUS-guided drainage of peripancreatic fluid collections with lumen-apposing metal stents and plastic double-pigtail stents: comparison of efficacy and adverse event rates. Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 Jan;87(1):150-157. PubMed PMID: 28713067
• Wani S, Muthusamy VR, Shaheen NJ, Yadlapati R, Wilson R, Abrams JA, Bergman J, Chak A, Chang K, Das A, Dumot J, Edmundowicz SA, Eisen G, Falk GW, Fennerty MB, Gerson L, Ginsberg GG, Grande D, Hall M, Harnke B, Inadomi J, Jankowski J, Lightdale CJ, Makker J, Odze RD, Pech O, Sampliner RE, Spechler S, Triadafilopoulos G, Wallace MB, Wang K, Waxman I, Komanduri S. Development of quality indicators for endoscopic eradication therapies in Barrett's esophagus: the TREAT-BE (Treatment with Resection and Endoscopic Ablation Techniques for Barrett's Esophagus) Consortium. Gastrointest Endosc. 2017 Jul;86(1):1-17.e3. PubMed PMID: 28576294
• Fujii-Lau LL, Cinnor B, Shaheen N, Gaddam S, Komanduri S, Muthusamy VR, Das A, Wilson R, Simon VC, Kushnir V, Mullady D, Edmundowicz SA, Early DS, Wani S. Recurrence of intestinal metaplasia and early neoplasia after endoscopic eradication therapy for Barrett's esophagus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open. 2017 Jun;5(6):E430-E449. PubMed PMID: 28573176
• Wani S, Muthusamy VR, Shaheen NJ, Yadlapati R, Wilson R, Abrams JA, Bergman J, Chak A, Chang K, Das A, Dumot J, Edmundowicz SA, Eisen G, Falk GW, Fennerty MB, Gerson L, Ginsberg GG, Grande D, Hall M, Harnke B, Inadomi J, Jankowski J, Lightdale CJ, Makker J, Odze RD, Pech O, Sampliner RE, Spechler S, Triadafilopoulos G, Wallace MB, Wang K, Waxman I, Komanduri S. Development of Quality Indicators for Endoscopic Eradication Therapies in Barrett's Esophagus: The TREAT-BE (Treatment With Resection and Endoscopic Ablation Techniques for Barrett's Esophagus) Consortium. Am J Gastroenterol. 2017 Jul;112(7):1032-1048. PubMed PMID: 28570552
• Lim KH, Langley E, Gao F, Luo J, Li L, Meyer G, Kim P, Singh S, Kushnir VM, Early DS, Mullady DK, Edmundowicz SA, Wani S, Murad FM, Cao D, Azar RR, Wang-Gillam A. A clinically feasible multiplex proteomic immunoassay as a novel functional diagnostic for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Oncotarget. 2017 Apr 11;8(15):24250-24261. PubMed PMID: 28445954
• Ge PS, Muthusamy VR, Gaddam S, Jaiyeola DM, Kim S, Sedarat A, Donahue TR, Hosford L, Wilson RH, Grande DP, Keswani RN, Kushnir VM, Mullady D, Edmundowicz SA, Early DS, Komanduri S, Wani S, Watson RR. Evaluation of the 2015 AGA guidelines on pancreatic cystic neoplasms in a large surgically confirmed multicenter cohort. Endosc Int Open. 2017 Mar;5(3):E201-E208. PubMed PMID: 28317015
• Edmundowicz SA. Small Bowel Target Devices and Techniques. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2017 Apr;27(2):289-297. PubMed PMID: 28292407
• Sullivan S, Edmundowicz SA, Thompson CC. Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies: New and Emerging Technologies. Gastroenterology. 2017 May;152(7):1791-1801. PubMed PMID: 28192103
• Edmundowicz SA, Shelby S. A new gastric balloon for weight loss that eliminates the need for endoscopy - good news for the bariatrician. Endoscopy. 2017 Feb;49(2):108-109. PubMed PMID: 28147392
• Sullivan S, Swain JM, Woodman G, Antonetti M, De La Cruz-Muñoz N, Jonnalagadda SS, Ujiki M, Ikramuddin S, Ponce J, Ryou M, Reynoso J, Chhabra R, Sorenson GB, Clarkston WK, Edmundowicz SA, Eagon JC, Mullady DK, Leslie D, Lavin TE, Thompson CC. Randomized sham-controlled trial evaluating efficacy and safety of endoscopic gastric plication for primary obesity: The ESSENTIAL trial. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2017 Feb;25(2):294-301. PubMed PMID: 28000425
• Dua KS, DeWitt JM, Kessler WR, Diehl DL, Draganov PV, Wagh MS, Kahaleh M, Wong Kee Song LM, Khara HS, Khan AH, Aburajab MM, Ballard D, Forsmark CE, Edmundowicz SA, Brauer BC, Tyberg A, Buttar NS, Adler DG. A phase 3, multicenter, prospective, single-blinded, noninferiority, randomized controlled trial on the performance of a novel esophageal stent with an anti-reflux valve (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Jan 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30684601
• Han S, Yadlapati R, Simon V, Ezekwe E, Early DS, Kushnir V, Hollander T, Brauer BC, Hammad H, Edmundowicz SA, Wood M, Shaheen NJ, Muthusamy RV, Komanduri S, Wani S. Dysplasia severity is associated with poor quality of life in patients with Barrett's esophagus referred for endoscopic eradication therapy. Dis Esophagus. 2019 Jan 1;32(1). PubMed PMID: 30169612
• Kushnir VM, Mullady DK, Das K, Lang G, Hollander TG, Murad FM, Jackson SA, Toney NA, Finkelstein SD, Edmundowicz SA. The Diagnostic Yield of Malignancy Comparing Cytology, FISH, and Molecular Analysis of Cell Free Cytology Brush Supernatant in Patients With Biliary Strictures Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography (ERC): A Prospective Study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2018 Aug 13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30106834
• Wani S, Keswani RN, Han S, Aagaard EM, Hall M, Simon V, Abidi WM, Banerjee S, Baron TH, Bartel M, Bowman E, Brauer BC, Buscaglia JM, Carlin L, Chak A, Chatrath H, Choudhary A, Confer B, Coté GA, Das KK, DiMaio CJ, Dries AM, Edmundowicz SA, El Chafic AH, El Hajj I, Ellert S, Ferreira J, Gamboa A, Gan IS, Gangarosa LM, Gannavarapu B, Gordon SR, Guda NM, Hammad HT, Harris C, Jalaj S, Jowell PS, Kenshil S, Klapman J, Kochman ML, Komanduri S, Lang G, Lee LS, Loren DE, Lukens FJ, Mullady D, Muthusamy VR, Nett AS, Olyaee MS, Pakseresht K, Perera P, Pfau P, Piraka C, Poneros JM, Rastogi A, Razzak A, Riff B, Saligram S, Scheiman JM, Schuster I, Shah RJ, Sharma R, Spaete JP, Singh A, Sohail M, Sreenarasimhaiah J, Stevens T, Tabibian JH, Tzimas D, Uppal DS, Urayama S, Vitterbo D, Wang AY, Wassef W, Yachimski P, Zepeda-Gomez S, Zuchelli T, Early D. Competence in Endoscopic Ultrasound and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, From Training Through Independent Practice. Gastroenterology. 2018 Nov;155(5):1483-1494.e7. PubMed PMID: 30056094
• Wani S, Keswani RN, Petersen B, Edmundowicz SA, Walsh CM, Huang C, Cohen J, Cote G. Training in EUS and ERCP: standardizing methods to assess competence. Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 Jun;87(6):1371-1382. PubMed PMID: 29709305
• Wani S, Sultan S, Qumseya B, Michalek J, Dewitt J, Edmundowicz SA, Woods KL. The ASGE'S vision for developing clinical practice guidelines: the path forward. Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 Apr;87(4):932-933. PubMed PMID: 29571779
• Lang GD, Mullady DK, Early DS, Hollander T, Edmundowicz SA, Murad FM, Strasberg SM, Fields RC, Hawkins WG, Doyle MB, Chapman WC, Wang-Gillam A, Kushnir VM. Utility of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Evaluating Local Recurrence After Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Nov;16(11):1834-1835. PubMed PMID: 29505906
• Mittal C, Obuch JC, Hammad H, Edmundowicz SA, Wani S, Shah RJ, Brauer BC, Attwell AR, Kaplan JB, Wagh MS. Technical feasibility, diagnostic yield, and safety of microforceps biopsies during EUS evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 May;87(5):1263-1269. PubMed PMID: 29309781
• Lang GD, Fritz C, Bhat T, Das KK, Murad FM, Early DS, Edmundowicz SA, Kushnir VM, Mullady DK. EUS-guided drainage of peripancreatic fluid collections with lumen-apposing metal stents and plastic double-pigtail stents: comparison of efficacy and adverse event rates. Gastrointest Endosc. 2018 Jan;87(1):150-157. PubMed PMID: 28713067
• Han S, Yadlapati R, Simon V, Ezekwe E, Early DS, Kushnir V, Hollander T, Brauer BC, Hammad H, Edmundowicz SA, Wood M, Shaheen NJ, Muthusamy RV, Komanduri S, Wani S. Dysplasia severity is associated with poor quality of life in patients with Barrett's esophagus referred for endoscopic eradication therapy. Dis Esophagus. 2019 Jan 1;32(1). PubMed PMID: 30169612
• Dua KS, DeWitt JM, Kessler WR, Diehl DL, Draganov PV, Wagh MS, Kahaleh M, Wong Kee Song LM, Khara HS, Khan AH, Aburajab MM, Ballard D, Forsmark CE, Edmundowicz SA, Brauer BC, Tyberg A, Buttar NS, Adler DG. A phase III, multicenter, prospective, single-blinded, noninferiority, randomized controlled trial on the performance of a novel esophageal stent with an antireflux valve (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Jul;90(1):64-74.e3. PubMed PMID: 30684601
• Gawron AJ, Bell R, Abu Dayyeh BK, Buckley FP, Chang K, Dunst CM, Edmundowicz SA, Jobe B, Lipham JC, Lister D, Canto MI, Smith MS, Starpoli AA, Triadafilopoulos G, Watson TJ, Wilson E, Pandolfino JE, Kaizer A, Van De Voorde Z, Yadlapati R. Surgical and endoscopic management options for patients with GERD based on proton pump inhibitor symptom response: recommendations from an expert U.S. panel. Gastrointest Endosc. 2020 Jan 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32007519
• Edmundowicz SA. Metabolic endoscopy, here to stay!. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Oct;90(4):682-683. PubMed PMID: 31540635
• Thompson CC, Abu Dayyeh BK, Kushnir V, Kushner RF, Jirapinyo P, Schorr AB, Aronne LJ, Amaro A, Jaffe DL, Schulman AR, Early D, Stein AC, Sharaiha R, Edmundowicz SA, Bohning JM, Jensen MD, Shukla AP, Apovian C, Kim DW, Tran D, Zarrinpar A, Ryan MB, Young M, Lowe A, Haas M, Goldsmith H, McCrea J, Sullivan S. Aspiration therapy for the treatment of obesity: 4-year results of a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 Aug;15(8):1348-1354. PubMed PMID: 31302000
• Edmundowicz SA, Thompson CC. Endoscopic Gastroplasty Letter: ASGE/ABE. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 Nov;15(11):2004-2005. PubMed PMID: 31262646
• Han S, Raijman I, Machicado JD, Edmundowicz SA, Shah RJ. Per Oral Pancreatoscopy Identification of Main-duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms and Concomitant Pancreatic Duct Stones: Not Mutually Exclusive. Pancreas. 2019 Jul;48(6):792-794. PubMed PMID: 31210658
• Walsh CM, Cohen J, Woods KL, Wang KK, Andersen DK, Anderson MA, Dunkin BJ, Edmundowicz SA, Faigel DO, Law JK, Marks JM, Sedlack RE, Thompson CC, Vargo JJ 2nd. ASGE EndoVators Summit: simulators and the future of endoscopic training. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Jul;90(1):13-26. PubMed PMID: 31122744
• Han S, Shah RJ, Brauer BC, Edmundowicz SA, Hammad HT, Wagh MS, Wani S, Attwell AR. A Comparison of Endoscopic Retrograde Pancreatography With or Without Pancreatoscopy for Removal of Pancreatic Duct Stones. Pancreas. 2019 May Jun;48(5):690-697. PubMed PMID: 31091217
• Machicado JD, Obuch JC, Goodman KA, Schefter TE, Frakes J, Hoffe S, Latifi K, Simon VC, Santangelo T, Ezekwe E, Edmundowicz SA, Brauer BC, Shah RJ, Hammad HT, Wagh MS, Attwell A, Han S, Klapman J, Wani S. Endoscopic Ultrasound Placement of Preloaded Fiducial Markers Shortens Procedure Time Compared to Back-Loaded Markers. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Dec;17(13):2749-2758.e2. PubMed PMID: 31042578
• Turkeltaub JA, Edmundowicz SA. Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies: Intragastric Balloons, Tissue Apposition, and Aspiration Therapy. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2019 Jun;17(2):187-201. PubMed PMID: 30963378
• Wani S, Han S, Simon V, Hall M, Early D, Aagaard E, Abidi WM, Banerjee S, Baron TH, Bartel M, Bowman E, Brauer BC, Buscaglia JM, Carlin L, Chak A, Chatrath H, Choudhary A, Confer B, Coté GA, Das KK, DiMaio CJ, Dries AM, Edmundowicz SA, El Chafic AH, El Hajj I, Ellert S, Ferreira J, Gamboa A, Gan IS, Gangarosa L, Gannavarapu B, Gordon SR, Guda NM, Hammad HT, Harris C, Jalaj S, Jowell P, Kenshil S, Klapman J, Kochman ML, Komanduri S, Lang G, Lee LS, Loren DE, Lukens FJ, Mullady D, Muthusamy RV, Nett AS, Olyaee MS, Pakseresht K, Perera P, Pfau P, Piraka C, Poneros JM, Rastogi A, Razzak A, Riff B, Saligram S, Scheiman JM, Schuster I, Shah RJ, Sharma R, Spaete JP, Singh A, Sohail M, Sreenarasimhaiah J, Stevens T, Tabibian JH, Tzimas D, Uppal DS, Urayama S, Vitterbo D, Wang AY, Wassef W, Yachimski P, Zepeda-Gomez S, Zuchelli T, Keswani RN. Setting minimum standards for training in EUS and ERCP: results from a prospective multicenter study evaluating learning curves and competence among advanced endoscopy trainees. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 Jun;89(6):1160-1168.e9. PubMed PMID: 30738985
• Kushnir VM, Mullady DK, Das K, Lang G, Hollander TG, Murad FM, Jackson SA, Toney NA, Finkelstein SD, Edmundowicz SA. The Diagnostic Yield of Malignancy Comparing Cytology, FISH, and Molecular Analysis of Cell Free Cytology Brush Supernatant in Patients With Biliary Strictures Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiography (ERC): A Prospective Study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2019 Oct;53(9):686-692. PubMed PMID: 30106834
• Han S, Wani S, Edmundowicz SA, Soetikno R, Hammad H. Feasibility of endoscopic suturing to prevent adverse events and hospitalization after endoscopic submucosal dissection. Endosc Int Open. 2020 Sep;8(9):E1212-E1217. PubMed PMID: 32904784
• Bowen LK, Johannes K, Zuetell E, Calahan KN, Edmundowicz SA, Long R, Rentschler ME. Patterned enteroscopy balloon design factors influence tissue anchoring. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2020 Nov;111:103966. PubMed PMID: 32810654
• Kolb JM, Wani S, Soetikno R, Edmundowicz SA, Hammad H. Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early esophageal and gastric neoplasia in decompensated cirrhosis with varices. Endoscopy. 2020 Aug 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32757192
• Han S, Tatman P, Mehrotra S, Wani S, Attwell AR, Edmundowicz SA, Brauer BC, Wagh MS, Hammad HT, Shah RJ. Combination of ERCP-Based Modalities Increases Diagnostic Yield for Biliary Strictures. Dig Dis Sci. 2020 May 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32430658
• Edmundowicz SA. Is a Solution to Duodenoscope-transmitted Infections Good Enough and Can We Afford it?. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Aug;18(9):1933-1934. PubMed PMID: 32302708
• Gawron AJ, Bell R, Abu Dayyeh BK, Buckley FP, Chang K, Dunst CM, Edmundowicz SA, Jobe B, Lipham JC, Lister D, Canto MI, Smith MS, Starpoli AA, Triadafilopoulos G, Watson TJ, Wilson E, Pandolfino JE, Kaizer A, Van De Voorde Z, Yadlapati R. Surgical and endoscopic management options for patients with GERD based on proton pump inhibitor symptom response: recommendations from an expert U.S. panel. Gastrointest Endosc. 2020 Jul;92(1):78-87.e2. PubMed PMID: 32007519
• Nieto J, Mekaroonkamol P, Shah R, Khashab MA, Loren DE, Waxman I, Edmundowicz SA, Willingham FF. Electrocautery-enhanced Lumen-apposing Metal Stents in the Management of Symptomatic Pancreatic Fluid Collections: Results From the Multicenter Prospective Pivotal Trial. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2021 Apr 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33899781
• Han S, Attwell AR, Tatman P, Edmundowicz SA, Hammad HT, Wagh MS, Wani S, Shah RJ. Adverse Events Associated With Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Pancreatography. Pancreas. 2021 Mar 1;50(3):378-385. PubMed PMID: 33835969
• Kolb JM, Wani S, Soetikno R, Edmundowicz SA, Hammad H. Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early esophageal and gastric neoplasia in decompensated cirrhosis with varices. Endoscopy. 2021 Apr;53(4):E128-E129. PubMed PMID: 32757192
• Han S, Tatman P, Mehrotra S, Wani S, Attwell AR, Edmundowicz SA, Brauer BC, Wagh MS, Hammad HT, Shah RJ. Combination of ERCP-Based Modalities Increases Diagnostic Yield for Biliary Strictures. Dig Dis Sci. 2021 Apr;66(4):1276-1284. PubMed PMID: 32430658
• Mittal C, Muthusamy VR, Simon VC, Brauer BC, Mullady DK, Hollander T, Sloan I, Kushnir V, Early D, Rastogi A, Hammad HT, Edmundowicz SA, Han S, Thaker AM, Ezekwe E, Wani S, Kwasny MJ, Komanduri S. Threshold evaluation for optimal number of endoscopic treatment sessions to achieve complete eradication of Barrett's metaplasia. Endoscopy. 2022 Oct;54(10):927-933. PubMed PMID: 35135015

Professional Memberships

• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Master
• American Gastroenterological Association, Member
• American College of Gastroenterology, Member

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital

• University of Colorado Cancer Center

Specialty Information

• Gastroenterology, Board Certification

• Digestive System - Therapeutic Endoscopy
• Digestive System