Abhinav Sankineni, MD| Gastroenterology | MedStar Health
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Specialties: Gastroenterology
Languages: Spanish, English, Hindi, Telugu
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About me
Abhinav Sankineni MD, MPH, is a highlycompetent and specialized gastroenterologist at MedStar Health. He is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for those diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorders. In his daily work, Dr. Sankineni strives to improve health outcomes and promote preventive healthcare measures in the community. Dr. Sankineni offers various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal Wireless pH Monitoring
- Esophageal and Biliary Stenting
- Enteral Stenting
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Cryoablation
In addition to his medical education at the Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences in Telangana, India, and his clinical training at both Abington Memorial Hospital and Temple University Hospital, Dr. Sankineni holds a master’s degree in public health from West Virginia University. This underscores his commitment to public health issues and the application of preventive healthcare measures.
Philosophy of Care
“Gastroenterology is a complex field, and it’s important that we tailor care to address the specific needs of each patient. I offer a very diverse range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with a goal to help each patient overcome his or her challenges and maximize their quality of life.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Choledocholithiasis
- Dilation Of Common Hepatic Duct
- Dilation Of Common Hepatic Duct With Stent
- Endoscopic Biliary Ductal System Catheterization
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Biopsy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Calculi Removal
- Ercp With Balloon Dilation
- Transrectal Ultrasound
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Achalasia
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Choledocholithiasis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Colon Stricture
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagitis
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Jaundice
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreas Cancer
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Rectal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Swallowing Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Celiac Plexus Block
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Through Stoma
- Colonoscopy With Injection
- Dilation Of Common Hepatic Duct
- Dilation Of Common Hepatic Duct With Stent
- Dilation Of Esophagus
- EGD With Dilation
- Endoscopic Biliary Ductal System Catheterization
- Endoscopic Diagnostic Common Bile Duct Excision
- Endoscopic Diagnostic Common Hepatic Duct Excision
- Endoscopic Diagnostic Pancreas Drainage
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Pancreatic Ductal System Catheterization
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Biopsy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Calculi Removal
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Papilla Cannulation
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Endoscopy With Biopsy
- Ercp With Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Debridement
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal PH Monitoring
- Flexible Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Biopsy
- Fluoroscopy Of Bile Ducts
- Fluoroscopy Of Stomach
- Gastric Stenting
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Test
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Hepatobiliary Duct Inspection
- Intrahepatic Cholangiogram
- Lower Gi Endoscopy
- Lower Gi Therapeutic Substance Introduction
- Operative Endoscopy
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Rectal Stricture Dilation
- Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Sigmoidoscopy With Biopsy
- Sigmoidoscopy With Foreign Body Removal
- Stent Placement
- Stomach Drainage
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Tube Gastrostomy
- Ultrasonography Of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Unlisted Small Intestine Procedure
- Upper Esophagus Dilation, Endoscopic
- Upper Gi Endoscopy
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-EPO Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Choice POS
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-POS
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Medicare FFS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- First Health PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Network OA
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- UHC Passport
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Choice Fund PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Choice POS II
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Choice
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Aetna Basic
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Student Resources
- Sentara Health
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Medicare Direct
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- HighMark
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- First Health PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst EPO
- Beech Street PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- POS OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 3500
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Fellowship: Temple University Hospital (2016)
Fellowship: Temple University Hospital (2015)
Fellowship: Temple University Hospital (2012)
Residency: Abington Memorial Hospital (2011)
Medical School: Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (2006)
Awards
- Baltimore Magazine, Top Doc, 2023, 2024, 2025
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
Heckert, J., Sankineni, A., Hughes, W. B., Harbison, S., & Parkman, H. (2015). Gastric electric stimulation for refractory gastroparesis: A prospective analysis of 151 patients at a single center. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, doi:10.1007/s10620-015-3837-z [doi]
Malik, Z., Sankineni, A., & Parkman, H. P. (2015). Assessing pyloric sphincter pathophysiology using EndoFLIP in patients with gastroparesis. Neurogastroenterology and Motility : The Official Journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society, doi:10.1111/nmo.12522 [doi]
Maranki, J. L., Sankineni, A., Smith, M. S., Klebanov, N., Friedenberg, F. K., Haluszka, O., . . . Parkman, H. P. (2014). Tu1982 practice patterns in the treatment of achalasia: Results of a nationwide survey. Gastroenterology, 146(5), S-889.
Shin, G. H., Sankineni, A., & Parkman, H. P. (2014). Bolus retention in hiatal hernia identified by high-resolution esophageal manometry with impedance. Neurogastroenterology and Motility : The Official Journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society, 26(5), 679-684. doi:10.1111/nmo.12312 [doi]
Keller, D. S., Parkman, H. P., Boucek, D. O., Sankineni, A., Meilahn, J. E., Gaughan, J. P., & Harbison, S. (2013). Surgical outcomes after gastric electric stimulator placement for refractory gastroparesis. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, , 1-7.
Sankineni, A., Salieb, L., Harrison, M., Fisher, R. S., & Parkman, H. P. (2013). Slow esophageal propagation velocity: Association with dysphagia for solids. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 25(1), e44-e51.
George, N. S., Sankineni, A., & Parkman, H. P. (2012). Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in gastroparesis. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, , 1-8.
Friedenberg, F. K., Dadabhai, A., Palit, A., & Sankineni, A. (2012). The impact of functional constipation on quality of life of middle-aged black americans: A prospective caseΓÇôcontrol study. Quality of Life Research, 21(10), 1713-1717.
Friedenberg, F. K., Singh, M., George, N. S., Sankineni, A., & Shah, S. (2012). Prevalence and distribution of adenomas in black americans undergoing colorectal cancer screening. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 57(2), 489-495.
Sachdeva, P., Pathikonda, M., Sankineni, A., Cassilly, D., Harrison, M. J., & Parkman, H. P. (2012). Sa1388 symptom recurrence after stopping proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in patients undergoing esophageal pH monitoring:ΓÇ£the reverse therapeutic PPI trialΓÇ¥. Gastroenterology, 142(5), S-290.
Sankineni, A., George, N., Harrison, M., & Parkman, H. (2012). Multiple rapid swallows using high resolution esophageal manometry for motor disorders of the esophagus. Paper presented at the , 24 160-160.
Sankineni, A., & Friedenberg, F. K. (2010). M1528: Colorectal cancer screening in african americans 45-49 years old. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 71(5), AB245-AB246.
Malik, Z., Sankineni, A., & Parkman, H. P. (2015). Assessing pyloric sphincter pathophysiology using EndoFLIP in patients with gastroparesis. Neurogastroenterology and Motility : The Official Journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society, doi:10.1111/nmo.12522 [doi]
Maranki, J. L., Sankineni, A., Smith, M. S., Klebanov, N., Friedenberg, F. K., Haluszka, O., . . . Parkman, H. P. (2014). Tu1982 practice patterns in the treatment of achalasia: Results of a nationwide survey. Gastroenterology, 146(5), S-889.
Shin, G. H., Sankineni, A., & Parkman, H. P. (2014). Bolus retention in hiatal hernia identified by high-resolution esophageal manometry with impedance. Neurogastroenterology and Motility : The Official Journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society, 26(5), 679-684. doi:10.1111/nmo.12312 [doi]
Keller, D. S., Parkman, H. P., Boucek, D. O., Sankineni, A., Meilahn, J. E., Gaughan, J. P., & Harbison, S. (2013). Surgical outcomes after gastric electric stimulator placement for refractory gastroparesis. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, , 1-7.
Sankineni, A., Salieb, L., Harrison, M., Fisher, R. S., & Parkman, H. P. (2013). Slow esophageal propagation velocity: Association with dysphagia for solids. Neurogastroenterology & Motility, 25(1), e44-e51.
George, N. S., Sankineni, A., & Parkman, H. P. (2012). Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in gastroparesis. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, , 1-8.
Friedenberg, F. K., Dadabhai, A., Palit, A., & Sankineni, A. (2012). The impact of functional constipation on quality of life of middle-aged black americans: A prospective caseΓÇôcontrol study. Quality of Life Research, 21(10), 1713-1717.
Friedenberg, F. K., Singh, M., George, N. S., Sankineni, A., & Shah, S. (2012). Prevalence and distribution of adenomas in black americans undergoing colorectal cancer screening. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 57(2), 489-495.
Sachdeva, P., Pathikonda, M., Sankineni, A., Cassilly, D., Harrison, M. J., & Parkman, H. P. (2012). Sa1388 symptom recurrence after stopping proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in patients undergoing esophageal pH monitoring:ΓÇ£the reverse therapeutic PPI trialΓÇ¥. Gastroenterology, 142(5), S-290.
Sankineni, A., George, N., Harrison, M., & Parkman, H. (2012). Multiple rapid swallows using high resolution esophageal manometry for motor disorders of the esophagus. Paper presented at the , 24 160-160.
Sankineni, A., & Friedenberg, F. K. (2010). M1528: Colorectal cancer screening in african americans 45-49 years old. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 71(5), AB245-AB246.