Amir Kashani
( out of 32 reviews )

Amir Kashani, MPH, MD

Languages spoken: Farsi, English

Clinical Locations

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

Gastroenterology /GI Clinic UUH

Gastroenterology, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-213-9797

  • Amir Kashani MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. His clinical interests and expertise are in inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract that include inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease). Dr. Kashani is the co-director of the Department of Internal Medicine/ Division of Gastroenterology breath test program.

    Dr. Kashani received his medical degree from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, and went on to complete his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and an advanced 4th year Inflammatory Bowel Disease fellowship at Vanderbilt University.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 32 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 29, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very personable, takes time to explain answers to questions

    July 15, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I'm really grateful for Dr. Kashani. He makes sure he understands my diagnosis and treatment options, and is very focused on helping me get the answers and treatment I need.

    June 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Kashani always takes into account my medical history and symptoms and does an amazing job of explaining the plan for my medical care going forward. He explains everything very clearly and simply while simultaneously showing a great depth of expertise in his field.

    April 06, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Outstanding doctor

    April 01, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Listened with out judgement and immediately got me referrals and lab work ordered so we could start a track record again with my crohns disease

    December 15, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    After 4 years of abdominal issues, finally feel some hope regarding Obtaining a correct diagnosis and treatment to improve my symptoms.

    December 02, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    One of the best doctors. He finds answers, listens, cares and is proactive while explaining options and his reasoning. Awesome doctor!

    November 17, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Kashani has helped me so much.

    October 13, 2023
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Good. He's a good Doctor.

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  • Amir Kashani MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and specializes in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. His clinical interests and expertise are in inflammatory diseases of the intestinal tract that include inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease). Dr. Kashani is the co-director of the Department of Internal Medicine/ Division of Gastroenterology breath test program.

    Dr. Kashani received his medical degree from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, and went on to complete his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He completed his fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and an advanced 4th year Inflammatory Bowel Disease fellowship at Vanderbilt University.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Gastroenterology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Syal G, Robbins L, Kashani A, Bonthala N, Feldman E, Fleshner P, Vasiliauskas E, McGovern D, Ha C, Targan S Melmed GY (2021). Hypoalbuminemia and Bandemia Predict Failure of Infliximab Rescue Therapy in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis. Dig Dis Sci, 66(1)(66), 199-205.
    2. Lew D, Kashani A, Lo SK, Jamil LH (2020). Efficacy and safety of cap-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection of ileocecal valve polyps. Endosc Int Open, 8(3), E241-E246. (Read full article)
    3. Kashani A, Schwartz DA (2019). The Expanding Role of Anti-IL-12 and/or Anti-IL-23 Antibodies in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y), 15(5), 255-265. (Read full article)
    4. Syal G, Kashani A, Shih DQ (2018). Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Primer for Internists. Am J Med, 131(9), 1017-1024. (Read full article)
    5. Kashani A, Abboud G, Lo SK, Jamil LH (2018). Double balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass anatomy: expert vs. novice experience. Endosc Int Open, 6(7), E885-E891. (Read full article)
    6. Jamil LH, Kashani A, Peter N, Lo SK (2017). Safety and efficacy of cap-assisted EMR for sporadic nonampullary duodenal adenomas. Gastrointest Endosc, 86(4), 666-672. (Read full article)
    7. Kashani A, Lo SK, Jamil LH (2015). Cap-assisted Endoscopic Mucosal Resection is Highly Effective for Nonpedunculated Colorectal Lesions. J Clin Gastroenterol, 50(2), 163-8. (Read full article)
    8. Kashani A, Salehi B, Anghesom D, Kawayeh AM, Rouse GA, Runyon BA (2015). Spleen size in cirrhosis of different etiologies. J Ultrasound Med, 34(2), 233-8. (Read full article)
    9. Jamil LH, Kashani A, Scimeca D, Ghabril M, Gross SA, Gill KR, Hasan MK, Woodward TA, Wallace MB, Raimondo M (2014). Can endoscopic ultrasound distinguish between mediastinal benign lymph nodes and those involved by sarcoidosis, lymphoma, or metastasis? Dig Dis Sci, 59(9), 2191-8. (Read full article)
    10. Kashani A, Landaverde C, Medici V, Rossaro L (2008). Fluid retention in cirrhosis: pathophysiology and management. QJM, 101(2), 71-85. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Chong A, Kashani A, Ansstas M, Jamil L, Guindi M (2021). Seronegative autoimmune enteropathy with duodenal sparing and colonic clues in an adult female. Clin J Gastroenterol, 14(2), 546-550. (Read full article)
    2. Kashani A, Ellis JC, Kahn M, Jamil LH (2015). Liver metastasis from hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the esophagus mimicking hepatocellular carcinoma. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf), 5(1), 67-71. (Read full article)
    3. Kashani A, Kahn M, Jamil LH (2015). Malakoplakia of the Appendiceal Orifice Mimicking Adenomatous Epithelium. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 13(10), e153-4.
    4. Kashani A, Kahn M, Jamil LH (2015). Diagnosis of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas using endoscopic ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf), 5(1), 72-74. (Read full article)
    5. Kashani A, Towfigh S, Jamil LH (2015). Ileocutaneous fistula with distal ileal narrowing treated with an esophageal stent. Endoscopy, 47 Suppl 1 UCTN, E89-90.
    6. Kashani A, Nissen NN, Guindi M, Jamil LH (2015). Metastatic Periampullary Tumor from Hepatocellular Carcinoma Presenting as Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Case Rep Gastrointest Med, 2015, 732140.
    7. Kashani A, Chitsazan M, Che K, Garrison RC (2014). Leclercia adecarboxylata Bacteremia in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis. Case Rep Gastrointest Med, 2014, 457687.

    Letter

    1. Kashani A, Lipshutz HG, Klein AS, Kim I, Friedman ML, Palomique J, Sundaram V (2016). Embolization of portosystemic shunts for treatment of medically refractory hepatic encephalopathy. [Letter to the editor]. Liver Transpl, 22(12), 1734-1735. (Read full article)

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