Barham K. Abu Dayyeh

Dr. Barham Abu Dayyeh serves as the Executive Director and Associate Dean for Innovation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In this role, he leads strategic initiatives in interventional gastroenterology, with a focus on the integration of advanced technologies to elevate the standard of patient care. As Director of Interventional Gastroenterology and Director of System Integration in Advanced Endoscopy, he oversees the development of high-value service lines and the implementation of novel therapeutic platforms, including robotics and regenerative therapies for the minimally invasive management of complex gastrointestinal diseases.

A recognized innovator in the field, Dr. Abu Dayyeh has pioneered multiple endoscopic procedures and medical technologies. His contributions span numerous patents, national an international innovation awards, and leadership of pivotal clinical trials that have shaped the endoscopic treatment landscape for obesity, metabolic disorders, and advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Prior to joining Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Abu Dayyeh was Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, where he directed the Advanced Endoscopy Program and played a key role in institutional business development and innovation strategy. He has authored more than 380 peer-reviewed publications and is the recipient of multiple honors, including the Jordanian Star of Science Award and the Surgical Innovator Award from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Dr. Abu Dayyeh remains deeply committed to advancing the field of interventional gastroenterology through clinical innovation, translational research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship.