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Malcolm Stanley Branch

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Gastroenterology
Duke Box 3662, Durham, NC 27710
03137A Hosp South, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


The general focus of my work is related to endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of clinically important biliary and pancreatic disorders. This would include pancreatitis and pancreatic and biliary malignancies. I have recently been involved in investigation of new techniques for diagnosis and palliation of GI malignancies. Other areas of interest are in therapeutic endoscopy and its development as well as new imaging techniques for endoscopy.

I am also recognized in the area of endoscopy unit management and quality assurance.

Key words: pancreas disorders, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, bile duct disorders, bile duct malignancies, ERCP, choledochoscopy, colorectal and esophageal cancer.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2011 - Present Medicine, Gastroenterology, Medicine

Recent Publications


Perplexing Severe Cholestasis in the Postpartum Period.

Journal Article ACG Case Rep J · May 2026 A 36-year-old postpartum woman with prior intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and gallstone pancreatitis presented with right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and elevated liver enzymes. Initial workup suggested drug-induced liver injury, but laboratory re ... Full text Link to item Cite

Gastrointestinal bleeding: A practical approach to diagnosis and management, second edition

Book · January 1, 2016 The latest edition of this text provides a practical reference for physicians and other health care providers caring for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. Similar to the previous edition, this volume addresses common problems associated with gastroi ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


FRACTYL REGIONAL HUB_PRO00113938 A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center Pivotal Study

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Fractyl Health · 2023 - 2028

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Education


Medical College of Georgia · 1984 M.D.