Education
Medical Degree – University of Oradea
Internship – Columbia University College of Physician’s and Surgeons at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital
Residency – Columbia University College of Physician’s and Surgeons at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital
Fellowship – Columbia University College of Physician’s and Surgeons at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Advanced Endoscopy at St. Peter’s Hospital
Board Certifications – Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Specialties & Main Areas of Interest
- Pancreatic malignancies and biliary disease
- Therapeutic endoscopy including Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Barrett’s esophagus treatment
Hospital Affiliations
St. Peter’s Hospital
Albany Medical Center
Ellis Hospital
Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
St. Peter’s Surgical & Endoscopy Center
Fun Facts
Dr. Hussain moved to the Albany area in 2013 as GI faculty at the Stratton VA Medical Center and was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Albany Medical College. He pursued advanced therapeutic endoscopy training at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany before joining Albany Gastroenterology Consultants in 2017. In addition to practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching soccer.
Conditions & Diseases Treated
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- Acid Reflux
- Anorectal Disease
- Bacteria and Foodborne Illness
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bile Duct Blockages and Stones
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Clostridioides Difficile
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Management
- Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
- Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagitis and Stricture
- Fatty Liver
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gas
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies
- Gastroparesis
- Genetic Colon Cancer Syndromes
- GERD
- H. Pylori and Peptic Ulcer
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori/Peptic Ulcer
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Hernias (Abdominal, Groin, and Hiatal)
- High-Risk Colon Cancer Screening
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Disease
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Obesity
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Proctitis
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Cancer
- Reflux Esophagitis/Stricture
- Silent Reflux
- Stomach Ulcers
- Swallowing Difficulty
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Liver Biopsy
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
- Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
- Upper GI Endoscopy /w Bravo