Venkata Akshintala, MBBS
Gastroenterology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Venkata Akshintala
Professional Titles
- Program Director, Medical Pancreatology Fellowship
- Program Director, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. Akshintala received his medical degree from the Andhra Medical College in India in 2011. Following this, he completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he established himself as a dedicated researcher. Dr. Akshintala completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2016. He completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2019. Dr. Akshintala then completed additional fellowships in Advanced Endoscopy and Medical Pancreatology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2021. As of July 1, 2021, Dr. Akshintala is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Akshintala’s research is focused on the medical as well as endoscopic evaluation and treatment of inflammatory disorders of the pancreas. He is also interested in developing new devices and technologies for the care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Akshintala has conducted multi-national randomized-controlled trials and has won numerous awards at major national and international conferences for his research. He also has authored more than 60 original articles, editorials, book chapters and review articles. Dr. Akshintala has received grant funding from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Maryland State to support his research. As an innovator, Dr. Akshintala has patented new therapies for gastrointestinal bleeding and pancreas necrosis, a complication of acute pancreatitis.
An internationally recognized researcher conducting multi-national clinical trials, Dr. Akshintala holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology in India, one of the largest gastroenterology hospitals in the world. Dr. Akshintala is a Ph.D. candidate with the Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group in the Netherlands, who have been pioneered landmark clinical trials related to pancreatitis.
Dr. Akshintala offers in-person clinic visits at the Baltimore location and also provides telemedicine visits for patients located in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Gastroenterologist Develops Gel to Stop Bleeding After Precancerous Polyp Removal, Johns Hopkins Medicine (02/09/2023)
Congratulations to this Year's Shark Tank Winner, DDWTV (May 10. 2023)
Contact for Research Inquiries
600 N. Wolfe Street
Blalock 411
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: (443) 287-8488
Selected Publications
Akshintala V.S., Weiland C.J.S., Bhullar F.A., Kamal A., Kanthasamy K., Kuo A., Tomasetti C., Gurakar M., Drenth J.P.H., Yadav D., Elmunzer B.J., Reddy N., Goenka M.K., Kochhar R., Kalloo A.N., Khashab M.A., van Geenen E.-J.M., Singh V. A systematic review and network meta-analysis of NSAIDs, intravenous fluid, and pancreatic stents or their combinations for the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Jun 29:S2468-1253(21)00170-9. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(21)00170-9
Akshintala VS, Kamal A, Faghih M, Cutting GR, Cebotaru L, West NE, Jennings MT, Dezube R, Whitcomb DC, Lechtzin N, Merlo CA, Singh VK. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators reduce the risk of recurrent acute pancreatitis among adult patients with pancreas sufficient cystic fibrosis. Pancreatology. 2019; 19(8): 1023-26
Akshintala VS, Khashab MA. Artificial intelligence in pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Jan;36(1):25-30
Akshintala VS, Singh VK. Treatment of Autoimmune Pancreatitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 May;17(6):1061-1072
Akshintala VS, Talukdar R, Singh VK, Goggins M. Gut microbiome in pancreatic disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Jan;17(2):290-295
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, A Building, Level 03 North, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 410-550-3058
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1242
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2021University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016Andhra Medical College
Medical Education, MBBS, 2011Board Certifications
Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
101 ratings, 34 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Dr. Akshintala was very updated on my pancreatic cyst history, and recent MRCP. He reassured me that currently there is no concern, but that JH will continue to monitor yearly. He additionally made arrangements for a genetic study. He also recommended following up on a secondary concern observed on the MRCP, as well as suggesting an A1C blood test.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
He introduced himself and was very informative and answered all my questions,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Thoughtful and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Approachable, receptive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Great job. Very clear explanation of treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Excellent visit, doctor very knowledgeable and explained things clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
He is very calm and listened to what you have to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
I was happy & confident with Dr Venkata Akshintala. He took his time to explain everything & answer questions.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Good person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Provider was patient, thorough, and assuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
I am very happy with my provider. He explained the results of my procedure very thoroughly and in a way that was very easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
He was very caring and listened.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Fantastic doctor. I could not have been more Impressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
My provider provided outstanding follow up care during my visit. His attention to detail and compassion was very reassuring for my pre-cancer diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Excellent physician care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr. A was very personable. He took his time and explained everything so well. He also gave me time to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
I felt comfortable with my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Excellent communication and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
I am very pleased with the care he is providing. I appreciate the clarity of his explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
The Dr I saw at the Pancreatic Cyst Clinic was excellent. He thoroughly explained my situation, clearly showed me my cyst on MRI and a chart, and answered questions, with clear monitoring follow up plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
He was very knowledgeable about my condition. As well as very personable and treated me with respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Excellent caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Akshintala spent an amazing amount of time discussing my problems and concerns. I left his office feeling relief from a very scary experience. He was reassuring and understanding of my situation. He came up with a plan for further tests to confirm his diagnoses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr. A was very informative (and reassuring) about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Excellent meeting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Very clear and understandable information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Dr. Akshintala and his assistant, Dr. Syed, were excellent in communicating my condition, pancreatitis, its origins, present status, and procedures to ameliorate it.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Very informative
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Both physicians reviewed my medical information, listened to my questions and provided easy to understand responses and instructed me on follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
So competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
He proved very knowledgeable and pleasant and delivered only reassuring news.