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CURRICULUM VITAE

Phillip Chisholm MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medical Director of GI Endoscopy

OFFICE ADDRESS:
9200 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

EDUCATION:
2007 - 2011 Doctor of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS:
2011 - 2014 Internal Medicine Residency, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis, MO
2013 - 2014 Internal Medicine Chief Resident, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis, MO
2014 - 2015 Hospitalist, John Cochran Veterans Affairs Hospital, St Louis, MO
2015 - 2018 Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2018 - 2019 Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship/Instructor, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
02/2022 - Present Medical Director of GI Endoscopy, GI Clinic, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
09/2025 - Present Medical Director of GI Endoscopy, GI Clinics and GI Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Froedtert/Medical College of Wisconsin Community Locations

SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified
Issue DateExpiration
Internal Medicine
2014
None
Gastroenterology
2018
None
   
Licensure
Number Issue DateExpiration
Wisconsin Medical License
2018
None
    

AWARDS AND HONORS:
2003 - 2007 Presidential Scholarship: The College of Charleston
2003 - 2007 South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
2004 National Society of Collegiate Scholars: The College of Charleston
2005 The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: The College of Charleston
2006 Carl J. Likes Award in Physical Chemistry: The College of Charleston
2007 - 2011 Distinguished Faculty Scholarship: Washington University School of Medicine
2010 - 2011 Harrison Trust Scholarship: Washington University School of Medicine
2015 Making A Difference Award: Michigan Medicine
2018 Outstanding Fellow Clinical Excellence Award: Michigan Medicine

MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
2004 - 2007 Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Society
2005 - 2007 Alpha Phi Omega National Service Organization
2006 - 2007 Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Society (Chapter Officer)
2007 - 2011 American Medical Student Association
2015 - Present American Gastroenterological Association
2015 - Present American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2020 - Present National Medical Association

RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS:
Active
Peer Review
Title:
Tumor Subtypes and Therapy Response in Pancreatic Cancer
Role & Effort:
Co-Investigator
PI:
Susan Tsai, MD
Dates:
11/24/2020 - Present
  

INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
National
Prevalence of Pre-Operative Hyperbilirubinemia and Predictors of Choledocholithiasis in Patients with Acute Calculus Cholecystitis, Digestive Diseases Week, Chicago, IL, 05/07/2017
 
Regional
27-Year-Old Male Kenyan Immigrant Presents with a 10-Day History of Fever Headache and Abdominal Pain, Internal Medicine Clinical-Pathologic Conference, 05/22/2014
 
Local
Medical Prevention of Malignant Disease, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, John Cochrane VA Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 08/22/2013
Medical Prevention of Malignant Disease, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, John Cochrane VA Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 09/25/2013
Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension Secondary to Amiodarone Toxicity, Gastroenterology Grand Round, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 12/22/2015
Intestinal Angioedema Secondary to ACE-Inhibitor, Gastroenterology Grand Rounds, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 01/26/2016
A Case of PSC Presenting as Acute Cholecystitis, Gastroenterology Grand Rounds, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 04/26/2016
Incidental Pancreatic Lesions, "State of the Gut" and Update on Gastrointestinal Disorders, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 09/13/2019
Pancreatitis, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 01/03/2020
Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Symposium, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 01/31/2020 - Present
Chisholm.PR, Mohorek. M, Biliary, Research Seminar and Clinical Case Conference in Gastroenterology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 10/25/2021
Chisholm.PR, Faidhalla.S, Biliary, Research Seminar and Clinical Case Conference in Gastroenterology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 01/24/2022
Colorectal Cancer: A Gastroenterologist's Perspective, Sharing Insights on Cancer Care (SHINE) Conference, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 12/04/2024
 

PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
National
Dua KS, Chisholm P, Large Gastric Staple-l Line Dehiscence Treated with Novel Stent-Anchoring Technique to Prevent Stent Migration, Digestive Diseases Week, San Francisco, CA, 05/2019
Wenzke K, Chisholm P, et. al., Changes in Visual Gaze Patterns During Colonoscopy Withdrawal Over Course of Fellowship Training, American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting, Virtual (due to COVID), 10/23/2020
Ward E, Krepline AN; Christians KK; Clarke CN, George B, Ritch; Kamgar M, Chisholm P, et. al., Prognostic Value of Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) for Patients with Localized Pancreatic Cancer, IHPBA World Congress, 03/30/2022 - 04/02/2022
Thalji SZ, Fernando D, Dua KS, Khan AH, Madhavan S, Chisholm P, et. al., Biliary Complications During Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer, Society of Surgical Oncology Conference
 

COMMITTEE SERVICE:
Medical College of Wisconsin
07/2023 - Present OBGYN/URO/GI ACT Committee
07/2025 - Present ____________ Representative, Faculty Council, Medical College of Wisconsin
01/2026 - Present Procedural Council
 
Hospital
02/2022 - Present Member, GI Lab Process Improvement Meeting
 

MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Resident and Fellow Education
11/21/2018 Fellows Board Review Lecture on Chronic Pancreatitis
12/09/2020 Fellows Board Review Lecture on Disorders of the Gallbladder and Biliary Tract
03/03/2021 Fellows Board Review Lecture on Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases
02/19/2025 Fellows Board Review Lecture on Subepithelial Lesions and GIST
09/24/2025 Fellows Board Review Lecture on Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
04/13/2026 Fellows Board Review Lecture on Gastric Neoplasms: NET, GIST, Adenocarcinoma
 


BIBLIOGRAPHY
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers
1. Melman L, Chisholm P, et al. Differential Regulation of MMP-2 in the Gastrohepatic Ligament of the Gastroesophageal Junction. Surgical Endoscopy. Volume 24, No. 7. July 2010. 1562-1565. PMID: 20054578
2. James AS, Chisholm P, et al. Screening and Health Behaviors among Persons Diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Their Relatives. J Cancer Epidemiology. 2012 PMID: 22899922
3. Stotts M, Chisholm P, et al. A Case of Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension Associated With Chronic Didanosine Therapy. ACG Case Rep J 2015;2(2):119-120. PMID: 26157933
4. Chisholm PR, Smith ZL.Behind the Mask: Physiologic Effects of Facial Personal Protective Equipment During Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2021 Jul;94(1):169-171. PMID: 33975713
5. Khoja K, Sadiq O, Chisholm PR, Dua K, et al. The Incidence of New Mental Health Disorders after Acute Pancreatitis: A Large, Propensity-Matched, Observational Study. Pancreatology. 2023 Mar;23(2):163-170. PMID: 36710225
6. Thalji S, Fernando D, Dua K, Madhavan S, Chisholm P, et al. Biliary Adverse Events During Neoadjuvant Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer. Ann Surg. 2023 Dec 1;278(6):e1224-e1231. PMID: 37078282
7. Chisholm P, et al. Preoperative Predictors of Choledocholithiasis in Patients Presenting with Acute Calculous Cholecystitis. Gastrointest Endosc. 2019 May;89(5):977-983.e2. PMID: 30465770
8. Thalji SZ, Aldakkak M, Christians KK, Clarke C, George B, Kamgar M, Erickson B, Hall WA, Chisholm P, et al. Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: Quality Over Quantity. Surg Oncol. 2023 Jul;128(1):41-50. Epub 2023 Apr 11. PMID: 36960919
9. Smith Z, Amjad T, Hoard M, Thorgerson A, Chisholm PR, Dua KS, et al. Uncomplicated Choledocholithiasis in Elderly Patients: A Target Trial Emulation Comparing Observation and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2026 Feb 17 (Online ahead of print) PMID: 41713828
 
Editorials, Letters To Editor, Other
1. Chisholm PR, Smith ZL. Behind the Mask: Physiologic Effects of Facial Personal Protective Equipment During Endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2021 Jul;94(1):169-171. PMID: 33975713.
 
Abstracts
1. Chisholm P, Dodda A, Khan A, Dua KS. Gastric Outlet Obstruction Due to Malignant Duodenal Stricture: A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Pilot Study Comparing Duodenal Stenting Versus Combined Duodenal and Transpyloric Stenting. Accepted as a poster at Digestive Disease Week 2019. San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology Volume 89, Issue 6, Supplement AB368 June 2019.
2. Patel AH, Chisholm PR, et al. Use of a Double-Pigtail Stent to Prevent Migration of Fully Covered Metal Stents in Biliary Strictures: A Retrospective Analysis. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2017 Volume 85, No. 5S AB651
3. Dua KS, Chisholm P. Large Gastric Staple-line Dehiscence Treated with Novel Stent-Anchoring Technique to Prevent Stent Migration. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vol. 89, Issue 6, AB125. Published in issue: June 2019
4. Mulgund A, Chisholm P. A Pilot Study of an Objective Measure to Assess Colors of Stool in Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Inpatient Setting. Poster Presentation at DDW, 2021. Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S657-S658.
5. Khoja K, Chisholm P, Dua KS, et. al. Psychosocial Consequences of Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Propensity-Matched Analysis. Presented as poster at DDW, 2021. Gastroenterology Vol. 160, Issue 6S-290–S-291, Published in issue: May 2021.