Paul Jowell

Paul S. Jowell is a distinguished gastroenterologist and scholar whose career is marked by innovation in advanced endoscopic techniques, education of physician-trainees, and impactful research in the surgical and interventional care of pancreaticobiliary disorders.

After earning his MB ChB from the University of Cape Town in 1983, he completed internal medicine residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center (1986-1989) and a gastroenterology fellowship at Duke (1989-1991).

Since rising through the faculty ranks at Duke to his current appointment as Professor of Medicine (since 2013) in the Division of Gastroenterology, Dr. Jowell has focused his clinical and research efforts on minimally invasive endoscopic procedures-specifically ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-and the management of complex biliary and pancreatic conditions such as pancreatitis, biliary obstruction, and Gl malignancies.

A significant portion of his work has also centered on competence and training for advanced endoscopy: defining learning curves, establishing procedural standards, and assessing outcomes in ERCP/EUS practice.

His research publications reflect this, with more than 100 peer-reviewed works and several major grants focused on training and therapy innovations.

Beyond his scientific work, Dr. Jowell remains committed to high-quality patient care through the Duke Health system, combining deep procedural skill with thoughtful patient engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration. He is widely respected as a mentor, educator, and leading clinician, helping shape the next generation of gastroenterology specialists.