Biographical summary
Victoria Gómez, M.D., F.A.S.G.E., is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Mayo clinic in Florida, with a focus and expertise in interventional endoscopy. She is director of Bariatric Endoscopy at Mayo Clinic and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
Dr. Gómez' expertise includes all areas of advanced endoscopy including diagnostic and staging of oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal and biliopancreatic tract, management of chronic calcific pancreatitis as well as non-surgical weight loss therapies and management of obesity-related diseases and complications/issues following bariatric surgery.
Dr. Gómez' has clinical and research experience in advanced imaging, biliary tract diseases and primary weight loss and metabolic therapies. She also serves as an Associate Editor for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy journal and is Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).
Procedures performed
Interests
- Interventional Endoscopy including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic management of pancreatic disorders including pancreatic duct stones with lithotripsy
- Diagnosis and management of pancreatic cysts and pancreatic tumors
- Diagnosis and management of biliary diseases including bile duct stones, strictures, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and post-liver transplant issues requiring endoscopic intervention
- Endoscopic mucosal resection techniques of lesions of the foregut and colon
- Endoscopy in altered intestinal anatomy/post-surgical anatomy
- Bariatric (weight loss) endoscopic procedures including primary intervention and revisional procedures:
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
- Intragastric balloon therapy
- Endoscopic transoral outlet reduction (TORe)
- Management of issues and complications after bariatric surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2015
SubSpec FellowRST GI - Advanced Endoscopy, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Fellow - Advanced Endoscopy FellowshipMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
FellowGastroenterology, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
Fellow - Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2011
Residency - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2009
Internship - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2008
MDUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2004
BA - BiologyRice University
- 2003
Visiting Student - Natural SciencesUniversity of Cambridge
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
- 2014
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2020
Designation of Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal EndoscopyAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2019
Top Teacher of the Year for Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo Clinic
- 2019
Top Reviewer for Video Gastrointestinal EndoscopyGastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2018
Top Teacher of the Year for Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2018
Top Rated Abstract Mayo Clinic Quality Conference
Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2018
Top Reviewer for Video Gastrointestinal EndoscopyGastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2017
Top Reviewer for Video Gastrointestinal EndoscopyGastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2016
Top Board Certified PhysicianJacksonville Magazine
- 2016
Selected Mentor, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Mentorship ProgramGastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2016
Outstanding Reviewer for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2015
American Pancreatic Association "IPMN and Cyst Fluid CEA: The Journey Beyond Diagnosis"; (Abstract #15052)
Accepted as a Poster of Distinction at the 46th Annual MeetingAmerican Pancreatic Association
- 2014
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Academic Skills Workshop Selected Participant
American Gastroenterological Association
- 2013
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2013 Presidential Poster Recipient for abstract entitled Wanted: Detected and Completely Resected- Sessile Serrated Lesions of the Colon; (P606)American College of Gastroenterology
- 2013
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Community Outreach AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2013
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program Selected ParticipantAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2011
Mayo Clinic Florida Internal Medicine Residency Program Resident Research AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2011
American Gastroenterology Association Horizon Student Abstract Prize
Digestive Disease Week
- 2010
Mayo Clinic Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2010
Mayo Clinic Florida Internal Medicine Residency Program Resident Research AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2009
American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Digestive Disease Week Program Selected Participant, "Investing in the Future: Promoting Diversity in GI Training"Digestive Disease Week
- 2009
Second place, Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Resident and Fellow Research Week project competitionMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2008
Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2008
American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement CitationUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2008
The Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence in Internal MedicineUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2008
Joseph B.Kass Award for Excellence in Research on the Prevention of DiseasesUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2007
Hispanic American Medical Association of Houston ScholarshipUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2007
UTMB Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2007
Katherine Parker Gregg Presidential ScholarshipUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2007
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2006
Who's Who Among Students In American Universities and CollegesUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- 2004
Cum LaudeRice University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
ChairAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2020 - 2021
Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2020 - present
Committee MemberWorld Endoscopy Organization (WEO)
- 2020 - 2022
Diversity and Inclusion CommitteeAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2020 - present
Guideline AuthorAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2020 - present
Annual Meeting Program Committee, MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2020 - present
FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2020 - present
External Relations CommitteeWomen in Endoscopy (WIE)
- 2020 - present
MemberPersonnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2019 - 2020
Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Gastroenterology Association
- 2019
Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2019 - 2022
SecretaryOfficers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2017 - present
MemberObesity Medicine Association
- 2017 - present
Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2017 - present
MemberWomen in Interventional Endoscopy
- 2017 - present
Clinical Competency Committee MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2017 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- 2017 - 2019
ChairEndoscopy Committee
- 2017 - 2019
Task Force MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2017 - 2018
Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- 2016 - present
Co-ChairDigestive Diseases Research Program
- 2015 - 2019
Advisory Board MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2015 - 2019
Advisory Board MemberNational Advisory Board, Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Pancreatic Association
- 2015 - present
MemberThe Obesity Society
- 2015 - present
MemberFlorida Gastroenterologic Society
- 2014 - 2018
Committee MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2014 - 2018
Education CommitteeAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2014 - 2016
MemberE-Media Committee, World Endoscopy Organization
- 2012 - 2014
PresidentMayo Clinic Fellows Association
- 2011 - 2012
Vice PresidentMayo Clinic Fellows Association
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- 2010 - 2011
Athletic ChairMayo Clinic Fellows Association
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2007 - present
MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Publications