Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A.

  1. Internist
  2. Nephrologist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., is a general internal medicine practitioner, with specialty interest in nephrology. His clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, renal disease and diabetes mellitus
  • Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of unresolved illness
  • Providing care in Mayo Clinic's Executive Health Program, offering personalized and time-effective evaluations catered to the unique needs of executives' busy schedules
  • Promoting each patient's understanding of disease and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health
  • Discerning each patient's unique expectations of living with chronic disease and collaborating with patients to resolve issues and achieve balance
  • Identifying techniques to quantify and communicate risks to patients

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Ghosh is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.

Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 2013
    Other - Certified Physician Executive (CPE)- American Association of Physician Leadership (AAPL)The Certifying Commission in Medical Management
  2. 2012
    MBAAugsburg University
  3. 1997
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Minnesota
  4. 1995
    Fellow - Nephrology and HypertensionUniversity of Minnesota
  5. 1992
    DM - NephrologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
  6. 1992
    Fellow - NephrologyPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
  7. 1990
    Fellow - NephrologySanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
  8. 1989
    MD - Department of Internal MedicinePostgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
  9. 1986
    InternshipJawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research, Madras University
  10. 1985
    MB BSJawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research, Madras University

Certifications

  1. 1997
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Fellow of Royal College of PhysiciansRoyal College of Physicians, London
  2. 2021
    2020 Top Performing Provider Patient Experience AwardMayo clinic, Rochester - The Office Of Patient Experience
  3. 2021
    Outstanding Digital EducatorMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2021
    Outstanding Digital Education-Course Director of Mayo Clinic Talks: COVID-19 Mini-Series. Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  5. 2021
    2020 Laureate Award - Department of MedicineDepartment of Internal Medicine
  6. 2020
    Excellence in Teaching at the Legacy LevelAcademy of Educational Excellence, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2020
    Excellence AwardAbove and Beyond Recognition Program
  8. 2020
    Excellence AwardAbove and Beyond Recognition Program
  9. 2018
    ACG John W. Nason Award for Board LeadershipAssociation of Governing Boards (ACB)
  10. 2018
    Fellow of American Association of Physician Leadership - FAAPLAmerican Association of Physician Leadership
  11. 2016
    Fellow of Royal College of PhysiciansRoyal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
  12. 2014
    Fellow of Indian College of Physicians(Hon)Indian College of Physicians, Association of Physicians of India
  13. 2013
    ACPE DiplomateAmerican College of Physician Executives
  14. 2012
    Laureate of the Minnesota ChapterMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  15. 2011
    2011 Service Quality AwardInstitute for Healthcare Improvement - 2011 National Forum
  16. 2010
    Distinguished Mayo EducatorMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2010
    Clinical Excellence AwardDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 2009
    Distinguished Contribution to Medical EducationDepartment of Internal Medicine
  19. 2009
    Distinguished Service AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  20. 2009
    Dean Recognition AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  21. 2008
    Top 2% score among 1000 Mayo facultyMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  22. 2007
    Outstanding Course DirectorMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  23. 2007
    Fellow of American Society of Nephrology (FASN)American Society of Nephrology
  24. 2005
    Mark Lipkin Award Finalist ( Co-author and mentor of nominated presentation. Futon Bias: Is it only the early bird that gets the work?) Annual Meeting of Society of General Internal MedicineSociety of General Internal Medicine
  25. 2005
    Henry Christian Award ( Co-author and mentor of nominated presentation. Futon Bias) American Federation of Medical ResearchAmerican Federation of Medical Research
  26. 2005
    Excellence in Teaching AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  27. 2005
    First Prize in Oral Vignette Presentation60th Annual Diamond Jubilee APICON Meeting
  28. 2004
    Educational Excellence AwardDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  29. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  30. 2000
    Top 20% Inpatient Education teacherInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  31. 2000
    Hertz Teaching AwardMinnesota Medical Foundation
  32. 2000
    Fellow of American College of PhysiciansAmerican College of Physicians
  33. 1999
    Distinguished Teaching AwardMinnesota Medical Foundation
  34. 1999
    Education Achievement AwardDepartment of Medicine, University of Minnesota
  35. 1998
    Education Achievement AwardDepartment of Medicine, University of Minnesota
  36. 1994
    National Kidney Foundation Scholarship AwardNational Kidney Foundation
  37. 1991
    All India Rank 1 NephrologyPostgraduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Chandigarh
  38. 1985
    Distinction in Surgery, MedicineMBBS Final Professional Examination
  39. 1984
    Certificate of Honor in MicrobiologyJawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
  40. 1984
    Certificate of Honor in PsychiatryJawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, University of Madras
  41. 1983
    Distinction in Pharmacology, Pathology, MicrobiologyMBBS, Second Professional Examination
  42. 1982
    Distinction in Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryMBBS First Professional Exam
  43. 1981
    Certificate of Honor in BiochemistryJawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry, India
  44. 1980
    MBBS First ClassJawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, University of Madras
  45. 1978
    National Talent Search Examination (NTSE)ScholarshipNational Council of Educational Research and Training, Government of India

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Editorial Board MemberAmerican Assocaition of Physician Leadership
  2. 2020 - present
    Course DirectorMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  3. 2020 - present
    Course DirectorMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  4. 2020
    Planning CommitteeSociety To Improve Diagnosis In Medicine- SIDM
  5. 2018 - present
    Committee MemberAugsburg University
  6. 2017
    Scientific CommitteeEBHC teachers and Developers
  7. 2017 - present
    MemberDevelopment International Physician Cohort
  8. 2017 - present
    MemberDevelopment International Physician Cohort
  9. 2017 - present
    Ad-hoc MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  10. 2016 - present
    Board MemberAugsburg University
  11. 2016
    Abstract Reviewer2016 Annual Meeting of American Association of Physician Leadership, American College of Physician Executives
  12. 2016 - present
    MemberExecutiveand International (EDI) Demand Generation Committtee
  13. 2015 - present
    Mayo Excellence Award selection committee memberMayo Clinic Rochester: Mayo Excellence Award selection committee
  14. 2015 - present
    MemberMultinational Advisory Group
  15. 2015
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  16. 2015 - 2019
    Secretary-TreasurerSigma Xi
  17. 2015
    MemberAmerican Society of Hypertension
  18. 2015 - present
    MemberKnowledge Management Oversight, AskMayoExpert
  19. 2015 - present
    Committee MemberKaris Award Committee
  20. 2014 - present
    MemberMini- MBA Advisory Group, Office of Leadership Development
  21. 2013
    ReviewerNational Board of Medical Examiners
  22. 2012 - 2016
    MemberExecutive Development International (EDI) Sub-Speciality Council
  23. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Group, Mayo Clinic
  24. 2012 - present
    RepresentativeDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 2012 - 2019
    Board MemberElectoral Board, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  26. 2012 - present
    LeaderDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  27. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physician Executives
  28. 2011 - 2012
    MemberDistinguished Educator Award Selection Committee
  29. 2011
    Committee MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  30. 2011
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  31. 2011
    Abstract ReviewerSociety of General Internal Medicine
  32. 2011
    Vignette ReviewerSociety of General Internal Medicine
  33. 2010 - present
    LeaderContent Quality Review Board, AskMayoExpert
  34. 2010 - present
    MemberGIM Strategic Priority Project, GIM Faculty Development Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine
  35. 2010 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  36. 2010 - 2018
    Director and CoordinatorDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  37. 2010
    Planning and DevelopmentAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  38. 2010 - present
    Committee MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  39. 2010 - present
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  40. 2010 - present
    Course ChairAmerican College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  41. 2009 - 2010
    MemberGIM Faculty Development Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  42. 2009 - present
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  43. 2009 - present
    MemberEducation Council, Department of Internal Medicine
  44. 2008 - present
    MemberDepartment of Education Administration
  45. 2008 - present
    MemberAskMayoExpert
  46. 2008 - present
    MemberMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  47. 2008 - 2015
    MemberKnowledge Content Board - General Internal Medicine, AskMayoExpert
  48. 2008 - 2015
    ChairKnowledge Content Board - General Internal Medicine, AskMayoExpert
  49. 2008 - 2011
    MemberAME Editorial Board, AskMayoExpert
  50. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association Section on Medical Schools, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  51. 2007
    MemberSelection Committee - Dean School of CME, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  52. 2007 - present
    MemberLife- Long learning, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
  53. 2007 - present
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine
  54. 2007 - 2010
    Editor-in-ChiefDepartment of Internal Medicine
  55. 2007
    ChairEducation Committee, Society of General Internal Medicine
  56. 2007 - present
    FacilitatorLife- Long learning, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
  57. 2007 - present
    MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  58. 2007 - present
    Continuing Medical Education Course DirectorDepartment of Internal Medicine
  59. 2006 - present
    MemberMayo-Maintenance of Certifcation Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  60. 2006 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Nephrology
  61. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
  62. 2005 - 2009
    Research Grant ReviewerDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  63. 2005 - present
    Resident InterviewerDepartment of Internal Medicine
  64. 2004 - 2010
    MemberSubcommittee on Continuing Education, Department of Internal Medicine
  65. 2004 - 2010
    MemberInternal Medicine Board Review Course, Department of Internal Medicine
  66. 2004 - 2010
    Continuing Medical Education Course DirectorDepartment of Internal Medicine
  67. 2004
    MemberMidwest Society of General Internal Medicine
  68. 2003
    Workshop ReviewerSociety of General Internal Medicine
  69. 2003 - 2007
    Abstract ReviewerSociety of General Internal Medicine
  70. 2003
    Workshop LeaderEvidence based Health Care: How to teach EBM
  71. 2002
    Chairperson/ModeratorMidwest Society of General Internal Medicine
  72. 2002
    Workshop ReviewerMidwest Society of General Internal Medicine
  73. 2002
    MemberMidwest Society of General Internal Medicine
  74. 2002
    Abstract ReviewerSociety of General Internal Medicine
  75. 2002
    Invited Scientific Meeting ModeratorSociety of General Internal Medicine
  76. 2002 - 2003
    MemberEvidence based Health Care: How to teach EBM
  77. 2002 - 2007
    MemberGeneral Internal Medicine Research Fellowship, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  78. 2002 - 2007
    Chair of SessionSociety of General Internal Medicine
  79. 2002 - present
    Plummer Society, Mayo Clinic Rochester Societies
  80. 2001 - 2008
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  81. 2001 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  82. 2001 - present
    MemberDoctors Mayo Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  83. 2000 - 2002
    Abstract ReviewerMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  84. 2000 - 2002
    Abstract GraderMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  85. 2000 - 2002
    MemberMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  86. 2000 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  87. 2000 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  88. 1999 - 2000
    DirectorGeneral Internal Medicine Firms, Fairview University Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  89. 1999 - 2000
    MemberEvidence-Based Medical Curriculum Work Group, Primary Care Education Committee, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  90. 1999
    Key FacultyAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  91. 1999
    MemberCurriculum Development Committee, Graduate Medical Education, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  92. 1999
    MemberAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  93. 1998
    MemberSelection Committee - Division Head, General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  94. 1998 - 2000
    Abstract GraderMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  95. 1998 - 2000
    MemberMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  96. 1998
    MemberJoint Practice Committee, Fairview University Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  97. 1997 - present
    MemberSociety of General Internal Medicine
  98. 1993 - 1998
    MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
  99. 1991 - present
    MemberIndian Society of Nephrology
  100.  
    Curriculum DevelopmentLife- Long learning, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
  101.  
    MemberDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  102.  
    Core Faculty MemberEvidence Based Health Care Web Site, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  103.  
    ChairSubcommittees on Evidence-based Medicine, Primary Care Education Committee, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  104.  
    Chair and OrganizerAssociate Program, 1999 Chapter Meeting, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  105.  
    CoordinatorInternal Medicine Resident Journal Club, University of Minnesota Hospital
  106.  
    Abstract JudgeMinnesota Chapter, American College of Physicians
  107.  
    Member2007 CME Committee, Society of General Internal Medicine
  108.  
    MemberScientific Program Planning Committee, 1999 Chapter Meeting, American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
  109.  
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Selection, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  110.  
    MemberInternal Medicine Clerkship Site Coordinator - 3rd Year Medical Students 5500 Series, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities