Lawrence A. Szarka, M.D.

Lawrence A. Szarka, M.D., is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in gastrointestinal motility disorders and disorders of gut-brain interaction. Dr. Szarka provides expert care for individuals with challenging conditions such as gastroparesis, chronic constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. Through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment strategies, his goal is to help patients achieve improved function and quality of life.

Dr. Szarka serves as Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Section Head for Motility Clinic at Mayo Clinic. He also directs the Gastrointestinal Clinical Lab, overseeing specialized motility evaluation procedures. Board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Szarka has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders. His research focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for gut-brain interaction disorders using advanced technologies and pharmacogenomics.

Dr. Szarka focuses on understanding complex motility and gut-brain interaction disorders. His clinical expertise includes:

• Gastroparesis: Evaluation and treatment of delayed gastric emptying
• Intestinal pseudo-obstruction: Management of severe motility impairments affecting the small intestine
• Slow transit constipation: Advanced approaches for chronic and refractory constipation
• Functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome: Diagnosis and individualized therapy
• Rectal evacuation disorders: Comprehensive assessment and treatment
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease: Comprehensive assessment and treatment