Adiba I. Azad, M.D.

Adiba I. Azad, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine and senior associate consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Azad specializes in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology, caring for people with complex liver and digestive diseases. She provides expert evaluation and treatment focused on liver disorders and advanced hepatology care.

Dr. Azad is board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and transplant hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her clinical practice integrates specialized expertise with quality improvement principles to help improve patient outcomes.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Azad's approach focuses on comprehensive care for advanced gastrointestinal and liver conditions:

• Gastroenterology: Diagnosis and management of digestive system disorders, focusing on hepatobiliary disease.
• Transplant hepatology: Care for patients before and after liver transplantation
• Benign and malignant hepatic tumors: Evaluation and treatment of liver tumors
• Immune-mediated liver disease: Specialized care for patients with diseases of the bile duct.

Research and expertise

Dr. Azad's research centers on immunology of biliary tract diseases and mechanisms of liver injury, including fibrosis. She has secured multiple federal and foundation grants, investigating immune-mediated pathways and cell interactions in liver disease. Her work contributes to understanding and improving care for people with primary sclerosing cholangitis and related conditions.

In addition to clinical and research responsibilities, Dr. Azad is active in teaching gastroenterology and hepatology, mentoring students and post-doctoral fellows, and serving national organizations. She has been recognized with prestigious honors and participates in editorial review for leading journals in her field.

Care philosophy

"Data driven and pragmatic patient care."