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Ernest P. Bouras, M.D.

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  1. Jacksonville, Florida

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Ernest P. Bouras, M.D., is a Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic Florida and Associate Professor of Medicine at Mayo Medical School. After joining the staff at Mayo Clinic Rochester in 1998, where he served as director of the gastrointestinal motility laboratory, the Jacksonville native relocated to Mayo Clinic Florida in 2001. Dr. Bouras has clinical expertise in the fields of esophageal disorders, advanced endoscopic procedures, and gastrointestinal motility. His research efforts span these various fields, and he remains an active speaker at medical conferences. Dr. Bouras has served the gastroenterology division in Florida in various capacities, including chair of the quality committee, member of the executive committee and director of the hospital practice and motility laboratory.

  1. Achalasia
  2. Barrett's esophagus
  3. Chronic gastrointestinal bleeding
  4. Colon cancer
  5. Colonic dysmotility
  6. Constipation
  7. Dysphagia
  8. Esophageal cancer
  9. Esophageal foreign body
  10. Esophageal spasms
  11. Esophageal stricture
  12. Esophagitis
  13. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  14. Gastrointestinal bleeding
  15. Gastrointestinal disorder
  16. Gastrointestinal perforation
  17. Gastrointestinal varices
  18. Gastroparesis
  19. Indigestion
  20. Pelvic floor dysfunction
  21. Polyp
  22. Radiation proctopathy
  1. Ablation
  2. Anorectal manometry
  3. Bravo capsule pH test
  4. Breath testing
  5. Colonoscopy
  6. Endoscopic mucosal resection
  7. Esophageal dilatation
  8. Esophageal manometry
  9. GI motility test
  10. Impedance pH testing
  11. pH testing
  12. Upper endoscopy
  • Advanced endoscopy
  • EndoFLIP (esophagus and stomach)
  • Gastrointestinal polyp removal: including complex/large polyps in colon, stomach and esophagus
  • Esophageal diseases
  • Constipation
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Specialized/advanced motility studies and endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal motility disorders
  1. 1998
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1998
    Clinical Fellowship - Gastroenterology& Hepatology Chief, N.F. LaRusso, M.D. Research Mentor - Michael Camilleri, M.D.Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1996
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1996
    Clinical Fellowship - Gastroenterology & Hepatology Chief, C.R. Fleming, M.D.Mayo Clinic in Florida
  5. 1995
    Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineDuke University Medical Center, Duke University
  6. 1992
    MD - Medicine Research Mentor - R.A. Liddle, M.D.; Division of GastroenterologyDuke University
  7. 1988
    BS - Molecular Biology Summa cum laudeVanderbilt University

Certifications

  1. 1998
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2005
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2002
    CR-20 Clinical Research AwardMayo Foundation
  3. 2000
    Clinical Research AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  4. 2000
    CR-20 Clinical Research AwardMayo Foundation
  5. 1998
    Recognition by various doctor rating organizations, consumer-based groups, etc.Who's Who, Top Docs, Vitals Top 10, America's Top Doctors, Best Doctors
  6. 1997
    Finalist, National Fellows CompetitionAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  7. 1995
    Presentation AwardAmerican College of Physicians
  8. 1988
    Summa cum laudeVanderbilt University

Professional memberships

  1. 2016 - present
    ChairpersonQuality Committee, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2012 - present
    Content AdvisorAskMayoExpert
  3. 2010 - 2012
    DirectorGastrointestinal Motility Unit, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  4. 2010 - present
    MemberGastroenterology Divisional Management Team, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2009
    Invited SpeakerAmetrican Societry for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  6. 2007 - 2010
    Grant Review Panel MemberRome Foundation
  7. 2006 - 2008
    MemberGastroenterology Hospital Integration Project, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2006 - 2008
    MemberRevenue Recognition Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  9. 2006 - present
    MemberGastroenterology Endoscopy Committee, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2005 - 2008
    MemberMedical Grand Rounds Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  11. 2005
    Course FacultyOrthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion
  12. 2004 - 2006
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Committee - Florida, Clinical Practice Committee - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  13. 2004
    Invited SpeakerInternational Society of Pelvic Neuromodulation
  14. 2004 - present
    Academic FacultyAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  15. 2003 - 2004
    Academic FacultyAmetrican Societry for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  16. 2002 - 2012
    DirectorGastroenterology Hospital Practice Group, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2002 - 2008
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  18. 2002 - present
    MemberGastroenterology Research Committee, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2000
    Scientific Session ModeratorAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  20. 2000 - present
    Content ReviewerMayo Clinic Health Letter
  21. 1999 - 2000
    Scientific Session Abstract ReviewerAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  22. 1999 - present
    Postgraduate Course FacultyAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  23. 1998 - 2001
    DirectorGastrointestinal Motility Laboratory, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  24. 1998 - 2001
    MemberEsophageal Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  25. 1998 - 2001
    MemberEndoscopy Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 1998 - present
    MemberMotility Interest Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  27. 1998 - present
    MemberEnteric NeuroScience Program, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  28. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
  29. 1996 - 2001
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  30. 1996 - 2001
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  31. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  32. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  33. 1995 - 2007
    MemberFlorida Medical Association
  34. 1995 - 2007
    MemberDuval County Medical Society
  35. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  36. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  37. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  38.  
    ContributorMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Newsletter, Department of Internal Medicine

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