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Navtej (Nav) S. Buttar, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Navtej Buttar, M.D., is an advanced interventional endoscopist. His interests include minimally invasive endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal disorders such as leaks, perforations and fistula after surgery, endoscopic interventions to manage heartburn or gastrointestinal reflux, management of complex strictures and leaks in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, resection of premalignant lesions or polyps including endoscopic mucosal resection and full thickness resections as well as palliation of gastrointestinal malignancies.

  1. Esophageal cancer
  2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  3. Inflammatory bowel disease
  4. Polyp
  1. Endoscopic procedure
  2. Minimally invasive anti-reflux procedure
  • Minimally invasive, advanced endoscopic treatment of complications of surgery such as leaks, perforations and fistula
  • Endoscopic management of heart burn or gastrointestinal reflux
  • Restoration of gastrointestinal continuity and management of complex strictures in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
  • Resection of premalignant lesions or polyps including endoscopic mucosal resection and full thickness resections as well as palliation of gastrointestinal malignancies.
  1. 2001
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2000
    Fellow - PGY-VI, GastroenterologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1998
    PGY II and III - Internal MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine
  4. 1992
    Resident - General SurgeryPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
  5. 1989
    MB BSUniversity of Rajasthan

Certifications

  1. 2002
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Non-Surgeon Physician Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Clinic Rochester
  2. 2016
    Non-Surgeon Physician Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Clinic Rochester
  3. 2015
    Regenerative Medicine Award Discovery Translation Program
  4. 2015
    Enterprise Ireland Award Mayo Foundation and NUIG
  5. 2014
    Mayo Clinic Ventures Team Award Launchpad Stanford-UC Barkley
  6. 2008
    Research AwardFujinon
  7. 2007
    Research ScholarshipButt Gastroenterology Research Fund
  8. 2005
    Research AwardCentour
  9. 2004
    The ACG Outstanding Reviewer AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  10. 2003
    Research Excellence in GI and Liver Disease AwardRegal Awards Program
  11. 2001
    Mayo Foundation Scholar Award for basic science researchMayo Foundation
  12. 2001
    Nominated for William H. J. Summerskill Award for excellence in researchMayo Foundation
  13. 2000
    Eugenie M. Bolz Teaching and Research Scholarship Award for excellence in teaching and researchDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2000
    Research ScholarshipMerck Medical School Grant
  15. 1998
    In top 10 deciles for CertificationAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  16. 1996
    Winner of Maryland State medical jeopardyChief residents of Maryland and American College of Physicians
  17. 1993
    In 90-95 percentile for CertificationEducational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
  18. 1990
    Ranked first in Nation wide competitionPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Surgery and Orthopedics
  19. 1983
    Among first three positionsUniversity of Rajasthan
  20. 1983
    Honors in AnatomyUniversity of Rajasthan
  21. 1983
    Y. Appa Jee Award for highest scoreUniversity of Rajasthan
  22. 1981
    National Merit ScholarSGNK School

Professional memberships

  1. 2015 - present
    Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2015 - present
    Surgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester
  3. 2015 - present
    Educational Products Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  4. 2013 - 2015
    ASGE Quality Assurance in Endoscopy
  5. 2010 - present
    International Association for the Study of Esophageal Diseases, OESO
  6. 2009 - 2016
    Credentialing and Privileging Committee, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  7. 2009 - present
    Credentialing and Privileging Committee, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  8. 2008 - 2015
    GI Bleed Team and Complex Endoscopy, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  9. 2008 - 2012
    Gastrointestinal Neoplasia Interest Group, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  10. 2008 - present
    GI Bleed Team and Complex Endoscopy, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  11. 2002 - present
    Zumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  12. 2001 - 2008
    Gastrointestinal Neoplasia Interest Group, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  13. 2001 - present
    American Association for Cancer Research
  14. 2000 - 2001
    Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  15. 2000 - 2001
    American College of Physicians
  16. 2000 - 2001
    American College of Physicians
  17. 2000 - present
    American College of Gastroenterology
  18. 1999 - present
    American Gastroenterological Association
  19. 1997 - present
    American Association for the Advancement of Science
  20. 1996 - 2002
    State Medical Society of Wisconsin
  21. 1996 - 2002
    Minnesota Medical Association
  22. 1996 - 1998
    University of Wisconsin, Madison
  23. 1996 - 1998
    Medical Information Clinic, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  24. 1996 - present
    American Medical Association
  25. 1995 - 1996
    Harbor Hospital Center
  26. 1995 - 1996
    Nutritional Committee, Harbor Hospital Center

Publications

Research activities

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