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Francis A. Farraye, M.D., M.S.

  1. Gastroenterologist

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Dr. Farraye is a Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida where he directs the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. Prior to relocating to Mayo in 2019, he was Clinical Director in the Section of Gastroenterology and the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Boston Medical Center and Professor of Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Farraye earned his medical doctorate from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and his master's degree in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Dr. Farraye has an active academic clinical practice managing patients with IBD. Dr. Farraye is a clinical investigator examining multiple aspects of the clinical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. A frequent speaker and invited lecturer nationally and internationally on the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease, Dr. Farraye has authored or co-authored over 450 original scientific manuscripts, book chapters, reviews, and abstracts. He co-edited the text, Curbside Consultation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (now in its 3rd edition) and Gastrointestinal Emergencies. His books for patients include Questions and Answers about Ulcerative Colitis and Questions and Answers about Crohn's Disease. His newest book, published in 2022 is Mayo Clinic on Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Dr. Farraye is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, and a Master in the American College of Gastroenterology. He has served on numerous national and international committees including as a member of the American College of Gastroenterology Board of Trustees. He is the editor in chief of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Journal Scan, a weekly publication of the American Society of Gastrointestinal endoscopy. The New England Crohn's and Colitis Foundation named Dr. Farraye Humanitarian of the Year in 2003. In 2009, the American College of Gastroenterology awarded Dr. Farraye the William Carey Award for service to the college. In 2020, Dr. Farraye received the lifetime achievement award from the New England Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

Dr. Farraye's clinical interests are in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. He is currently investigating C. difficile infection in IBD patients, the management and diagnosis of dysplasia and cancer in patients with IBD; social media use and health literacy in IBD patients; hepatitis B vaccination efficacy in patients with IBD; and subclinical hepatic fibrosis in patients with IBD.

  1. 2001
    MScHarvard School of Public Health
  2. 1988
    Clinical Fellowship - GastroenterologyBeth Israel Hospital
  3. 1987
    Research Fellowship - GastroenterologyBeth Israel Hospital
  4. 1985
    Residency - Internal MedicineBeth Israel Hospital
  5. 1983
    Internship - Internal MedicineBeth Israel Hospital
  6. 1982
    MDAlbert Einstein College of Medicine
  7. 1978
    BSSUNY at Stony Brook

Certifications

  1. 1989
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1985
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Researcher of the Year in the Department of Medicine 2023Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2021
    Jacksonville Magazine Best Doctors IssueJacksonville Magazine
  3. 2020
    Joan Cutler Life Time Achievement AwardCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  4. 2018
    Presidential Poster AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  5. 2017
    Presidential Poster AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  6. 2015
    Scott Zarrow Memorial Lecture: Surveillance Colonoscopy in IBD - Who, What and When?Postgraduate Course, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  7. 2013
    Faculty Development Award: Quality Improvement for Department Chiefs, Institute for Health Care ImprovementBoston University
  8. 2013
    Research Mentor of the YearDepartment of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine
  9. 2012
    Richard Farmer Honorary Lecture: Health Care Maintenance in the IBD PatientAnnual Gastroenterology Update, Cleveland Clinic
  10. 2011
    Top DoctorUS News and World Report
  11. 2010
    Best of Boston, GastroenterologyBoston Magazine
  12. 2010
    Faculty Development Award: Pocket MBA for PhysiciansSchool of Management, Boston University
  13. 2009
    William Carey AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  14. 2006
    The Rodger C. Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society Lecture: Diagnosis and management of Flat and Polypoid Dysplasia in IBDDigestive Disease Week
  15. 2003
    Board of Governors Achievement AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  16. 2003
    Humanitarian of the YearNew England Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  17. 2002
    Presidential Poster AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  18. 1999
    Key Contribution AwardHarvard Community Health Plan
  19. 1998
    Ebert FellowshipHarvard Pilgrim Health Care
  20. 1995
    Key Contribution AwardHarvard Community Health Plan
  21. 1993
    Key Contribution AwardHarvard Community Health Plan
  22. 1990
    Peer Recognition AwardHarvard Community Health Plan
  23. 1990
    Diamond AwardHarvard Community Health Plan
  24. 1990
    Key Contribution AwardHarvard Community Health Plan
  25. 1986
    Peer Recognition AwardHarvard Community Health Plan
  26. 1982
    Alpha Omega AlphaAlbert Einstein College of Medicine
  27. 1981
    Medical Student Research FellowshipNational Institutes of Health
  28. 1979
    Research FellowshipAmerican Liver Foundation
  29. 1979
    Research FellowshipAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  30. 1974
    Regents' ScholarshipNew York State

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Vice ChairWorld Gastroenterology Organization
  2. 2023 - present
    ChairAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  3. 2023 - present
    ChairAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  4. 2023 - present
    Advisor, Clinical Advisory BoardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  5. 2022
    Abstract Review CommitteeAdvances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  6. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberMayo Clinic
  7. 2021 - present
    Abstract Review Committee MemberAdvances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Clinical Tract Organizing Committee
  8. 2021 - present
    MemberGIH Executive Committee, Division Committees, Department of Nursing
  9. 2021 - present
    Steering Board Committee MemberHelmsley Foundation
  10. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  11. 2020 - present
    Committee MemberCrohn's and Colitis Foundation
  12. 2020 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  13. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  14. 2020 - present
    Co ChairIBD, Neurogastroenterology, Motility, Functional GI Working Group
  15. 2020 - 2022
    ChairCentral and Northern Florida Crohns and Colitis Foundation Chapter
  16. 2020 - present
    MemberCrohns and Colitis Foundation
  17. 2020 - present
    Editorial Board MemberInflammatory Bowel Disease Journal
  18. 2020 - present
    Grant ReviewerCrohns and Colitis Foundation
  19. 2020 - present
    MemberASGE ARIA
  20. 2020 - present
    Subcommittee MemberGI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQuIC) Inflammatory Bowel
  21. 2019 - 2023
    ChairAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  22. 2019 - 2022
    ChairAmerican College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  23. 2019 - present
    LiaisonAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  24. 2019 - present
    MemberFlorida Gastroenterologic Society
  25. 2019 - present
    Diversity CommitteeCrohns and Colitis Foundation
  26. 2019 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
  27. 2019 - present
    MemberFlorida Gastroenterology Society
  28. 2019 - present
    Steering Board Committee MemberJacksonville Gut Club
  29. 2019 - present
    MemberCelgene Corporation
  30. 2019 - present
    LiaisonCrohn's and Colitis Foundation, American College of Gastroenterology
  31. 2018 - present
    Co-ChairCrohns and Colitis Foundation
  32. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  33. 2018 - present
    Board MemberIndependent Data Safety Monitoring, Theravance Pharmaceuticals
  34. 2018 - present
    Board MemberIndependent Data Safety Monitoring Board, Eli Lilly and Company
  35. 2018 - present
    MemberNational Scientific Advisory Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  36. 2018 - present
    Co-ChairMembership Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  37. 2018 - present
    ChairGrant Review, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  38. 2018 - present
    ChairGrant Review, American College of Gastroenterology
  39. 2017 - present
    MemberIBD International Endoscopy Working Group
  40. 2017 - present
    MemberConstitution and Bylaws Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  41. 2015
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  42. 2014 - 2016
    RepresentativeCommittee of Specialty Societies-American College of Gastroenterologists, American College of Physicians
  43. 2014 - 2016
    ReviewerGrant Review, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  44. 2014
    Committee MemberRobert Dawson Evans Award for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, Boston University School of Medicine
  45. 2014
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  46. 2014 - present
    MemberIBD 2020 Working Group, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  47. 2013
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  48. 2013
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  49. 2013 - present
    MentorClinical Research in IBD, American Gastroenterological Association
  50. 2012 - 2018
    Governing BoardMassachusetts Gastroenterology Association
  51. 2012 - 2016
    MemberGastroenterology Quality Improvement Committee, Boston Medical Center
  52. 2012
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  53. 2012 - present
    MemberAGA Academy of Educators, American Gastroenterological Association
  54. 2011
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  55. 2010 - 2015
    MemberFaculty Development and Diversity Committee, Boston Medical Center
  56. 2010 - 2014
    Board MemberIndependent Data Safety Monitoring, Celgene Corporation
  57. 2010 - present
    FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  58. 2008 - 2011
    MemberProfessional Practice Advisory Group, Boston Medical Center
  59. 2008 - 2011
    Board MemberIndependent Data Safety Monitoring, Pfizer Pharmaceutical, Inc.
  60. 2006 - 2010
    MemberTechnology Committee, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  61. 2006 - present
    FellowAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  62. 2005 - 2018
    MemberProfessional Education Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  63. 2005 - 2011
    MemberProfessional Education Committee, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  64. 2005 - 2008
    ChairBoard of Governors, American College of Gastroenterology
  65. 2005 - 2006
    ConsultantPhysicians Information and Education Resource, American College of Physicians
  66. 2004 - 2014
    MemberBoard of Trustees, American College of Gastroenterology
  67. 2004 - 2008
    Board MemberEvans Foundation, Boston University School of Medicine
  68. 2004 - 2008
    RepresentativeDepartment of Medicine Standards Committee, Boston Medical Center
  69. 2004 - 2008
    MemberInflammatory Bowel Disease Study Group, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  70. 2004 - 2005
    Vice ChairBoard of Governors, American College of Gastroenterology
  71. 2004 - 2005
    ChairMembership Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  72. 2003 - 2005
    ChairPatient Care Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  73. 2003 - 2004
    ChairLower Gastrointestinal Section, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  74. 2002 - 2003
    MemberEvans Day Abstract Review Committee, Boston University School of Medicine
  75. 2002 - 2003
    MemberAnnual Scientific Program Committee, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  76. 2001 - 2005
    GovernorState of Massachusetts, American College of Gastroenterology
  77. 2001 - 2005
    Co-ChairCompetencies and Standards Task Group, National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
  78. 2001 - present
    Principal InvestigatorResearch Alliance, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
  79. 2000 - 2009
    MemberFunctional Brain Gut Research Group
  80. 2000 - 2008
    AdvisorMedical Student, Boston University School of Medicine
  81. 2000 - 2007
    MemberAdmissions Committee, Boston University School of Medicine
  82. 2000 - 2004
    MemberMedical Management Committee, Boston Medical Center
  83. 1999 - 2002
    MemberCommittee on Clinical Practice, American Gastroenterological Association
  84. 1998 - 2002
    MemberPractice Parameters Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  85. 1997 - 2003
    MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  86. 1992 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  87. 1991 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  88. 1989 - 1991
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  89. 1988 - 2019
    MemberNew England Endoscopy Society
  90. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  91. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  92. 1988 - present
    MemberCrohn's and Colitis Foundation
  93. 1987 - 1989
    TraineeAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  94. 1986 - 1992
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  95. 1986 - 1988
    TraineeAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  96. 1986 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  97. 1985 - 1986
    CoordinatorContinuing Medical Education, Harvard Medical School
  98. 1984 - 2019
    MemberMassachusetts Medical Society
  99. 1982 - 1986
    AssociateAmerican College of Physicians

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Research activities

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