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Prasad G. Iyer, M.D., M.S.

  1. Gastroenterologist
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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Iyer, is a physician specializing in gastroenterology (and hepatology), with subspecialty certification in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Endoscopic Treatment of Dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Carcinoma
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Esophageal Diseases

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Iyer is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and subspecialty fellows. He is currently the Director of Post-Doctoral Programs in the Mayo Clinic Center of Clinical and Translational Science. ie. director of education for the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center and program director for the Transplantation Hepatology Fellowship program). Dr. Iyer is a highly sought after speaker and has spoken on topics related to Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer in venues across the country and abroad.

  1. Barrett's esophagus
  2. Eosinophilic esophagitis
  3. Esophageal cancer
  1. Upper endoscopy
  • Barrett's esophagus and esophageal carcinoma
  • Endoscopic therapy of esophageal neoplasia, outcomes of endoscopic therapy
  • Screening and early detection of esophageal neoplasia, population based epidemiology of Barrett's esophagus
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal diseases
  1. 2007
    MSc - Clinical and Translational Science Master's Degree ProgramMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2006
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2006
    Clinical Fellowship - Gastroenterology and HepatologyDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1999
    Chief Resident - Internal MedicineSinai Samaritan Medical Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
  5. 1999
    Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine
  6. 1997
    Resident - Internal MedicineAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  7. 1993
    MB BSAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences

Certifications

  1. 2006
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    GIQUIC Research Committee: ChairAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  2. 2022
    Vice-Chair, Endoscopy Technology and Imaging Section, DDW CouncilAmerican Gastroenterology Association
  3. 2022
    Vice-Chair: DDW Hands On Sessions Committee, DDW Planning CommitteeAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  4. 2022
    Advanced Leadership Development ProgramAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  5. 2021
    Outstanding Research AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  6. 2019
    International Professor Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation
  7. 2019
    Governor, State of MinnesotaAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  8. 2018
    Member Board of Governors: Governor State of MinnesotaAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  9. 2015
    Honorary Lifetime MembershipSociety of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
  10. 2015
    FellowshipAmerican Gastroenterology Association
  11. 2013
    FellowshipAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  12. 2013
    Department of Medicine New Investigator AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  13. 2013
    FellowshipAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  14. 2012
    Edward C. Rosenow Endowed Professorship Internal Medicine Residency AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  15. 2009
    ACG Governor's Award for Excellence in Clinical ResearchAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  16. 2006
    J. Arnold Bargen Award, Outstanding Achievement by a Gastroenterology FellowDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2005
    Winner of National GI Jeopardy CompetitionAmerican College of Gastroenterology National Annual Meeting
  18. 2005
    Invited to Present Research Abstract10th Annual Young Investigator's Meeting in Digestive Diseases, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  19. 2005
    Astra Zeneca Senior Fellow AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology National Annual Meeting
  20. 2002
    Best Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Emergency Medicine Residents, Medical College of Wisconsin
  21. 2002
    Best Teacher of the Year AwardTransitional Year Residents, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
  22. 1999
    Dr. Rick Wartgow Outstanding Medical Resident AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
  23. 1992
    Declared the Best Undergraduate in the Subjects of Medicine, Community Medicine and SurgeryAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  24. 1992
    Institute Gold Medal, Best Undergraduate Student of the YearAll India Institute of Medical Sciences
  25. 1992
    Gold Medal, Best All Rounder of the YearDelhi Medical Association
  26. 1990
    Declared the Best Undergraduate in the Subjects of Pathology and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic MedicineAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  27. 1989
    Declared the Best Undergraduate in the Subjects of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
  28. 1989
    Sir Dorabji Tata Award, Best Undergraduate in BiochemistryAwarding Organization
  29. 1989
    Institute Scholarships for Standing First in the Professional ExaminationsAwarding Organization
  30. 1988
    Secured the All India First Rank in the Indian School Certificate ExaminationAwarding Organization
  31. 1986
    National Talent Search Scholarship AwardNational Council for Education, Research and Training, New Delhi, India

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberClinical Trials Operations Team
  2. 2016 - present
    MemberClinical and Translational Research Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  3. 2015
    FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  4. 2014 - 2016
    MemberResearch Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  5. 2014 - 2015
    MemberClinical Practice & Quality Management Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
  6. 2014
    Abstract ReviewerBarrett's Surveillance, Esophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, AGA Institute Digestive Disease Week
  7. 2014 - present
    MemberDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Endoscopy Practice Committee
  8. 2013
    FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  9. 2013 - 2016
    Chair/Co-ChairAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  10. 2013
    FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  11. 2013
    Abstract ReviewerEsophageal Adenocarcinoma and Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, AGA Institute Digestive Disease Week
  12. 2013 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  13. 2013 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  14. 2012
    ChairEsophageal Section, Digestive Disease Week, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  15. 2012
    Abstract ReviewerEsophageal Section, Digestive Disease Week, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  16. 2012
    Abstract ReviewerEsophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, AGA Institute Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  17. 2011 - 2014
    MemberResearch Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  18. 2011 - 2012
    ChairEsophagus Section, Annual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  19. 2011
    Abstract ReviewerEsophageal Adenocarcinoma and Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, AGA Institute Digestive Disease Week
  20. 2011
    Abstract ReviewerNovel Therapeutics of GI Cancers, Esophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, AGA Institute Digestive Disease Week
  21. 2011
    Abstract ReviewerEsophageal Section, Digestive Disease Week, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  22. 2011
    Vice ChairEsophageal Section, Digestive Disease Week, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  23. 2010 - 2012
    MemberPractice Parameters Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  24. 2010
    Vice ChairEsophagus Section, Annual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  25. 2010
    Abstract ReviewerNovel Therapeutics of GI Cancers, Esophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, AGA Institute Digestive Disease Week
  26. 2010
    Abstract ReviewerEsophageal Section, Digestive Disease Week, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  27. 2009 - present
    MemberGastroenterology and Hepatology Research Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  28. 2009 - 2013
    MemberAnnual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  29. 2009 - 2013
    MemberEsophagus Section, Annual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  30. 2009
    Abstract ReviewerEsophageal, Gastric and Duodenal Disorders, AGA Institute Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  31. 2007 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  32. 2007 - 2010
    MemberPractice Parameters Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  33. 2003
    Elected FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  34. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  35. 1999
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
  36. 1999
    MemberClinical Affairs Committee, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
  37. 1999
    HeadHouse Staff Committee, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
  38.  
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  39.  
    MemberPharmacy Committee, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.
  40.  
    MemberPolicy and Procedures Committee, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.

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Research activities

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