Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- 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
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2007
MSc - Clinical and Translational Science Master's Degree ProgramMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2006
ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2006
Clinical Fellowship - Gastroenterology and HepatologyDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1999
Chief Resident - Internal Medicine (Sinai Samaritan Medical Center)University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
- 1999
Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine
- 1997
Resident - Internal MedicineAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
- 1993
MB BSAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2006
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2023
GIQUIC Research Committee : ChairAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2022
Vice-Chair, Endoscopy Technology and Imaging Section, DDW CouncilAmerican Gastroenterology Association
- 2022
Vice-Chair : DDW Hands On Sessions Committee, DDW Planning CommitteeAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2022
Advanced Leadership Development ProgramAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2021
Outstanding Research AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2019
International Professor Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation
- 2019
Governor, State of MinnesotaAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2018
Member Board of Governors : Governor State of MinnesotaAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2015
Honorary Lifetime MembershipSociety of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India
- 2015
FellowshipAmerican Gastroenterology Association
- 2013
FellowshipAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2013
Department of Medicine New Investigator AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2013
FellowshipAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2012
Edward C. Rosenow Endowed Professorship Internal Medicine Residency AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
- 2009
ACG Governor's Award for Excellence in Clinical ResearchAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2006
J. Arnold Bargen Award, Outstanding Achievement by a Gastroenterology FellowDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2005
Winner of National GI Jeopardy CompetitionAmerican College of Gastroenterology National Annual Meeting
- 2005
Invited to Present Research Abstract10th Annual Young Investigator's Meeting in Digestive Diseases, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2005
Astra Zeneca Senior Fellow AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology National Annual Meeting
- 2002
Best Teacher of the Year AwardDepartment of Emergency Medicine Residents, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 2002
Best Teacher of the Year AwardTransitional Year Residents, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
- 1999
Dr. Rick Wartgow Outstanding Medical Resident AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
- 1992
Declared the Best Undergraduate in the Subjects of Medicine, Community Medicine and SurgeryAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
- 1992
Institute Gold Medal, Best Undergraduate Student of the YearAll India Institute of Medical Sciences
- 1992
Gold Medal, Best All Rounder of the YearDelhi Medical Association
- 1990
Declared the Best Undergraduate in the Subjects of Pathology and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic MedicineAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
- 1989
Declared the Best Undergraduate in the Subjects of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAll-India Institute of Medical Sciences
- 1989
Sir Dorabji Tata Award, Best Undergraduate in BiochemistryAwarding Organization
- 1989
Institute Scholarships for Standing First in the Professional ExaminationsAwarding Organization
- 1988
Secured the All India First Rank in the Indian School Certificate ExaminationAwarding Organization
- 1986
National Talent Search Scholarship AwardNational Council for Education, Research and Training, New Delhi, India
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
MemberClinical Trials Operations Team
- 2016 - present
MemberClinical and Translational Research Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- 2015
FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
- 2014 - 2016
MemberResearch Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- 2014 - 2015
MemberClinical Practice & Quality Management Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
- 2014 - present
MemberDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Endoscopy Practice Committee
- 2013
FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2013 - 2016
Chair/Co-ChairAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2013
FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2013 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- 2013 - present
ChairMayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- 2011 - 2014
MemberResearch Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- 2011 - 2012
ChairEsophagus Section, Annual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2010 - 2012
MemberPractice Parameters Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- 2010
Vice ChairEsophagus Section, Annual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2009 - present
MemberGastroenterology and Hepatology Research Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2009 - 2013
MemberAnnual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2009 - 2013
MemberEsophagus Section, Annual Scientific Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2007 - 2010
MemberPractice Parameters Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- 2003
Elected FellowAmerican College of Physicians
- 2003 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
- 1999
MemberClinical Competency Committee, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
- 1999
MemberClinical Affairs Committee, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
- 1999
HeadHouse Staff Committee, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center
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MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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MemberPharmacy Committee, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.
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MemberPolicy and Procedures Committee, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc.
Publications
Research activities