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Gururaj J. Kolar, M.D.

  1. Hospitalist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

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Gururaj J. Kolar, M.D., is a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist with expertise in Hospital Internal Medicine. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

Dr. Kolar attended medical school at Charles University in Czech Republic. He obtained training in internal medicine at Steward Carney Hospital in Boston, MA.

Dr. Kolar's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients who have been hospitalized. He works with multiple specialties involved in taking care of patients while hospitalized to ensure smooth transition out of the hospital.

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Kolar is active in research and medical education, with a focus on value based care.

  • High Value Care in Hospital Internal Medicine
  • Language services and its impact in Hospital Internal Medicine
  1. 2016
    Residency - Internal MedicineSteward Carney Hospital
  2. 2013
    Certificate - The Postdoctoral Certificate Program in clinical and translational science is designed for Mayo Clinic physicians, scientists and other staff members with doctoral degrees who want to pursue advanced clinical and translational research training. Offered by the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) in collaboration with Mayo Graduate School, the one-year Postdoctoral Certificate Program includes individualized course work, a mentored research experience and the development of a manuscript submitted for publication.Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
  3. 2010
    MDCharles University in Prague, Medical Faculty of Hradec Kralove
  4. 2002
    Pre-MedicalSSPMS Day School and Junior College

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2009
    Fond Mobility Scholarship AwardCharles University for Medical Exchange Program at Medical Center
  2. 2009
    Award for excellent grades in 5th year of 6 Charles University
  3. 2008
    Fond Mobility Scholarship AwardCharles University for Student Clerkship at Hospital Santa Ana Costa
  4. 2007
    Fond Mobility Scholarship AwardCharles University for Student Clerkship at Hospital Santa Maria

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Mayo Clinic Health System - SEMN
  2. 2023 - present
    Annual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
  3. 2022 - present
    HIM Epic Oversight Committee
  4. 2022 - present
    Mortality Case Review Subcommittee
  5. 2021 - present
    Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  6. 2021 - present
    Annual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
  7. 2021 - present
    Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  8. 2021 - present
    Mayo Clinic Leadership Challenge, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  9. 2021 - present
    Minnesota Medical Association
  10. 2021 - present
    Zumbro Valley Medical Association
  11. 2020 - present
    Annual Meeting, American College of Physicians
  12. 2020 - present
    American College of Physicians
  13. 2020 - present
    Annual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
  14. 2020 - present
    Society of Hospital Medicine
  15. 2020 - present
    Utilization Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  16. 2020 - present
    Annual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
  17. 2019 - 2021
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Executive Committee
  18. 2018 - 2020
    Southwest Minnesota Region Utilization Management Committee, Department Committees, Department of Nursing
  19. 2018 - 2020
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Utilization Review Committee
  20. 2018 - 2019
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Inpatient Safisfaction Score Task Force
  21. 2018 - 2019
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato
  22. 2017 - 2019
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Interdivisional Liaison
  23. 2017 - 2019
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Hospitalists Educational Committee
  24. 2016 - present
    Minnesota Medical Association
  25. 2016 - 2019
    Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Patient Flow Oversight Committee
  26. 2013 - 2016
    Steward Carney Hospital, Respect, Reward and Recognition Committee
  27. 2013 - 2016
    Steward Carney Hospital, Falls Prevention Committee

Publications