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Rahul Pannala, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Barrett's esophagus
  2. Esophageal cancer
  3. Obesity
  4. Pancreatic cancer
  1. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
  2. Endoscopic ultrasound
  3. ERCP
  4. Upper endoscopy
  • Therapeutic endoscopy
  • Endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP
  • Pancreatic diseases
  • Pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers
  • Esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus
  • Bariatric endoscopy
  1. 2014
    Mayo Clinic ScholarMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2010
    Fellow - Therapeutic EndoscopyVirginia Mason Medical Center
  3. 2009
    Fellow - Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2009
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2006
    Resident - Internal MedicineBridgeport Hospital, Yale University
  6. 2003
    MPH - EpidemiologySchool of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts
  7. 1999
    MB BS - Medicine/SurgeryGandhi Medical College

Certifications

  1. 2009
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Nomination, Distinguished Clinician AwardMayo Clinic Arizona
  2. 2020
    Plenary Presentation - Digestive Diseases WeekAmerican Gastroenterology Association
  3. 2016
    Poster of Distinction - Digestive Diseases WeekAmerican Gastroenterology Association
  4. 2015
    Poster of DistinctionAnnual Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association
  5. 2013
    Top ReviewerClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  6. 2008
    Poster of Distinction - Digestive Diseases WeekAmerican Gastroenterology Association
  7. 2007
    Hirshberg Foundation Award for Best Clinical Abstract on Pancreatic CancerAnnual Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association
  8. 2007
    Poster of Distinction - Digestive Diseases WeekAmerican Gastroenterology Association
  9. 2001
    Commendation from Governors' Advisory CouncilGovernors' Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
  10. 2000
    Graduate Research ScholarshipUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst
  11. 1999
    Best Outgoing StudentGandhi Medical College
  12. 1999
    University Distinctions in Biochemistry and MicrobiologyGandhi Medical College
  13. 1991
    National Award: Durga Mahesh Gold Medal in Science - Grade 10Hyderabad Public School

Professional memberships

  1. 2022
    Academic Promotion Committee for Dr. Vel Murugan (Research Associate Professor), School of Biodesign, Arizona State University
  2. 2021
    Abstract Review Committee, Biliary Disorders, ACG Annual Meeting
  3. 2021
    Practice to Facilitate Complete Documentation of ERCP, Delphi Project of International Experts, World Endoscopy Organization
  4. 2021
    Standardization of Endoscopic Teaching Terminology, Delphi Project of International Experts, World Endoscopy Organization
  5. 2021 - present
    PhD Supervisory Committee for Subhadeep Dutta (PhD Candidate), Rege Bioengineering Lab, School of Molecular Sciences
  6. 2020
    Pancreas Multidisciplinary Group
  7. 2020 - present
    Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Oversight Group, Gastroenterology, Radiology, Oncology, Surgery, and Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Committees
  8. 2020 - present
    Education Committee, World Endoscopy Organization
  9. 2020 - present
    Quality in Endoscope Reprocessing and Sterilization, Webinar Series, World Endoscopy Organization
  10. 2020 - present
    Webinar Committee, Collaboration of Recognized Endoscopy (CORE) Units and Center of Excellence (COE) Program, World Endoscopy Organization
  11. 2020 - present
    Arizona Chapter, National Pancreas Foundation
  12. 2019 - present
    MCA Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies Program, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  13. 2019 - present
    Staff Retention and Recruitment, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2018
    Abstract Review Committee, Biliary Disorders, ACG Annual Meeting
  15. 2018
    American Gastroenterological Association
  16. 2017 - 2020
    Standards of Practice and Publication Committee, World Endoscopy Organization
  17. 2017
    Clinical Studies Unit, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  18. 2017 - present
    Gastroenterology Disease Oriented Group, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  19. 2017 - present
    MCA Adult Obesity Collaborative Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  20. 2017 - present
    Esophageal/Gastric Disease Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2016 - present
    National Advisory Board, Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  22. 2015 - present
    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  23. 2015
    Chronic Pancreatitis, Poster Presentation, AGA Council
  24. 2015
    Pancreatic Physiology and Disease, DDSEP 8, American Gastroenterological Association
  25. 2015 - present
    Clinical Research Subcommittee, Arizona Research Operations Management Team
  26. 2015 - present
    Gastroenterology Supplies and Technology Team (GISTT), Gastroenterology Nursing Specialty Council, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  27. 2015 - present
    Gastroesophageal Cancer Specialty Council
  28. 2015 - present
    GI Supplies Working Group, Endoscopy Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  29. 2015 - present
    Chronic Pancreatitis, Abstract Review Committee, AGA Council
  30. 2014 - 2020
    International Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  31. 2014 - 2020
    Technology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  32. 2014 - 2017
    Gastroenterology Disease Oriented Group, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  33. 2014 - 2016
    Cancer Center Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  34. 2013 - 2014
    Associate Medical Information Office Advisory Group
  35. 2011 - 2014
    Research Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  36. 2010 - present
    Pancreas Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  37. 2009 - 2015
    American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  38. 2009 - present
    American College of Gastroenterology
  39. 2009 - present
    American Gastroenterological Association
  40. 2009 - present
    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  41. 2008 - 2009
    Governing Council, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  42. 2003 - 2006
    American Public Health Association
  43. 2002
    Executive Committee, New Jersey Public Health Association

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Research activities

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