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Rahul Pannala, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona | Rochester, Minnesota

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. 2023 - present
    Associate Program DirectorAdvanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona
  2. 2022
    External Expert ReviewerAcademic Promotion Committee for Dr. Vel Murugan (Research Associate Professor), School of Biodesign, Arizona State University
  3. 2021
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Biliary Disorders, ACG Annual Meeting
  4. 2021
    MemberPractice to Facilitate Complete Documentation of ERCP, Delphi Project of International Experts, World Endoscopy Organization
  5. 2021
    MemberStandardization of Endoscopic Teaching Terminology, Delphi Project of International Experts, World Endoscopy Organization
  6. 2021 - present
    MemberPhD Supervisory Committee for Subhadeep Dutta (PhD Candidate), Rege Bioengineering Lab, School of Molecular Sciences
  7. 2020
    MemberPancreas Multidisciplinary Group
  8. 2020 - present
    MemberMedical Device Sterilization and Disinfection Oversight Group, Gastroenterology, Radiology, Oncology, Surgery, and Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic Committees
  9. 2020 - present
    Vice ChairEducation Committee, World Endoscopy Organization
  10. 2020 - present
    ChairQuality in Endoscope Reprocessing and Sterilization, Webinar Series, World Endoscopy Organization
  11. 2020 - present
    ChairWebinar Committee, Collaboration of Recognized Endoscopy (CORE) Units and Center of Excellence (COE) Program, World Endoscopy Organization
  12. 2020 - present
    Medical DirectorArizona Chapter, National Pancreas Foundation
  13. 2019 - present
    LeadMCA Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies Program, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  14. 2019 - present
    Division DirectorStaff Retention and Recruitment, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  15. 2018
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, Biliary Disorders, ACG Annual Meeting
  16. 2018
    FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  17. 2017 - 2020
    MemberStandards of Practice and Publication Committee, World Endoscopy Organization
  18. 2017
    Co-Medical DirectorClinical Studies Unit, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  19. 2017 - present
    ChairGastroenterology Disease Oriented Group, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2017 - present
    MemberMCA Adult Obesity Collaborative Group, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  21. 2017 - present
    MemberEsophageal/Gastric Disease Group, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 2016 - present
    MemberNational Advisory Board, Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  23. 2015 - present
    FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  24. 2015
    JudgeChronic Pancreatitis, Poster Presentation, AGA Council
  25. 2015
    AuthorPancreatic Physiology and Disease, DDSEP 8, American Gastroenterological Association
  26. 2015 - present
    MemberClinical Research Subcommittee, Arizona Research Operations Management Team
  27. 2015 - present
    Arizona Physician RepresentativeGastroenterology Supplies and Technology Team (GISTT), Gastroenterology Nursing Specialty Council, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  28. 2015 - present
    MemberGastroesophageal Cancer Specialty Council
  29. 2015 - present
    Physician LeadGI Supplies Working Group, Endoscopy Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  30. 2015 - present
    MemberChronic Pancreatitis, Abstract Review Committee, AGA Council
  31. 2014 - 2020
    MemberInternational Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  32. 2014 - 2020
    MemberTechnology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  33. 2014 - 2017
    Vice ChairGastroenterology Disease Oriented Group, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  34. 2014 - 2016
    MemberCancer Center Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  35. 2013 - 2014
    MemberAssociate Medical Information Office Advisory Group
  36. 2011 - 2014
    MemberResearch Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  37. 2010 - present
    DirectorPancreas Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  38. 2009 - 2015
    MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  39. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  40. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  41. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
  42. 2008 - 2009
    MemberGoverning Council, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  43. 2003 - 2006
    MemberAmerican Public Health Association
  44. 2002
    MemberExecutive Committee, New Jersey Public Health Association

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Research activities

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