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Rajiv K. K. Pruthi, M.B.B.S.

  1. Hematologist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Rajiv Pruthi, M.B.B.S., a consultant and professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic. He has expertise in coagulation disorders, hemophilia, molecular hematology, and hematopathology, and serves as the director or co-director of several laboratories and programs related to these fields. He obtained his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in India, and completed fellowship at Mayo Clinic. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, and has certification from the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy.

Dr. Pruthi has received several honors and awards for his teaching and clinical excellence, such as the Teacher of the Year Award from the Mayo Fellows Association, the Department of Medicine Laureate, and the Karis Award. He has been involved in numerous professional memberships and services, such as the American Society of Hematology, the World Federation of Hemophilia, and the Hemophilia Treatment Center Network. He has also contributed to the literature on hematology and coagulation with various journal publications, presentations, and grants.

  1. Bleeding disorder
  2. Hemophilia
  3. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
  4. Thrombophilia
  5. von Willebrand disease
  • Molecular biology of bleeding and thrombotic disorders
  1. 1996
    Research Fellowship - Molecular Biology/GeneticsMayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 1995
    ResidentHematology/Oncology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1994
    Fellow - Hematology/OncologyMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 1991
    Resident - Internal MedicineSinai Samaritan Medical Center
  5. 1989
    Internship - Internal MedicineFinch University of Health Sciences / The Chicago Medical School (now known as Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science)
  6. 1987
    Internship - Rotating InternshipKasturba Hospital
  7. 1986
    MBBS - MedicineKasturba Medical College
  8. 1981
    Pre-Medical - PremedicalVijaya College

Certifications

  1. 1994
    HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  2. 2019
    Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  3. 2018
    Excellence in TeachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  4. 2014
    Ranked in top 30% for Internal Medicine Residency Education.Internal Medicine Residency, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2014
    This award recognizes achievement in earning a speaker evaluation rating of 4.5 or higher during a 2014 continuing education activity accredited by AACC.American Association of Clinical Chemistry
  6. 2014
    Outstanding Speaker Award for 2014American Association of Clinical Chemistry
  7. 2013
    Ranked in top 20% for Internal Medicine Residency EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2008
    Ranked in top 20% for Internal Medicine Residency EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 2007
    Ranked in top 20% for Internal Medicine Residency EducationInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2007
    Honorable mention in Teaching RecognitionDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  11. 2005
    Department of Medicine LaureateMayo Clinic
  12. 2005
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association
  13. 2005
    Ranked in top 2% of 772 faculty giving 1700 presentationsMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  16. 2001
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  17. 2000
    Karis Award - FellowshipMayo Clinic Values Council
  18. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  19. 1995
    ScholarMayo Foundation
  20. 1990
    Best Outgoing ResidentSinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
  21. 1989
    Best Outgoing ResidentSinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
  22. 1980
    MemberAnatomy Club, Kasturba Medical College
  23. 1980
    HonorsKasturba Medical College, Karnataka State, India

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    MemberUSMLE Step 1 Standard Setting Panel
  2. 2022 - present
    MemberHematology Item-Writing Task Force, American Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2021 - present
    Board MemberHemophilia Foundation of Minnesota and Dakotas
  4. 2020 - present
    Member and Physician CollaboratorNational Hemophilia Program Coordinating Center
  5. 2020 - present
    Member and Physician CollaboratorAmerican Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network
  6. 2019 - present
    ChairGreat Lakes Hemophilia Foundation Regional Executive Council
  7. 2019 - present
    Medical ConsultantGreat Lakes Hemophilia Foundation
  8. 2017 - present
    Co-DirectorMolecular Hematopathology Lab, Division of Hematopathology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  9. 2016 - 2021
    MemberSafety Monitoring Board, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  10. 2014 - present
    ChairHematology Course Chair, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  11. 2014 - present
    MemberCurriculum Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2013 - 2023
    ChairScientific Foundations Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2011 - present
    ChairCoagulation Disorders Disease Oriented Group, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2011 - 2015
    Data Safety and Monitoring BoardNHLBI: Bridging Anticoagulation in Patients who Require Temporary Interruption of Warfarin Therapy for an Elective Invasive Procedure of Surgery (BRIDGE)” clinical trial
  15. 2010 - present
    Director, International Hemophilia Training CenterWorld Federation of Haemophilia
  16. 2008
    MemberInstitute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) Workgroup
  17. 2007 - 2013
    MemberInstitute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) Workgroup
  18. 2005 - present
    Co-DirectorSpecial Coagulation Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  19. 1999 - present
    DirectorComprehensive Hemophilia Center
  20. 1999 - 2000
    MemberSafety Monitoring Board, Plasma Exchange Study in Demyelinating Neurological Disorders, Department of Neurology
  21. 1998 - 2003
    RepresentativeMedical Grand Rounds, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  22. 1997 - present
    MemberEducation Program, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  23. 1997 - 2005
    Co-DirectorSpecial Coagulation DNA Diagnostic Laboratory, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  24. 1997 - present
    ChairSteering Committee, Special Coagulation DNA Diagnostic Laboratory, Division of Hematology
  25. 1996 - 2005
    Co-DirectorSpecial Coagulation Laboratory/Clinic, Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
  27. 1996 - present
    MemberInternational Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
  28. 1996 - present
    MemberNational Hemophilia Foundation
  29. 1996 - present
    MemberWorld Federation of Hemophilia
  30. 1996 - present
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  31. 1982 - 1983
    MemberKasturba Medical College
  32.  
    MemberAnatomy Club, Kasturba Medical College

Publications

Research activities

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