Elizabeth Rajan, M.D.

Elizabeth Rajan, M.D., is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures and innovative approaches to gastrointestinal care. Dr. Rajan provides expert care for individuals with small bowel bleeding and those needing precise staging of esophageal, gastric, rectal, and biliopancreatic cancers. Her clinical practice blends leading-edge technology with a patient-centered approach to achieve accurate diagnoses and optimal treatment outcomes.

“The glory of medicine is that it is constantly moving forward, that there is always more to learn.” – Dr. William Mayo

Areas of expertise

Dr. Rajan focuses on advanced diagnostics and therapeutic endoscopy for complex gastrointestinal conditions, including:

• Small bowel bleeding: Comprehensive evaluation and endoscopic intervention.
• Cancer staging: Esophageal, gastric, rectal, and biliopancreatic tumor staging with precision techniques.
• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): Advanced imaging for diagnosis and disease management.
• Double-balloon enteroscopy and video capsule endoscopy: State-of-the-art approaches for small intestine evaluation.
• Device innovation in endoscopy: Leveraging technology to enhance outcomes.

Research and professional highlights

Dr. Rajan is committed to advancing the science of endoscopy through device innovation and development of novel diagnostic approaches. Her research interests include expanding access to minimally invasive technologies and improving efficiency in gastrointestinal cancer staging and small bowel evaluation. She is a Professor of Medicine and serves as a Consultant in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Rajan enjoys yoga, reading, and travel.