Biographical summary
Navtej Buttar, M.D., is an advanced interventional endoscopist. His interests include minimally invasive endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal disorders such as leaks, perforations and fistula after surgery, endoscopic interventions to manage heartburn or gastrointestinal reflux, management of complex strictures and leaks in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, resection of premalignant lesions or polyps including endoscopic mucosal resection and full thickness resections as well as palliation of gastrointestinal malignancies.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Endoscopic procedure
- Minimally invasive anti-reflux procedure
Interests
- Minimally invasive, advanced endoscopic treatment of complications of surgery such as leaks, perforations and fistula
- Endoscopic management of heart burn or gastrointestinal reflux
- Restoration of gastrointestinal continuity and management of complex strictures in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- Resection of premalignant lesions or polyps including endoscopic mucosal resection and full thickness resections as well as palliation of gastrointestinal malignancies.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2001
ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2000
Fellow - PGY-VI, GastroenterologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1998
PGY II and III - Internal MedicineUniversity of Wisconsin School of Medicine
- 1992
Resident - General SurgeryPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
- 1989
MB BSUniversity of Rajasthan
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2002
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2017
Non-Surgeon Physician Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2016
Non-Surgeon Physician Teacher of the Year Award Mayo Clinic Rochester
- 2015
Regenerative Medicine Award Discovery Translation Program
- 2015
Enterprise Ireland Award Mayo Foundation and NUIG
- 2014
Mayo Clinic Ventures Team Award Launchpad Stanford-UC Barkley
- 2008
Research AwardFujinon
- 2007
Research ScholarshipButt Gastroenterology Research Fund
- 2005
Research AwardCentour
- 2004
The ACG Outstanding Reviewer AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2003
Research Excellence in GI and Liver Disease AwardRegal Awards Program
- 2001
Mayo Foundation Scholar Award for basic science researchMayo Foundation
- 2001
Nominated for William H. J. Summerskill Award for excellence in researchMayo Foundation
- 2000
Eugenie M. Bolz Teaching and Research Scholarship Award for excellence in teaching and researchDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2000
Research ScholarshipMerck Medical School Grant
- 1998
In top 10 deciles for CertificationAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 1996
Winner of Maryland State medical jeopardyChief residents of Maryland and American College of Physicians
- 1993
In 90-95 percentile for CertificationEducational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
- 1990
Ranked first in Nation wide competitionPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Surgery and Orthopedics
- 1983
Among first three positionsUniversity of Rajasthan
- 1983
Honors in AnatomyUniversity of Rajasthan
- 1983
Y. Appa Jee Award for highest scoreUniversity of Rajasthan
- 1981
National Merit ScholarSGNK School
Professional memberships
- 2015 - present
Associate ChairGastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2015 - present
MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester
- 2015 - present
MemberEducational Products Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- 2013 - 2015
MemberASGE Quality Assurance in Endoscopy
- 2010 - present
Advisory Council MemberInternational Association for the Study of Esophageal Diseases, OESO
- 2009 - 2016
ChairCredentialing and Privileging Committee, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2009 - present
MemberCredentialing and Privileging Committee, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2008 - 2015
DirectorGI Bleed Team and Complex Endoscopy, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2008 - 2012
Co-ChairGastrointestinal Neoplasia Interest Group, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2008 - present
MemberGI Bleed Team and Complex Endoscopy, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2002 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
- 2001 - 2008
MemberGastrointestinal Neoplasia Interest Group, Gastroenterology Administrative, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2001 - present
MemberAmerican Association for Cancer Research
- 2000 - 2001
MemberCrohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
- 2000 - 2001
Associate MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2000 - 2001
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2000 - present
MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 1999 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
- 1997 - present
MemberAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
- 1996 - 2002
MemberState Medical Society of Wisconsin
- 1996 - 2002
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 1996 - 1998
MemberUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
- 1996 - 1998
MemberMedical Information Clinic, University of Wisconsin, Madison
- 1996 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 1995 - 1996
MemberHarbor Hospital Center
- 1995 - 1996
MemberNutritional Committee, Harbor Hospital Center
Publications