Biographical summary
Sushil Kumar Garg, M.B.B.S., is a gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Florida, where he serves as Vice Chair of Endoscopy and Physician Leader for Gastrointestinal Quality. He also holds a joint appointment in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Informatics.
Dr. Garg's clinical practice focuses on pancreatic disorders and the diagnosis and management of general gastrointestinal conditions. He serves as medical pancreatologist, with expertise in the full spectrum of pancreatic disease alongside his specialty in colonoscopy quality and colorectal cancer prevention.
His clinical and research interests include:
- Colonoscopy quality and endoscopist performance
- Colorectal cancer prevention and post-colonoscopy cancer risk
- Acute and chronic pancreatitis
- Pancreatic cysts and early pancreatic cancer detection
- Sedation safety and bowel preparation quality
He is an active clinician-researcher whose work applies artificial intelligence to strengthen guideline-concordant care — helping patients receive the right follow-up at the right time and improving outcomes at the population level.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2020
FellowGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2017
Residency - Internal MedicineUniversity of Minnesota-Minneapolis
- 2014
Post-doctoral Fellowship - Pathogenesis of acute and chronic pancreatitis using mouse models University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- 2011
MB BSAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- 2004
Diploma - Veterinary Livestock Development DiplomaLala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2017
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2025
Innovator of YearMayo Clinic Health System
- 2019
Young Investigator Award American Gastroenterology Association
- 2018
Distinguished Poster Award Mayo Clinic
- 2017
Outstanding Research Award University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- 2013
Travel ScholarshipAmerican Pancreas Association
- 2008
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) research scholarshipsIndian Institute of Science
- 2005
Gold MedalHaryana Board of School Education
- 2004
Gold MedalLala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar
Professional memberships
- 2024 - 2026
MemberClinical Systems Coordinating Group, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2024 - 2026
ChairGastroenterology Research and Innovation, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2024 - 2026
MemberGastrointestinal and Hepatology Endoscopy Practice Committee
- 2024 - present
MemberClinical Digital Imaging and Video Subcommittee
- 2024 - present
MemberEMS Operations Subcommittee, Endoscopy Management Software Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2023 - 2026
MemberColon Cancer Quality Metric Improvement Team, Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire, Northwest Wisconsin Region
- 2020 - present
Physician MemberWisconsin Medical Society
- 2020 - present
MemberAbstract Review Committee, Digestive Disease Week Council, Digestive Disease Week
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
- 2009 - 2010
SecretaryStudent Union, Gent's Hostel, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- 2006 - 2011
Active MemberStudents' Union, All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Publications