Biographical summary
Victoria Gómez, M.D., FASGE, D-ABOM, is Associate Professor of Medicine, serves as Program Director for the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship program as well as Director of Bariatric Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Gómez has prior experience as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine residency program at Mayo Clinic and is also currently the Belonging and Engagement Champion for the GI division at Mayo Clinic Florida. She previously served as an Associate Editor for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy as well as Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).
Dr. Gómez, M.D. has a focus and expertise in interventional endoscopy and bariatric endoscopy and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). Dr. Gómez received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where she graduated with Highest Honors and Alpha Omega Alpha distinction. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Florida and Minnesota.
Dr. Gómez' expertise includes all areas of advanced endoscopy including diagnostic and staging of oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal and biliopancreatic tract. She has an interest in the management of chronic calcific pancreatitis and started the extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) program in 2016. She also has an expertise in non-surgical weight loss therapies and management
of obesity-related diseases and complications/issues following bariatric surgery. Given her expertise, she has travelled internationally as an invited speaker to many international conferences, meetings, including a prestigious endoscopy masters forum.
        Procedures performed
        Interests
- Interventional Endoscopy including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic management of pancreatic disorders including pancreatic duct stones with lithotripsy
- Diagnosis and management of pancreatic cysts and pancreatic tumors
- Diagnosis and management of biliary diseases including bile duct stones, strictures, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and post-liver transplant issues requiring endoscopic intervention
- Endoscopic mucosal resection techniques of lesions of the foregut and colon
- Endoscopy in altered intestinal anatomy/post-surgical anatomy
- Bariatric (weight loss) endoscopic procedures including primary intervention and revisional procedures:
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
- Intragastric balloon therapy
- Endoscopic transoral outlet reduction (TORe)
- Management of issues and complications after bariatric surgery
Mayo Clinic locations
        Education
- 2015SubSpec FellowRST GI - Advanced Endoscopy, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2015Fellow - Advanced Endoscopy FellowshipMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2014FellowGastroenterology, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2014Fellow - Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2011ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2011Residency - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2009Internship - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
- 2008MDUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2004BA - BiologyRice University 
- 2003Visiting Student - Natural SciencesUniversity of Cambridge 
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine 
- 2014GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine 
Awards and honors
- 2020Designation of Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal EndoscopyAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2019Top Teacher of the Year for Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo Clinic 
- 2019Top Reviewer for Video Gastrointestinal EndoscopyGastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2018Top Teacher of the Year for Gastroenterology and HepatologyMayo Clinic in Florida 
- 2018Top Rated Abstract Mayo Clinic Quality Conference 
Mayo Clinic in Florida 
- 2018Top Reviewer for Video Gastrointestinal EndoscopyGastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2017Top Reviewer for Video Gastrointestinal EndoscopyGastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2016Top Board Certified PhysicianJacksonville Magazine 
- 2016Selected Mentor, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE) Mentorship ProgramGastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2016Outstanding Reviewer for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2015American Pancreatic Association "IPMN and Cyst Fluid CEA: The Journey Beyond Diagnosis"; (Abstract #15052) 
Accepted as a Poster of Distinction at the 46th Annual MeetingAmerican Pancreatic Association 
- 2014American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Academic Skills Workshop Selected Participant
American Gastroenterological Association 
- 2013American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2013 Presidential Poster Recipient for abstract entitled Wanted: Detected and Completely Resected- Sessile Serrated Lesions of the Colon; (P606)American College of Gastroenterology 
- 2013American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Community Outreach AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2013American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program Selected ParticipantAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2011Mayo Clinic Florida Internal Medicine Residency Program Resident Research AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 
- 2011American Gastroenterology Association Horizon Student Abstract Prize
Digestive Disease Week 
- 2010Mayo Clinic Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 
- 2010Mayo Clinic Florida Internal Medicine Residency Program Resident Research AwardMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 
- 2009American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Digestive Disease Week Program Selected Participant, "Investing in the Future: Promoting Diversity in GI Training"Digestive Disease Week 
- 2009Second place, Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Resident and Fellow Research Week project competitionMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 
- 2008Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2008American Medical Women's Association Glasgow-Rubin Achievement CitationUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2008The Edward Randall Medal for Academic Excellence in Internal MedicineUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2008Joseph B.Kass Award for Excellence in Research on the Prevention of DiseasesUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2007Hispanic American Medical Association of Houston ScholarshipUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2007UTMB Gold Humanism Honor SocietyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2007Katherine Parker Gregg Presidential ScholarshipUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2007Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical SocietyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2006Who's Who Among Students In American Universities and CollegesUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 
- 2004Cum LaudeRice University 
Professional memberships
- 2024 - presentProgram DirectorDepartment of Gastroenterology 
- 2024 - presentDiversity ChampionDivision of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine 
- 2022 - 2025ChairAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2022 - 2025Diversity and Inclusion Committee ChairAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2020 - 2021Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2020 - 2021Committee MemberWorld Endoscopy Organization (WEO) 
- 2020 - 2022Diversity and Inclusion Committee MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2020 - 2023Guideline AuthorAmerican College of Gastroenterology 
- 2020 - 2021Annual Meeting Program Committee, MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2020 - presentFellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 
- 2020External Relations CommitteeWomen in Endoscopy (WIE) 
- 2020 - 2021MemberPersonnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees 
- 2019 - 2020Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Gastroenterology Association 
- 2019Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2019 - 2020SecretaryOfficers and Councilors, Mayo Clinic in Florida 
- 2017 - presentMemberObesity Medicine Association 
- 2017 - 2022Associate Program DirectorDepartment of Internal Medicine  
- 2017 - presentMemberWomen in Interventional Endoscopy 
- 2017 - 2022Clinical Competency Committee  MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine  
- 2017 - 2019ChairEndoscopy Committee 
- 2017 - 2019Task Force MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2017 - 2018Abstract Reviewer and GraderAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA) 
- 2016 - 2018Co-ChairDigestive Diseases Research Program 
- 2015 - 2019Advisory Board MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2015 - 2019Advisory Board MemberNational Advisory Board, Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE), American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2015 - presentMemberAmerican Pancreatic Association 
- 2015 - presentMemberThe Obesity Society 
- 2015 - presentMemberFlorida Gastroenterologic Society 
- 2014 - 2018Committee MemberAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2014 - 2018Education CommitteeAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2014 - 2016MemberE-Media Committee, World Endoscopy Organization 
- 2012 - 2014PresidentMayo Clinic Fellows Association 
- 2011 - 2012Vice PresidentMayo Clinic Fellows Association 
- 2011 - presentMemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) 
- 2010 - 2011Athletic ChairMayo Clinic Fellows Association 
- 2009 - presentMemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology 
- 2009 - presentMemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association (AGA) 
- 2008 - presentMemberAmerican Medical Association 
- 2007 - presentMemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 
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