Department and Faculty

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The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive tract and liver. It is the largest practice of its kind in the United States. In any given year, members of the division perform approximately 12,000 to 15,000 endoscopic procedures in state-of-the-art facilities, using the latest equipment.

The gastrointestinal endoscopy group within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology offers the full array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Each year, Mayo's gastrointestinal endoscopy practice performs 350 to 400 ERCP procedures, 1,500 EUS procedures and similar numbers of complex procedures.

A strategic alliance with Fujinon Corp. has facilitated the organization of the Developmental Endoscopy Unit for advancement of endoscopic instrumentation and applications as well as large animal research.

Program leadership

Victoria Gómez, M.D.

Program Director

Victoria Gómez is a Professor of Medicine and serves as Program Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship program as well as Director of Bariatric Endoscopy at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Gómez 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 completed her internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Florida and Minnesota. Dr. Gómez' expertise includes diagnostic and staging of oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal and biliopancreatic tract. She also has expertise in non-surgical weight loss therapies and management of obesity-related diseases and complications/issues following bariatric surgery. Dr. Gómez has over 150 publications and mentors numerous students and physicians. She has travelled internationally as an invited speaker to many international conferences and meetings, including a prestigious endoscopy masters forum.

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Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty members are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields.

	Bhaumik Brahmbhatt, M.B.B.S., M.D. View profile
	Vivek Kumbhari, M.B., Ch.B., Ph.D. View profile
	Frank J. Lukens, M.D. View profile
	Michael B. Wallace, M.D. View profile
	Mihir S. Wagh, M.B.B.S., M.D. View profile

Advisers and mentors

Faculty advisers are available to provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You meet with your adviser periodically throughout the program to review your progress and career goals, and ensure that your educational needs are met. In addition, each fellow is connected with protected time to meet with career mentors throughout their fellowship to provide assistance and guidance to reach their career goals.

Visiting professors

Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures, participate in hospital rounds and have informal discussions with trainees. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.