The Gastroenterology, Esophageal Diseases Fellowship draws trainees from across the U.S. and around the world. While all our trainees have a love of learning and a compassionate approach to patient care, they come from diverse backgrounds, family status, and professional and personal interests. Meet our current fellow and learn about their experience in the program.

Current fellow

Ting (Johnny) Zheng, M.D.

Fellowship: Esophageal Diseases Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Hometown: Wenzhou, China
Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

What attracted you to gastroenterology? It’s the perfect combination of cognitive thinking and procedural practice.

What attracted you to Mayo Clinic for fellowship training? It’s a flagship GI training program in the country, with the division ranked No.1 for 30+ years. Mayo Clinic’s GI division is the national leader in research, clinical care, and education. I received excellent clinical training and had amazing research mentorship.

What makes the Mayo Clinic Motility Fellowship and Esophageal Diseases Fellowship unique? Motility and esophageal diseases are two strong suits of the division, with pioneer scientists and clinicians who were involved in the development and validation of motility studies and endotherapies in motility and esophageal diseases.

Did anything surprise you about Mayo's program? With so much legendary figures in the division, all the consultants are kind and passionate about teaching. Regardless of their research commitment, every consultant is first and foremost an outstanding clinician. The culture of patient care first courses through the veins of this institution.

What is living in Rochester, Minnesota, like for you?  It’s very cold and snowy, but other than that a nice, family-friendly town. If you choose to come, make sure to take advantage of the gorgeous summer and spend lots of time outdoors, because the winter is right around the corner. The city has grown significantly over the past years, and the twin cities are an easy (although not short) drive away.

What does your future look like right now? Looking for jobs. Gotta grow up eventually.