Professional Bio
Rishi Naik, MD, MSCI, joined the staff at Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2019.
He graduated summa cum laude with highest honors from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Dr. Naik completed his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha). He received his postgraduate training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition. In his time as a GI Fellow, he served as the Chief Fellow, completed his Master's of Science in Clinical Investigation, and was selected as the Editorial Fellow for Gastroenterology from 2018-2019 and is currently on the Editorial Board for Gastroenterology.
Dr. Naik's research interests include esophagology with specific interests in the management of eosinophilic esophagitis, novel techniques for the management of achalasia, and optimization of extraesophageal reflux for lung transplant with a sub-focus on mast cell disorders and autoimmune disorders of the esophagus. Locally, he serves as the director of Fecal Transplant at VUMC. Nationally, he serves on the ACG Training Committee, the AGA Quality Leadership Council, and the AGA Best Practices Committee.
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Education
MD - Vanderbilt University, 2013
Internship - Internal Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 2014
Residency - Internal Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 2016
Fellowship - Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition - Vanderbilt University, 2019
MSCI - Vanderbilt University, 2019
Contact
Email
Kimryn.Rathmell@Vumc.Org
Address
777 Preston Research Building
2220 Pierce Ave
Nashville, TN 37232-6307