Bhaskar Banerjee, MD

Professor of Medicine, Optical Sciences and Biomedical EngineeringCollege of Medicine PhoenixProgram Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship

Dr. Banerjee served as chief of the Division of Gastroenterology from November 2008 to November 2015. He obtained his medical degree from the University of London, UK, followed by postgraduate training in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Prior to joining the University of Arizona, Dr. Banerjee was in the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University in Saint Louis for nine years, during which time he was promoted to professor of medicine. Dr. Banerjee's research interest is in the development of new optical techniques for the detection and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. His clinical interests include gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, peptic ulcer disease, screening and surveillance of colon cancer, functional bowel disorders and diseases of the small intestine. Dr. Banerjee is the editor of a textbook, Nutritional Management of Digestive Disorders. He holds joint appointments as a professor of optical sciences and biomedical engineering. He is a member of the Arizona Cancer Center and the Graduate Inter-Disciplinary Program. Dr. Banerjee is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.

Degree(s)

  • MD: University of London, 1983
Honors and Awards
Fellow, American Gastroenterological Association
Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology
Member, Optical Society of America
Member, International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE)
Residency
University of Connecticut Health Center, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Connecticut, Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - General
American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - Subspecialty
Specialties
Clinical Specialities: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, Barrett?s esophagus, peptic ulcer disease, screening and surveillance of colon cancer, functional bowel disorders and diseases of the small intestine.