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Kenneth R. DeVault, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
  2. Internist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. DeVault has been treating esophageal disease for over thirty years. Specific diseases and conditions include:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease; both typical and atypical manifestations
  • Diagnosis and treatment of achalasia and other esophageal motility disorders
  • Diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia
  • Complicated and difficult strictures of the esophagus
  • Pulmonary disease exacerbated by esophageal disease
  1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Esophageal motility
  • Reflux and other esophageal diseases
  • Motility disorders
  1. 1992
    Fellow - GastroenterologyJefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
  2. 1989
    Assistant Resident - Internal MedicineVanderbilt University Hospital
  3. 1987
    Internship - Internal MedicineVanderbilt University Hospital
  4. 1986
    MDBowman Gray School of Medicine
  5. 1981
    BA - High HonorsUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville

Certifications

  1. 1993
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1989
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2008
    Top 3 Gastroenterologists for Women (Southeastern US)Women's Health Magazine
  2. 2007
    Top 3 Gastroenterologists for Men (Southeastern US)Men's Health Magazine
  3. 2005
    Top 30% Reviewer AwardAnnals of Internal Medicine
  4. 2004
    Top Reviewer AwardAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
  5. 2003
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  6. 2002
    Presidential Poster AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  7. 2002
    Outstanding Teaching Award in GastroenterologyInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2002
    CR-20 Award to Support Research ActivitiesMayo Foundation
  9. 1999
    CE-10 Award to develop motility teaching projectMayo Foundation
  10. 1997
    John A. Beals Award for Medical ResearchDuval County Medical Society
  11. 1992
    First Runner-up Komarov PrizePhiladelphia, PA
  12. 1991
    First Runner-up Komarov PrizePhiladelphia, PA
  13. 1990
    Komarov Prize for Gastrointestinal ResearchPhiladelphia, PA
  14. 1985
    First runner-up in Student Research CompetitionBowman Gray School of Medicine
  15. 1981
    High HonorsUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville
  16. 1981
    Atlantic Richfield Academic Excellence AwardDepartment of Chemistry University of Tennessee
  17. 1981
    Election to Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    ChairPersonnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  2. 2016 - present
    MemberPersonnel Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  3. 2015 - 2016
    PresidentAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  4. 2014 - 2015
    President-ElectAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  5. 2014
    MemberChair Search: Florida Chief Financial Officer, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  6. 2014
    MemberSearch: Florida Chief Administrative Officer, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  7. 2014 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Abroad
  8. 2013
    MemberEducational Affairs Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  9. 2013 - 2014
    Vice PresidentAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  10. 2013
    MemberChair Search: Dean for Research, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  11. 2012 - 2013
    TreasurerAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  12. 2012 - 2013
    ChairFinance Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  13. 2012 - 2017
    MemberOffice of Leadership and Organizational Development
  14. 2012 - 2014
    Advisory Committee, Center for Science of Healthcare Delivery
  15. 2011 - 2012
    SecretaryAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  16. 2010 - present
    MemberExecutive Operations Team - Florida, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  17. 2010 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  18. 2009 - present
    Co-Editor, Education UniverseAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  19. 2008 - 2015
    MemberAbstract Selection Committee (Endoscopy, Gastric and Intestinal Disorders), American Gastroenterological Association
  20. 2008 - 2011
    MemberTechnology Assessment Subcommittee, American Gastroenterological Association
  21. 2007 - 2008
    MemberNeuroscience Business Plan, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  22. 2007 - 2008
    MemberChair Search: Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  23. 2006 - 2010
    MemberCommittee on Clinical Practice and Practice Economics, American Gastroenterological Association
  24. 2006
    MemberChair Search: Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  25. 2006
    MemberChair Search: Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  26. 2004
    Course DirectorAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  27. 2004 - present
    MemberResearch & Education Academic Information Management System Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  28. 2003
    ChairTask Force on Funding of Clinical Research, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  29. 2003
    Sub-chairUpper GI Section, Annual Scientific Program Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  30. 2002 - 2005
    MemberResearch Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  31. 2002 - 2004
    MemberNominating Committee, Clinical Practice Section, American Gastroenterological Association
  32. 2002 - present
    MemberInternal Medicine Administrative Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  33. 2001 - 2007
    Executive MemberResearch Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  34. 2001 - 2004
    MemberAnnual Scientific Program Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  35. 2001
    Co-ChairContinuing Medical Education (CME) Program on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  36. 2000 - 2006
    TrusteeAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  37. 2000 - 2005
    MemberFacility Planning Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  38. 2000 - 2002
    MemberEsophageal motility, secretion and sensation subcommittee, Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  39. 2000 - 2001
    ChairNational Consultants Program for Reflux Disease, Astra Zeneca International
  40. 2000
    ChairCurrent Clinical Challenges in Barrett's Esophagus: Therapy and Future Perspectives
  41. 1999 - 2009
    MemberGastroenterology and Hepatology Administrative Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  42. 1999
    Co-DirectorAnnual Postgraduate Course (DDW), American Gastroenterological Association
  43. 1999
    Course Director1999 Past Presidents' Regional Postgraduate/Practice Management Course, American College of Gastroenterology
  44. 1998 - 2000
    GovernorNorth Florida, American College of Gastroenterology
  45. 1998 - 2007
    MemberClinical Studies Unit Advisory Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  46. 1998 - 2004
    MemberClinical Practice Section, Program Planning Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
  47. 1998 - 2000
    MemberPublic Affairs and Advocacy Committee, American Gastroenterological Association
  48. 1998
    ChairEsophageal Reflux Subcommittee, Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  49. 1997
    Section ChairUpdate on Gastrointestinal Motility Slide Set, American College of Gastroenterology
  50. 1996 - 2007
    MemberResearch Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  51. 1995 - 2011
    MemberPublications Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  52. 1995 - 2002
    Co-EditorOfficial Web Page, American College of Gastroenterology
  53. 1994 - 2008
    MemberPractice Parameters Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  54. 1994 - 1995
    ChairEsophageal Reflux Subcommittee, Digestive Disease Week, American Gastroenterological Association
  55. 1992 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  56.  
    ChairClinical Research Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees
  57.  
    ChairNeuroscience Business Plan, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  58.  
    ChairChair Search: Division of Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  59.  
    MemberSearch Committee: Chief Financial Officer, MCF, Mayo Clinic Florida Task Forces
  60.  
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  61.  
    FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  62.  
    ChairPublications Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  63.  
    MemberFlorida Gastroenterological Association
  64.  
    MemberDuval County Medical Society
  65.  
    MemberFlorida Medical Association
  66.  
    MemberFlorida Chapter, American College of Physicians

Publications

Research activities

See a description of research activities.