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Rohit D. Divekar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

  1. Allergist-Immunologist
  2. Internist
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Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

EnglishHindiMarathi

Existing patients

Rohit Divekar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with specialized expertise in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, asthma, chronic urticaria.

Dr. Divekar completed his medical degree at the University of Mumbai, KEM Hospital, GS Medical College and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. His subspecialty training was completed in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He also holds a Ph.D. of microbiology/immunology from the University of Missouri at Columbia.

His clinical practice is dedicated to diagnosing and treating patients with chronic sinus disease and chronic hives. Dr. Divekar’s research is focused on understanding the immune mechanisms of those diseases.

  1. Allergy
  2. Asthma attack
  3. Chronic hives
  4. Chronic sinusitis
  5. Hay fever
  6. Inflammation
  7. Nasal polyps
  8. Rhinitis
  • Allergic airway disease
  • Asthma
  • Chronic urticaria
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Chronic rhinosinusitis
  • Immune mechanisms of allergic inflammation
  • Biomarker discovery
  • Bioinformatics
  • Allergy
  1. 2013
    FellowUniversity of Texas Medical Branch
  2. 2011
    ResidentUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  3. 2009
    InternshipUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  4. 2008
    Ph.D. - Microbiology and ImmunologyUniversity of Missouri, Columbia
  5. 2001
    MB BSUniversity of Mumbai, KEM Hospital, GS Medical College

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Allergy & ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and Immunology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Excellence in teachingInternal Medicine Residency Program
  2. 2024
    Transform the Ambulatory Clinical Practice Recognition AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  3. 2022
    DOM LaureateDepartment of Internal Medicine
  4. 2022
    Outstanding Course DirectorMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  5. 2020
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2016
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2014
    Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2013
    Outstanding Fellow in Allergy and ImmunologyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
  9. 2010
    Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  10. 2009
    George L. Ackerman AwardUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  11. 2008
    George L. Ackerman AwardUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  12. 2007
    Second Place Poster, Health Science Research DayUniversity of Missouri, Columbia
  13. 2007
    Graduate Professional Council (GPC) Travel GrantUniversity of Missouri, Columbia
  14. 2000
    Distinction with HonorsUniversity of Mumbai
  15. 1997
    A.S. Paranjpe AwardUniversity of Mumbai
  16. 1996
    Third Prize Award in Anatomical Artwork and Illustration Competion, Department of AnatomyUniversity of Mumbai, KEM Hospital, GS Medical College

Professional memberships

  1. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberThe American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
  2. 2014 - present
    Committee MemberThe American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
  3. 2013 - present
    Committee MemberThe American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
  4. 2011 - 2013
    MemberAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
  5. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  6. 2008 - 2011
    MemberUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Development Committee
  7. 2008 - 2011
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  8. 2008 - 2011
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  9. 2002 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Association of Immunologists

Publications

Research activities

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