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Douglas O. Faigel, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist

Douglas Faigel, M.D., is a Board-certified Gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his MD from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Faigel completed training in Internal Medicine at the University of California in San Francisco before returning to the University of Pennsylvania for fellowships in GI and Hepatology and Advanced Endoscopy. Following training he accepted a position at the Oregon Health and Sciences University where he was on the faculty for 14 years and was a Professor of Medicine. In 2010, Dr. Faigel joined the faculty at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona as a Professor of Medicine.

Dr. Faigel specializes in diseases of the pancreas and bile ducts, GI malignancies, and advanced endoscopy especially ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound. He is a Past President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is an active researcher and educator.

  1. Bile duct cyst
  2. Bile duct injury
  3. Bile duct stone
  4. Bile duct stricture
  5. Colon polyps
  6. Esophageal cancer
  7. Esophageal stricture
  8. Gastric outlet obstruction
  9. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  10. Gastrointestinal bleeding
  11. Mediastinal lymph node enlargement
  12. Mediastinal tumor
  13. Pancreatic cancer
  14. Pancreatic cyst
  15. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
  16. Pancreatitis
  17. Rectal cancer
  18. Rectal neuroendocrine tumor
  19. Stomach cancer
  20. Stomach polyps
  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • ERCP
  • Gastrointestinal cancers
  • Biliary and pancreatic diseases
  • Advanced endoscopy
  1. 1996
    Fellow - Advanced EndoscopyUniversity of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  2. 1995
    Clinical Fellowship - GastroenterologyUniversity of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  3. 1993
    Resident - MedicineUniversity of California, San Francisco - Medical Center
  4. 1991
    Internship - MedicineUniversity of California, San Francisco - Medical Center
  5. 1990
    MDUniversity of Pennsylvania
  6. 1985
    AB - BiologyHarvard College

Certifications

  1. 1995
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    2022 Educator of the Year AwardMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  2. 2020
    MasterAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  3. 2018
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd
  4. 2017
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  5. 2017
    America's Top Doctors for CancerCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  6. 2016
    National Service AwardArizona Medical Association
  7. 2016
    Top 200 Innovators in Gastroenterology and HepatologyHelio Gastroenterology
  8. 2016
    America's Top Doctors for CancerCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  9. 2016
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd
  10. 2015
    America's Top Doctors for CancerCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  11. 2015
    Outstanding Quality Improvement Project: "MCA Gastroenterology and Anesthesia Lean Project"Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  12. 2015
    America's Top DoctorsCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  13. 2014
    America's Top Doctors for CancerCastle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  14. 2013
    AGA Poster of DistinctionAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  15. 2011
    AGA Poster of DistinctionAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  16. 2011
    America's Top DoctorsUS News and World Reports / Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  17. 2011
    America's Top Doctors for CancerUS News and World Reports / Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  18. 2010
    Quality in Endoscopy Research AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  19. 2008
    William B. Long M.D. LecturerUniversity of Pennsylvania
  20. 2007
    FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  21. 2006
    FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  22. 2006
    Best Physicians in Portland (Gastroenterology)Portland Monthly Magazine
  23. 2005
    FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  24. 2004
    Best Physicians in Portland (Gastroenterology)Portland Monthly Magazine
  25. 1999
    Research AwardGlaxo-Wellcome Institute for Digestive Health Clinical Research
  26. 1997
    Endoscopic Research Scholar AwardADHF/Wilson-Cook
  27. 1996
    First PrizeDVSGE Poster Competition
  28. 1995
    Teaching AwardEdward C. Raffensperger
  29. 1995
    Advanced Endoscopic Scholarship AwardASGE/Wilson Cook
  30. 1995
    Second PrizeDVSGE Poster Competition
  31. 1990
    Dr. Spencer Morris PrizeUniversity of Pennsylvania
  32. 1989
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  33. 1988
    Grant RecipientJoseph Collins Foundation
  34. 1985
    Cum Laude in General StudiesHarvard College
  35. 1984
    ScholarshipHarvard College
  36. 1983
    ScholarshipJohn Harvard
  37. 1981
    MemberNational Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    MasterAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  2. 2017 - present
    Medical DirectorArizona Office of Access Management, Outpatient Practice Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
  3. 2017 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  4. 2016 - 2018
    Past PresidentAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  5. 2015 - 2016
    PresidentAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  6. 2014 - 2015
    President-ElectAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  7. 2012 - 2015
    Team LeaderGI/Anesthesia Lean Project, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2012 - present
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  9. 2011 - 2015
    ChairGastroenterology Supplies and Technology Team, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2011 - 2014
    TreasurerAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  11. 2011 - present
    MemberClinical Trials Initiatives, Post-Award Recruitment Working Group
  12. 2011 - present
    ChairAudit Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  13. 2011 - present
    ChairBudget and Finance Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  14. 2011 - present
    ChairInvestment Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  15. 2010 - 2015
    DirectorAdvanced Endoscopy Fellowship, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine
  16. 2010 - 2011
    MemberAudit Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  17. 2010 - 2011
    MemberBudget and Finance Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  18. 2010 - 2011
    Treasurer ElectAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  19. 2009 - 2011
    TreasurerFoundation, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  20. 2009 - 2011
    MemberInvestment Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  21. 2009 - present
    TrusteeFoundation, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  22. 2008 - 2009
    Co-ChairWorkgroup on Credentialing and Quality Assurance, Organisation Mondiale D'Endoscopie Digestive
  23. 2008
    Co-ChairPCPI/AMA/ASGE/AGA Endoscopy/Polyp Surveillance Work Group, Physicians Consortium for Performance Improvement, American Medical Association
  24. 2007
    FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  25. 2006 - 2009
    ChairQuality Assurance Task Force, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  26. 2006
    FellowAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  27. 2005 - 2009
    CouncilorGoverning Board, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  28. 2005 - 2006
    ChairQuality Assurance Task Force, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy/American College of Gastroenterology
  29. 2005
    FellowAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  30. 2004 - 2005
    ChairTask Force on Competence, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  31. 2003 - present
    MemberStandards of Practice Committee, Organisation Mondiale D'Endoscopie Digestive
  32. 2002 - 2005
    ChairStandards of Practice Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  33. 2001
    Ad Hoc MemberResearch Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  34. 2000 - 2002
    MemberStandards of Practice Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  35. 2000
    Abstract ReviewerAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  36. 1998 - 2001
    MemberAd Hoc EUS Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  37. 1997 - 2000
    MemberTechnology Committee, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  38. 1996 - 2000
    Question Author and ReviewerGastroenterology Examination, American Board of Internal Medicine
  39. 1996
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  40. 1996
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  41. 1996
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  42.  
    MemberConscious Sedation Task Force, Oregon Health and Science University Medical Center

Publications

Research activities

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