Biographical summary
Gururaj J. Kolar, M.D., is a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist with expertise in Hospital Internal Medicine. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.
Dr. Kolar attended medical school at Charles University in Czech Republic. He obtained training in internal medicine at Steward Carney Hospital in Boston, MA.
Dr. Kolar's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients who have been hospitalized. He works with multiple specialties involved in taking care of patients while hospitalized to ensure smooth transition out of the hospital.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Kolar is active in research and medical education, with a focus on value based care.
Conditions treated
Interests
- High Value Care in Hospital Internal Medicine
- Language services and its impact in Hospital Internal Medicine
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
Residency - Internal MedicineSteward Carney Hospital
- 2013
Certificate - The Postdoctoral Certificate Program in clinical and translational science is designed for Mayo Clinic physicians, scientists and other staff members with doctoral degrees who want to pursue advanced clinical and translational research training. Offered by the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) in collaboration with Mayo Graduate School, the one-year Postdoctoral Certificate Program includes individualized course work, a mentored research experience and the development of a manuscript submitted for publication.Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science
- 2010
MDCharles University in Prague, Medical Faculty of Hradec Kralove
- 2002
Pre-MedicalSSPMS Day School and Junior College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2009
Fond Mobility Scholarship AwardCharles University for Medical Exchange Program at Medical Center
- 2009
Award for excellent grades in 5th year of 6 Charles University
- 2008
Fond Mobility Scholarship AwardCharles University for Student Clerkship at Hospital Santa Ana Costa
- 2007
Fond Mobility Scholarship AwardCharles University for Student Clerkship at Hospital Santa Maria
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberCare Management Oversight Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberClinical Documentation Integrity
- 2023 - present
Chair/Co-ChairSoutheast Minnesota Utilization Management Committee, Mayo Clinic
- 2023 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Health System, SEMN Regional Hospital Operations Group
- 2023 - present
Physician LeadMayo Clinic Health System - SEMN
- 2023 - present
MemberPhysician Advisor Operations Group
- 2023 - present
MemberClinical Practice Committee, MCHS Southeast Minnesota Region, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2023 - present
2023 Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
- 2022 - present
MemberHIM Epic Oversight Committee
- 2022 - present
ReviewerMortality Case Review Subcommittee
- 2021 - present
MemberMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2021 - present
Abstract reviewer for Annual Society MeetingAnnual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
- 2021 - present
Documentation and Utilization OfficerMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2021 - present
ParticipantMayo Clinic Leadership Challenge, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
- 2021 - present
Committee Member, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion CommitteeMinnesota Medical Association
- 2021 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association
- 2020 - present
Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting, American College of Physicians
- 2020 - present
FellowAmerican College of Physicians
- 2020 - present
Abstract Reviewer for Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
- 2020 - present
MemberSociety of Hospital Medicine
- 2020 - present
MemberUtilization Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2020 - present
Abstract Reviewer for Annual MeetingAnnual Meeting, Society of Hospital Medicine
- 2019 - 2021
Member-at-LargeMayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Executive Committee
- 2018 - 2020
MemberSouthwest Minnesota Region Utilization Management Committee, Department Committees, Department of Nursing
- 2018 - 2020
MemberMayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Utilization Review Committee
- 2018 - 2019
LeadMayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Inpatient Safisfaction Score Task Force
- 2018 - 2019
Inpatient Clinician CoachMayo Clinic Health System in Mankato
- 2017 - 2019
Physician LeadMayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Interdivisional Liaison
- 2017 - 2019
Physician LeadMayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Hospitalists Educational Committee
- 2016 - present
MemberMinnesota Medical Association
- 2016 - 2019
MemberMayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Patient Flow Oversight Committee
- 2013 - 2016
MemberSteward Carney Hospital, Respect, Reward and Recognition Committee
- 2013 - 2016
MemberSteward Carney Hospital, Falls Prevention Committee
Publications