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Ajay Rana is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He serves within the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) and Accountable Health Partners (AHP), actively accepting new patients at UR Medicine.
Dr. Rana's educational background includes:
- MBBS from Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College (India), 2006
- Internship in Pediatrics at Albany Medical Center Hospital, 2009-2010
- Residency in Pediatrics at Albany Medical Center Hospital, 2010-2012
- Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 2012-2015, with a concurrent Master's in Clinical and Translational Research
His research focuses on pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, functional gastrointestinal disorders, and motility disorders, with active development of a university-wide Motility Center serving both pediatric and adult patients. This clinical-translational work bridges gastrointestinal physiology, immunology, and therapeutic interventions.
Analysis of his publications (2012-2021) reveals concentrated expertise in pediatric IBD complications, endoscopic sedation protocols, rare gastrointestinal pathologies, and surgical innovations. His work demonstrates consistent collaboration across gastroenterology, surgery, anesthesiology, and dermatology, emphasizing practical clinical problem-solving for complex pediatric cases.
Research support includes:
- National Pancreatic Foundation Fellows Symposium grants (2013, 2014)
- 8th Annual Pediatric IBD Academic Workshop grant (2012)
As a clinical educator, Dr. Rana mentors trainees in pediatric gastroenterology while maintaining high patient satisfaction scores (4.4-4.5/5 stars) for communication, empathy, and care coordination. His current initiative establishing a comprehensive Motility Center represents a significant expansion of multidisciplinary gastrointestinal services at the institution.
