Mimi Tan

Mimi Tan, M.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She holds multiple degrees including a BS from Cornell University, an MD with Distinction in Research from the University of Texas Health Science Center, and an MPH from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Tan's research focuses on gastrointestinal oncology, specializing in gastric cancer, Barrett's esophagus, and Helicobacter pylori-related diseases. Her work spans epidemiological studies of cancer risk factors, endoscopic diagnostic innovations, and therapeutic outcomes for precancerous conditions. She employs methodologies ranging from population health analytics to AI-assisted medical imaging technologies.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on translational gastroenterology, with recent work emphasizing: 1) Meta-analyses of esophageal cancer precursors, 2) Demographic risk modeling for gastric metaplasia, and 3) Technological advances in endoscopic cancer detection. Over 80% of her recent articles involve multidisciplinary collaborations across epidemiology, bioengineering, and clinical trials.

Awards and Honors:

• Distinction in Research (University of Texas Health Science Center MD program)