Rajesh N Keswani

Rajesh N Keswani, MD, MS is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He serves as Director of Endoscopy for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Director of Quality for the Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center, and Medical Director for the Illinois Chapter of the National Pancreas Foundation. Nationally, he shapes clinical guidelines through the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

His educational background includes:

• Diploma, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (1994)
• BA and MD, Boston University (1997, 2001)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Stanford University (2002-2004)
• Gastroenterology Fellowship, University of Chicago (2006-2007)
• Advanced Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship, Washington University (2008)
• MS in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, Northwestern University (2016)

Dr. Keswani's research centers on healthcare quality in interventional (EUS/ERCP) and general endoscopy, examining clinical outcomes, training standards, and professional stress/burnout. His work spans digestive cancer, pancreatic disorders, and gallbladder disease with emphasis on procedural efficacy and patient safety.

His 2025 publications reveal emerging trends: integration of advanced imaging for pancreatic disorders, multi-omics approaches in cholangiocarcinoma biomarker discovery, machine learning applications for achalasia prediction, and systemic gaps in preventive screenings like digital rectal exams – collectively advancing endoscopic diagnostics through technological innovation and quality improvement frameworks.

He has received eight major awards including the National Pancreas Foundation's Nobility in Science Award (2022) and six Northwestern teaching honors (2010-2016).

• Nobility in Science Award, National Pancreas Foundation (2022)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Northwestern University Internal Medicine Residency (2016)
• Mentor of the Year Award, Northwestern University Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2016)
• Outstanding Teacher Award, Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators (2015)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Medicine (2015)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Internal Medicine Residency (2014)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Medicine (2010)
• Advanced Fellows Video Editing Scholarship, ASGE & Pentax (2008)

As an educator, he mentors fellows in Northwestern's advanced endoscopy program, co-directs the Chicago Live endoscopy course, and teaches national CME programs. His educational initiatives are supported by institutional quality improvement grants and society-funded training programs.

He leads the endoscopy unit at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and drives quality initiatives within the Digestive Health Center, focusing on protocol standardization, competency assessment, and reducing procedural complications through multidisciplinary team approaches.