Tawhid Gazi, MD
Rancho Mirage,CA
Summary
Dynamic interventional gastroenterologist providing patient centered care
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Gastroenterologist
Benefis Health Montana
12.2023 - Current
- Provides interventional gastroenterology to large community based hospital.
- Performs full spectrum gastroenterology services in large volumes, including ERCP, EUS and Spyglass.
- Provides inpatient consultation to primary care physicians and other specialists on the management of challenging gastrointestinal conditions.
- Contributes to the development of gastroenterology department protocols, streamlining patient care processes.
Gastroenterologist
Napa Valley Medical Group Private Practice
11.2020 - Current
- Provided GI care as sole gastroenterologist for private practice group of 8 primary care providers in the Napa Valley
- Performed all procedures 3 days a week at the OSPC
- Provided coverage for group patients that were requiring inpatient care
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients
Chief Of Gastroenterology
St. Josephs Health-Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
11.2016 - 10.2020
- Performed all gastroenterological procedures at 208 bed community hospital service a service area of 250,000 in Northern California
- Averaged 2000 procedures annually, including 200 ERCPs and 250 EUS, plus multiple placements of Hot Axios stents
- Provided Medical Director supervision for a department with 3 permanent gastroenterologists, and several locums physicians
- Provided ongoing training for nurses and other clinical staff in quality measures for complex GI care
- Covered inpatient consultative service for emergency department and regional transfer center
- Provided training courses for CME credit at annual local seminars covering GI topics
Associate Medical Director (Remote)
Cigna
07.2019 - Current
- Provides timely expert medical review for requests evaluating medical necessity
- Reviews appeals for denied services that do not meet utilization review criteria
- Documents all actions related to clinical review decisions
- Conducts peer review conversations with referring physicians to clarify clinical information and explain outcome decisions
- Participates in strategic planning for and evaluation of care management process/unit
- Partners with company in outreach to member physicians on cost saving measures and proper utilization of services
Chief Of Gastroenterology
Lodi Memorial Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Worked with hospital to build a GI service line for the facility
- Provided full spectrum GI services to community hospital, including all advanced procedures
- Managed call schedules to include 5 gastroenterologists in the community
- Started an EUS training program and successfully trained 4 GI doctors in advanced endoscopy
Interventional Gastroenterologist
Gastro Associates North Texas
10.2006 - 07.2014
Education
Fellowship - Gastroenterology/Advanced Endoscopy
Tufts New England Medical Center
Medford, MA07.2006
Residency - Internal Medicine
Tufts New England
Medford, MA07.2003
M.D. - undefined
Tufts University School of Medicine
Medford, MA07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tufts University
Medford, MA05.1996
Board Certifications
ABIM: Internal Medicine, 2003
ABIM: Gastroenterology, 2006 & 2017
Licenses
Active State Licenses: California, New York and Montana
Inactive State Licenses: Texas, Tennessee, Wyoming, Illinois
Timeline
Interventional Gastroenterologist
Benefis Health Montana
12.2023 - Current
Gastroenterologist
Napa Valley Medical Group Private Practice
11.2020 - Current
Associate Medical Director (Remote)
Cigna
07.2019 - Current
Chief Of Gastroenterology
St. Josephs Health-Queen Of The Valley Medical Center
11.2016 - 10.2020
Chief Of Gastroenterology
Lodi Memorial Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2016
Interventional Gastroenterologist
Gastro Associates North Texas
10.2006 - 07.2014
Fellowship - Gastroenterology/Advanced Endoscopy
Tufts New England Medical Center
Residency - Internal Medicine
Tufts New England
M.D. - undefined
Tufts University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tufts University
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