Faculty

Michele D. Lewis, M.D.

Location

Jacksonville, Florida Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Michele D. Lewis, M.D., is a gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatology research. She focuses on the genetic causes of pancreatic disease and the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pancreatitis. Dr. Lewis also advances clinical research and education, contributing to understanding pancreatic conditions such as pancreatic cysts, acute pancreatitis and pancreatic tumors. Her work includes the study of genetic variants in cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator genes and their impact on chronic pancreatitis. She serves as the gastroenterology expert on the adult cystic fibrosis care team at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Focus areas

  • Genetic causes of pancreatic disease. Dr. Lewis investigates the role of genetic mutations in the development and progression of chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of chronic pancreatitis. She develops and refines diagnostic methods, including imaging and genetic testing, to improve patient outcomes.
  • Education and training. Dr. Lewis designs innovative curriculum enhancements and recruits top students and residents to Mayo Clinic's undergraduate and graduate medical education programs to ensure the quality of Mayo Clinic-trained physicians for the future of healthcare.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Lewis' research helps patients by finding new ways to diagnose and treat chronic pancreatitis. Her work on genetic testing means healthcare professionals can create personalized treatment plans, which can help patients feel better faster. She has leadership roles in supporting Mayo Clinic's commitment to medical education in Mayo's medical school, internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship programs.

Professional highlights

  • Associate dean for admissions, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2023-present.
  • Fellow, American College of Physicians, 2015-present.
  • Director, Internal Medicine Residency, Mayo Clinic, 2013-2022.
  • Program Director of the Year, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic, 2017.
  • Outstanding Educator Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 2010.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine

Academic Rank

  1. Associate Professor of Medicine

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow Clinician Investigator Training Program, Harvard/MIT Health Sciences and Technology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  2. MMSc Harvard Medical School
  3. Fellow - Gastroenterology Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  4. Chief Resident - Internal Medicine University of Florida
  5. Resident - Medicine University of Florida
  6. Internship - Medicine University of Florida
  7. MD Medical University of South Carolina
  8. BS University of South Carolina

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