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Nelani Pathirana, MD

Gastroenterologist

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Experience

Dr. Pathirana practices advanced endoscopy as well as general gastroenterology. She completed general gastroenterology fellowship training with the US Army at San Antonio Military Medical Center and practiced in the military for 5 years. Following her military service, she completed an additional advanced gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Minnesota and joined MNGI Digestive Health in 2024.

Special Interests

ERCP and Endoscopic Ultrasound

Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders

Endoscopic Resection

Early GI Cancer

Accomplishments

While serving as an Army Physician, Dr. Pathirana won several teaching awards including the Teaching Subspecialist of the Year award and the Clifford Powell Memorial Award for excellence in teaching. She served as the Internal Medicine Residency Associate Program Director and subsequently the Program Director at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in August, Georgia.

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology

Education and Training

Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship: University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship: San Antonio Military Medical Center; San Antonio, TX

Internal Medicine Residency: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center; Bethesda, MD

Medical School: Rutgers University; Newark, NJ

Personal Interests

Travel, pickleball, swimming, hiking, running, yoga, and cooking.

Locations

Coon Rapids Endoscopy Center & Clinic

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