Robert A Ganz, M.D.
Professional Background
Dr. Ganz completed his undergraduate work at the University of Illinois, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1980. He performed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. His fellowship in gastroenterology was completed at Northwestern University in Chicago.
A Diplomate in three national medical organizations, Dr. Ganz is board-certified by the American Board of Gastroenterology, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the National Board of Medical Examiners. Since 2005, he has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, and currently serves as Chief of Gastroenterology at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Dr. Ganz has been very active on the medical staff of Abbott Northwestern Hospital, having most recently served on the medical Board of Directors. Dr. Ganz has also been very active in national GI societies recently completing a term as a Councilor for the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). He is currently a Trustee for the ASGE Research Foundation.
His areas of expertise include: gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, cancer of the esophagus and peptic ulcer disease. Dr. Ganz is actively engaged in clinical research in these areas and is widely acknowledged as a leading authority in these fields. Dr. Ganz has published over 100 articles, abstracts and book chapters about digestive diseases and has made innumerable presentations at national medical meetings. He has been named to the Best Doctors In America several times.
In addition Dr. Ganz is an avid inventor and holds 25 patents in the field of medicine, with several pending. He is widely considered to be a pioneer of cutting edge medical technology and has co-founded several medical device companies including BARRX Medical Inc., which is devoted to the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus and early stage esophageal cancer. He was the first person in the world to perform balloon-based radiofrequency ablation of Barrett’s esophagus.
Dr. Ganz enjoys teaching medical students, residents and fellows, and has mentored several residents and GI fellows with regard to their research projects and careers.
When he is not practicing medicine or teaching Dr. Ganz likes to spend his leisure time with his family, and also enjoys traveling, exercising, golf and reading.