Navpreet Rana
Navpreet Rana
Clinical Assistant Professor Hs
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Gastroenterology
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
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I am an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and an attending physician at Erie County Medical Center, where I have served since November 2024. I also hold a faculty appointment at the University at Buffalo. I am a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, having completed my fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, in 2024. I completed my categorical Internal Medicine residency at the University at Buffalo in 2021, following preliminary General Surgery training at Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital in 2018. I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. I have authored numerous publications in the fields of medicine and gastroenterology.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences University at Buffalo (2024)
- Residency, Internal Medicine Categorical Resident, University at Buffalo (2021)
- Residency, General Surgery Preliminary Resident, Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital (2018)
- DO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
- MS, Department of Biochemistry, McMaster University
Employment:
- Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Fellowship Program, University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine (2024-present)
- Attending physician, Center for Gastroenterology Care, Erie County Medical Center (2024-present)
- Faculty, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Fellowship Program, University at Buffalo (2024-present)
Awards and Honors:
- Philip Goldstein, MD Memorial Award (2021)
- Peter Morgan Research Fellowship (2014)
- Excellence in Poster Presentation Award, Faculty of Health Sciences Research Plenary (2012)
- McMaster University Dean's Honor List (2009)
- Golden Key International Society Member (2006)
Journal Articles:
- Miranda, C.J., Ali, M.H., Hossein-Javaheri, N., Azad, F., Singh, M.A., Rana, N.K., Ravish, N.A. and Mahl, T.C.,. (2025) Development of ulcerative colitis in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine (Jun)
- Vedire, Y., Rana, N., Groman, A., Siromoni, B., Yendamuri, S., & Mukherjee, S. (2023) Geographical disparities in esophageal cancer incidence and mortality in the United States. Healthcare (Feb), 11(5): 685.
- Rana NK, Minhas U, Mahl T. (2020) A Rare Case of Duodenal Melanosis: Case Report. Cureus (Sep), 12(9): e10475. doi:10.7759/cureus.10475
- Gosain R, Abdou Y, Singh A, Rana N, Puzanov I, Ernstoff MS. (2020) COVID-19 and Cancer: a Comprehensive Review. Current oncology reports (May), 22(5): 53. doi:10.1007/s11912-020-00934-7
- Rana, N.K., Gosain, R., Lemini, R., Wang, C., Nurkin, S.J., Gabriel, E.M. and Boland, P.M. (2020) Geographic and demographic disparities in colorectal cancer: A population-based study. American Society of Clinical Oncology (May)(e19047): e19047-e19047.
- Gosain R, Ball S, Rana N, Groman A, Gage-Bouchard E, Dasari A, Mukherjee S. (2020) Geographic and demographic features of neuroendocrine tumors in the United States of America: A population-based study. Cancer (Feb), 126(4): 792-799. doi:10.1002/cncr.32607
- Rana N, Gosain R, Lemini R, Wang C, Gabriel E, Mohammed T, Siromoni B, Mukherjee S. (2020) Socio-Demographic Disparities in Gastric Adenocarcinoma: A Population-Based Study. Cancers (Jan), 12(1). doi:10.3390/cancers12010157
- Rana N, Ross M, LaRock L, Mele J, Cumbo N, Colom L, Trecartin A, Granet J, Behm R. (2018) An awareness campaign decreases distracted driving among hospital employees at a rural trauma center. Traffic injury prevention (Jan), 19(sup2): S165-S167.
- Ologun GO, Stevenson Y, Shen A, Rana NK, Hussain A, Bertsch D, Cagir B. (2017) Anal Melanoma in an Elderly Woman Masquerading as Hemorrhoid. Cureus (Nov), 9(11): e1880. doi:10.7759/cureus.1880
- Ologun GO, Patel ZM, Rana NK, Trecartin A, Shen A, Trostle D, Bertsch D. (2017) Large Unilateral Adrenal Mass with Surrounding Brown Fat: A Case Report. Cureus (Aug), 9(8): e1552. doi:10.7759/cureus.1552
- Giltner CL, Rana N, Lunardo MN, Hussain AQ, Burrows LL. (2011) Evolutionary and functional diversity of the Pseudomonas type IVa pilin island. Environmental microbiology (Jan), 13(1): 250-264.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Gordon, D.A., Gosain, R., & Rana, N. (2016) Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pelvic Surgery in the Elderly, An Integrated Approach. In: The Neurogenic Bladder and Hypertonic Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction. In D.A. Gordon & M.R. Katlic (Ed.),. , pp. 50-103.
Abstracts:
- Ali, M., Rana, N., & Kadhim, A. (2022) New-Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease After Ixekizumab Initiation for Psoriatic Arthritis. ACG. (Oct) Poster
- Rana, N., Minhas, U., Gudleski, G., & Mahl, T. (2020) Evaluating and Improving GI education for Internal Medicine Residents. University at Buffalo Research Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (Jan) Poster
- Rana, N., Minhas, U., & Mahl, T. (2019) Rare Case of Duodenal Melanosis in a 72-Year-Old Male: American Journal of Gastroenterology, 114. American College of Gastroenterology. San Antonio, Texas (Oct) Poster
- Gosain, R., Ball, S., Rana, NK., Groman, A., Gage-Bouchard, E., Dasari, A., & Mukherjee, S. (2019) Geographic and demographic disparities in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs): A population-based study. NANETS. San Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States (Oct) Oral
- Rana, N., Gosain, R. Lemini, R. Groman, A. and Mukherjee, S. (2019) Socio-Demographic Disparities in Gastric Cancer: A Population-Based Study. American College of Gastroenterology. San Antonio, TexasUnited States (Oct) Poster
- Gosain, R., Rana, NK., Ball, S., Groman, A., Gage-Bouchard, E., Dasari, A. and Mukherjee, S. (2019) Geographic & demographic disparities in Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs): a population-based study. University at Buffalo Research Day. Buffalo, New YorkUnited States (Jan) Poster; Oral
- Rana, N., M. Ross, L. LaRock, J. Mele, N. Cumbo, L. Colom, A. Trecartin, J. Granet and R. Behm. (2018) An awareness campaign decreases distracted driving among hospital employees at a rural trauma center. AAAM’s 62nd Annual Scientific Conference. Nashville, TennesseeUnited States (Oct) Poster
- Rana, N. (2018) Educational Campaign Decreases Distracted Driving at a Rural Trauma Center. Pennsylvania Committee on Trauma & Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation - 21st Annual Conference & Meeting. Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaUnited States (Oct) Oral
- Rana, N. (2018) Distracted driving among hospital employees at a rural trauma center. Resident Research Conference, Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital. Sayre, PennsylvaniaUnited States (Apr) Oral
- Rana, N. (2018) Distracted driving among hospital employees at a rural trauma center. Department of Surgery Research Conference. Guthrie/Robert Packer Hospital. Sayre, PennsylvaniaUnited States (Feb) Oral
- Rana, N., N. Balar, O. Parind and M. Patel. (2016) Iliac Vein Nutcracker Syndrome-Iliac Artery Aneurysm. Easter Vascular Society 30th Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaUnited States (Sep) Poster
- Rana, N., O.C. Sheehan, D. Leff and C. Boyd. (2015) Communication between physicians and skilled home health-care providers. The American Geriatrics Society 2015 Annual Meeting. National Harbor, Maryland (May) Poster
- Rana, N., O.C. Sheehan, J. Bellantoni, J. Wolff, D. Roth, D. Statom, D. Leff and C. Boyd. (2015) Communication between physicians and skilled home health-care providers. Maine Osteopathic Association’s Mid Winter Symposium Research and Scholarship Forum. Portland, Maine (Feb) Poster
- Rana, N., O.C. Sheehan, J. Bellantoni, J. Wolff, D. Roth, D. Statom and C. Boyd. (2015) Communication between physicians and skilled home health-care providers. UNESCO Research Day. Biddeford, MaineUnited States (Jan)
- Au, B. C., Hermann, F. Rana, N. Neschadim, A. Huss, R. Guenther, C. & Medin, J. A. (2014) Bystander Tumor Cell Killing Mediated by Gap Junctions Formed with MSCs Engineered to Express Novel Prodrug-Converting Enzymes. Molecular Therapy, (May) pp. S172-S172
- Rana, N., C. Giltner, and L.L. Burrows. (2011) Characterizing the role of type IV pilins of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in type II secretion. Faculty of Health Science Research Plenary. Hamilton, Canada (May)
- Rana, N., C. Giltner, M. Lunardo, A. Hussain and L.L. Burrows. (2010) Evolution of Type IVa pilin island leading to diversity in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 5th Annual Infection and Immunity Research Forum (IIRF) University of Western Ontario. London, Canada (Nov)
- Rana, N., C. Giltner, M. Lunardo, A. Hussain and L.L. Burrows. (2010) Diversity in Pseudomonas aeruginosa driven by evolution of the Type IVa pilin island. Canadian Society of Microbiologists AGM. Hamilton, Canada (Jun)
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Gastroenterologist (2018–present)
- American College of Physicians (2017–present)
- American Medical Association (2013–present)
- American Osteopathic Association (2013–present)
- Golden Key International Honour Society (2006–present)
Service Activities:
- University at Buffalo Internal Medicine Residency Program; Chief Resident, Wellness (2020–2021)
- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME; Diversity Liaison, Student National Medical Association (2013–2015)
- Caring Unlimited, Biddeford, ME, USA Hotline; Volunteer (2013–2015)
- Volunteers of Trillium Health Center Board, Mississauga, ON Canada; Director (2009–2013)
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada; Volunteer - Leave the Pack Behind (2007–2008)
- Peel Children's Center, Mississauga, ON Canada; Volunteer as a tutor, mentor and a child support worker (2004–2013)