EASTERN CONNECTICUT ENDOSCOPY CENTER - Key Persons

Dr. Shivani Sood, MD, is a distinguished graduate of the State University of New York Downstate in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she was honored with the Joshua H. Weiner, M.D. International Health Fellowship Award. She furthered her education with a master's degree from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, N.Y. Dr. Sood completed her Internal Medicine training at Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island, and pursued a Gastroenterological postdoctoral fellowship at North Shore University Hospital, New York University School of Medicine in Manhasset, N.Y. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Sood is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. She is an active member of prestigious organizations including the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastroenterology Association, and the Connecticut State Medical Society. Dr. Sood's expertise extends to women's gastrointestinal health, particularly in areas such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. She maintains medical staff privileges at William W. Backus Hospital and is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and basic Spanish.

Jefrey Salek, MD was born and raised in Connecticut. He received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New Hyde Park, New York, where he also served as a Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Salek went on to complete his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Salek is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology and Connecticut State Medical Society. He holds medical staff privileges at William W Backus Hospital.

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• Board Certified Gastroenterologist With a Focus on Gastrointestinal Oncology

Dr. Mehendiratta is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist with a focus on Gastrointestinal Oncology and Interventional Endoscopy. Since 2012, he has been dedicated to providing comprehensive care in general gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Mehendiratta specializes in Endoscopic Ultrasound for cancer diagnosis and staging, ERCP for pancreatic/biliary disorders management, and endoscopic treatment of Barrett's esophagus and precancerous lesions in the gastrointestinal tract.