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Bashar Aqel, MD, Gastroenterology, Scottsdale, AZ

BasharAhmedAqelMD

Gastroenterology Scottsdale, AZ

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Chair, Transplant Center Arizona Mayo Clinic Arizona Professor of Medicine

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  • Office

    13400 E. Shea Blvd
    Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Summary

  • Dr. Bashar Aqel is a gastroenterologist/ Hepatologist in Phoenix, AZ and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital- Phoenix. He is currently the Chair and Director of the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic Arizona. He specializes in hepatology & liver transplantation. His research interest include liver transplant outcomes, use of DCD and HCV viremic grafts, and cholangiocarcinoma.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2001 - 2004
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville)Fellowship, Transplant Hepatology, 2000 - 2001
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
    University of Missouri-ColumbiaInternship, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
    University of Jordan Faculty of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2000 - 2005
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mayo Clinic Quality Fellow: Bronze Level Certification Mayo Clinic Quality Academy, 2011
  • Fellow (FACG) American College of Gastroenterology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • For the First-Ever Arizona Triple Transplant Recipient, the Operation Is Just the Beginning
    For the First-Ever Arizona Triple Transplant Recipient, the Operation Is Just the BeginningApril 11th, 2023
  • First Triple-Organ Transplant in Arizona History Gives a New Chance at Life
    First Triple-Organ Transplant in Arizona History Gives a New Chance at LifeApril 5th, 2023
  • Combination Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir with Ezetimibe Prevents HCV in Transplantation
    Combination Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir with Ezetimibe Prevents HCV in TransplantationJune 24th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, Hepatobiliary Cancer Task Force, Gastroenterology Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic in Arizona 2012 - Present
  • Member, Personnel Committee, Diversity Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic in Arizona 2011 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic