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William Sanchez, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
  2. Internist
  3. Transplant Hepatologist

William Sanchez, M.D., is a physician specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology, with subspecialty certification in transplant hepatology.

Areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Evaluating and treating patients with primary liver cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma
  • Managing chronic liver disease and complications of cirrhosis, such as ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and variceal bleeding
  • Providing care in Mayo Clinic's Liver Transplant program; evaluating patients in need of liver transplantation as well as potential living liver donors; helping patients manage their disease while on the transplant wait list; and providing care in the post-transplant setting.
  1. Colonoscopy
  2. Liver biopsy
  3. Post-liver transplant care
  4. Pre-liver transplant evaluation
  5. Upper endoscopy
  • Liver transplantation
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Hepatobiliary malignancies
  1. 2007
    ResidentGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2007
    Fellow - Gastroenterology & HepatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2004
    Fellow - Transplantation Medicine/HepatologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2003
    ResidentChief Medical Resident, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2003
    Chief Resident - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 2002
    ResidentInternal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2002
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  8. 1999
    MDRutgers University & UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
  9. 1995
    BS - BiologyThe College of New Jersey

Certifications

  1. 2008
    Transplant HepatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2007
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    2022 Outstanding Quality improvement ProjectMayo School of Continuous Professional Development Quality Review Board
  2. 2021
    2021 GIH Teaching AwardDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  3. 2020
    2020 Provider Recognition AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience
  4. 2016
    Outstanding Course Director for 2015Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development in Arizona
  5. 2016
    Outstanding Course Director for 2015Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
  6. 2013
    Mayo Fellows' Association Gastroenterology Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  7. 2013
    Outstanding Faculty MemberMayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  8. 2007
    Edward C. Rosenow, III Outstanding Trainee Teaching Award, 2007Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  9. 2007
    Eugenie Bolz AwardDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  10. 2005
    Edward C. Rosenow, III Outstanding Trainee Teaching Award, 2005Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  11. 2002
    Miles and Shirley Fiterman Center FellowDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  12. 2002
    Chief Resident, Internal MedicineDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  13. 2001
    Senior Medical Resident Teaching AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  15. 1996
    Dean's ListNew Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    MemberMidwest CPC (MWCPC)
  2. 2024
    Co-Vice ChairMidwest Outpatient Practice Subcommittee
  3. 2023 - present
    AlternateNational Comprehensive Cancer Network
  4. 2023 - present
    Abstract Review CommitteeAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  5. 2022 - present
    MemberOperations Coordinating Group
  6. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  7. 2022 - present
    MemberCancer Center Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Committees, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  8. 2022 - present
    ChairEnterprise Mayo Clinic Cancer Center Practice Committee
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center - Clinical Research Leadership Committee
  10. 2022 - present
    Abstract Review CommitteeAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  11. 2021
    MemberMayo Clinic Next Generation Viewer Steering Committee
  12. 2021 - present
    ChairDOM Outpatient Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  13. 2021 - 2023
    Public Policy Committee memberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  14. 2021 - 2023
    Councilor - Internal MedicineOfficers & Councilors of Staff - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  15. 2020 - 2021
    ChairSafety Management and Resource Taskforce (SMaRT)
  16. 2020 - present
    MemberMidwest Clinical Practice Committee, Midwest Outpatient Practice Subcommittee
  17. 2020 - 2021
    Executive Committee MemberSafety Management and Resource Taskforce (SMaRT)
  18. 2020 - 2021
    MemberDiagnostic Stewardship Group
  19. 2020 - 2021
    MemberStrategic Transformation and Ramp-Up (STaR) Taskforce
  20. 2020 - 2021
    MemberOutpatient Strategic Transformation and Ramp-Up (STAR) task force
  21. 2019 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic, Rochester, Practice Leadership SWOT team
  22. 2019 - 2021
    Vice ChairDOM Outpatient Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  23. 2018 - present
    FellowAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  24. 2017 - present
    FellowAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
  25. 2017 - 2021
    MemberGIH Marketing Committee
  26. 2017 - present
    MemberDOM Outpatient Practice Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  27. 2017 - 2022
    ChairClinical Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine; Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Clinical Practice Committee
  28. 2017
    Committee MemberDiversity Committee, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  29. 2016 - present
    Work Group LeaderLiving Donor Committee, United Network for Organ Sharing
  30. 2016 - 2022
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  31. 2016 - 2018
    Elected MemberHepatobiliary Neoplasia Special Interest Group Steering Committee, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  32. 2015 - 2016
    MemberCME Research Award Selection Committee, CME Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  33. 2015 - 2016
    MemberDiversity Task Force, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  34. 2015 - 2017
    Regional RepresentativeUnited Network for Organ Sharing
  35. 2015 - 2021
    Lead/ChairKnowledge Content Board - Gastroenterology, AskMayoExpert
  36. 2015 - 2017
    ChairMembership and Mentoring Committee, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  37. 2015
    Abstract ReviewerInternational Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS)
  38. 2014 - present
    MemberEducation Subcommittee, Liver and Intestinal Community of Practice, American Society of Transplantation
  39. 2014 - 2021
    ChairClinical Competency Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  40. 2014 - 2017
    MemberAssociation of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
  41. 2014 - 2016
    MemberCME Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  42. 2013 - 2017
    MemberMembership and Mentoring Committee, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  43. 2012 - present
    MemberAGA Academy of Educators, American Gastroenterological Association
  44. 2012 - present
    MemberLiver and Intestinal Community of Practice, American Society of Transplantation
  45. 2012 - present
    MemberLiving Donor Community of Practice, American Society of Transplantation
  46. 2010 - 2014
    MemberInternal Medicine Residency Competency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  47. 2010
    MemberLiver Abstract Review Sub-Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  48. 2009 - 2017
    MemberResidency Selection Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  49. 2009 - 2010
    MemberPractice Management Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  50. 2008 - 2021
    MemberKnowledge Content Board - Gastroenterology, AskMayoExpert
  51. 2008 - 2017
    ChairEducation Committee, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  52. 2008 - 2017
    MemberExecutive Committee, William J von Liebig Transplant Center
  53. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  54. 2007 - 2010
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  55. 2006 - 2007
    Trainee MemberProgram Evaluation Committee, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  56. 2005 - 2021
    MemberEducation Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  57. 2005 - 2011
    MemberPatient Care Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  58. 2005 - 2006
    Fellows' RepresentativeDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
  59. 2004 - 2008
    MemberTraining Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  60. 2004 - 2008
    Trainee MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  61. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  62. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Transplantation
  63. 2002 - 2003
    Co-ChiefInternal Medicine Residents' Council, Department of Internal Medicine
  64. 2002 - 2003
    MemberGraduate Education Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  65. 2002 - 2003
    MemberSubcommittee on Undergraduate Education, Department of Internal Medicine
  66. 2002 - 2003
    MemberResidency Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  67. 2002 - 2003
    MemberResidency General Medical Training Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  68. 2002 - 2003
    MemberExecutive Subcommittee, Subcommittee on Undergraduate Education, Department of Internal Medicine
  69. 2002 - 2003
    MemberLCME Taskforce, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  70. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
  71. 2000 - 2002
    MemberInternal Medicine Residents' Council, Department of Internal Medicine
  72. 1999 - 2014
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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Research activities

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