Dr. John Inadomi is the Chair of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. An alumnus of MIT and UCSF, he is a nationally recognized gastroenterologist and researcher focused on the prevention and treatment of esophageal and colorectal cancer. He previously served as President of the American Gastroenterological Association.
Outside of his medical career, Dr. Inadomi is an avid tennis player and enjoys building and launching model rockets with his family. During his high school and college years, he was a competitive swimmer and water polo player. He is also a third-generation Japanese-American whose parents were interned during World War II.
He previously served as the 116th President of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) for the 2021-2022 term.
John Inadomi
Department Chair at University of Utah School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
GI Cancer Prevention
His research, funded by the NIH, focuses on developing new techniques for the early detection and prevention of esophageal and colorectal cancers.
Health Equity
As president of the American Gastroenterological Association, he championed efforts to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in the medical workforce and in clinical trials.
Academic Leadership
He is Chair of the largest department at University of Utah Health and a former Division Head at the University of Washington, with a focus on mentorship.
Media Appearances
Welcome from the Department Chair | Internal Medicine. Featured in University of Utah School of Medicine (medicine.utah.edu)
Work History
7-2020
Department Chair at University of Utah School of Medicine
8-2010 - 7-2020
Division Head at University of Washington - School of Medicine
Education
1984 - 1988
Doctor of Medicine - MD from University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine
1980 - 1984
Bachelor of Science - BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Location : Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Designation : Department Chair at University of Utah School of Medicine
