Dr. Mahendra Ghanta
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Dr. Mahendra Ghanta, M.D.
Endocrinology
Dr. Mahendra Ghanta is a Board-Certified Endocrinologist with a background in internal medicine. After over a decade of practicing medicine in Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and several states in the U.S., Dr. Ghanta continued his education by earning a master’s degree in nutrition and nutrition policy to better serve his patients. He received his medical degree from Lugansk State Medical University in Lugansk, Ukraine in 2000.
Dr. Ghanta joined the Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic in October 2021. Highly regarded by his patients and peers, Dr. Ghanta is an accomplished researcher, having presented on such medical circumstances as “Diabetes and Pregnancy,” “Hirsutism and Hair Loss,” Bariatric Surgery in Severe Insulin Resistance,” and much more.
Dr. Ghanta joined the Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic in October 2021. Highly regarded by his patients and peers, Dr. Ghanta is an accomplished researcher, having presented on such medical circumstances as “Diabetes and Pregnancy,” “Hirsutism and Hair Loss,” Bariatric Surgery in Severe Insulin Resistance,” and much more.
- The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, MA – Current Master’s Candidate in Nutrition and Nutrition Policy (MSNP) – January 2019 to December 2021
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism – July 2021 to June 2014
- Norwalk Hospital affiliated with Yale School of Medicine, Norwalk, CT – Chief Resident of Internal Medicine – July 2011 to June 2012
- Norwalk Hospital affiliated with Yale School of Medicine – Categorical Resident of Internal Medicine – June 2008 to June 2011
- Lugansk State Medical University, Lugansk, Ukraine – Doctor of Medicine – August 1994 to June 2000
- Warwick Hospital, Warwick, United Kingdom – Senior House Officer in Emergency Medicine and Orthopedics – February 2007 to June 2008
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom – Foundation Year Two House Officer – August 2005 to August 2006
- Trafford General Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom – House Officer of Internal Medicine – December 2003 to August 2005
- Wisconsin Medical License – active since 2018
- Texas Medical License – active since 2014
- Iowa Medica License – 2012-2014
- Connecticut Medical License – 2011-2012
- American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- February 2019 – Hospitalist in Acute Medicine – Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
- February 2016 to September 2018 – Consultant Endocrinology and Metabolism – Christus Trinity Magnolia Medical Plaza, Palestine, TX
- April 2016 to July 2018 – Hospitalist of Acute Medicine – Wise Health System Main Campus, Decatur, TX
- October 2014 to January 2016 – Hospitalist of Acute Medicine – Palestine Regional Medical Center, Palestine, TX
- June 2010 to March 2012 – Pyruvate Kinase Isotopes associated glucose stimulated insulin secretion in beta islet and insulinoma cell lines.
- Driving and Diabetes – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2014
- Management of Osteoporosis in Hip Fracture – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2014
- Pain Management and Technique for Chest Tube Insertion – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2014
- Taught Endocrinology to Medical Residents, Medical Students, and Nursing Students – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2012-2014
- Taught Physical Examination Central Venous Catheter Insertion, Lumbar Puncture and Joint Aspirations to Medical Residents, Medical Students, and Nursing Students – Norwalk Hospital of Yale School of Medicine, Norwalk, CT – 2011-2012
- Taught Internal Medicine Board Review to Medical Residents – Norwalk Hospital of Yale School of Medicine, Norwalk, CT – 2011-2012
- Diabetes and Pregnancy – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2014
- Acromegaly Diagnosis and Management – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2014
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2014
- Hirsutism and Hair Loss – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2014
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2013
- Bariatric Surgery in Severe Insulin Resistance – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA – 2013
