Rinarani Monish Sanghavi, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Languages Spoken:
- English
Biography
Rinarani Sanghavi, M.D., is the director of the Neurogastroenterology and GI motility program and co-director of the Functional Abdominal Pain program at Children’s Health℠. She is a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in pediatric GI motility, neurogastroenterology, aerodigestive disorders, abdominal pain, anorectal malformations and bowel management. Additionally, she was the first to place a gastric stimulator in a pediatric patient in North Texas.
Dr. Sanghavi earned her medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College in Mumbai, India. She completed a pediatrics residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City and a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Children's Medical Center Dallas. In addition, she has trained in GI motility at Boston Children’s, Nationwide Children’s and at Cincinnati Childrens.
I enjoy being able to make a difference in the lives of young children and then see that life blossom into an adult that makes a difference in society and our world.
"I enjoy being able to make a difference in the lives of young children and then see that life blossom into an adult that makes a difference in society and our world," Dr. Sanghavi says.
Dr. Sanghavi was named a “Mom-Approved Doctor” by DFWChild in 2012, 2014 and 2016.
She enjoys spending her free time volunteering at school, dancing and with her 2 young children.
Education and Training
- Medical School
- Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (2000)
- Internship
- Seth Gorbandas Sunderdas Medical College (1999), Pediatrics
- Residency
- State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn (2004), Pediatrics
- Fellowship
- UT Southwestern - Children's Medical Center (2007), Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Board Certification
- American Board of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology
Conditions
- Abdominal Migraines
- Achalasia
- Celiac Disease
- Chronic Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache)
- Colic
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diarrhea
- Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorder)
- Encopresis
- Esophageal Atresia
- Esophageal Strictures
- Failure to Thrive (FTT)
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Disorder (PFD)
- Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome (FAPS)
- GI Bleeding
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Gastroschisis
- Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Infection
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose Intolerance
- Malabsorption
- Microbiome Imbalance (Dysbiosis)
- Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic Colitis or Collagenous Colitis)
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Rumination Syndrome
- Vomiting and Nausea
Treatments
Departments and Programs
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Research Interests
- Anorectal Malformations
- Bowel Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Constipation
- GI Motility Disorders
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Publications
- Single Balloon-assisted Colonoscopy for Placement of Colonic Manometry Catheters: Initial Experience in Children. Sanghavi RM, Medina-Centeno R, Barth B Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition 2018 Mar
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Professional Activities
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS)
- Motility Lab Certified by ANMS
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
- NASPGHAN Neurogastroenterology Committee
- Texas Medical Association
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Awards and Honors
- D Magazine Best Pediatric Specialists (2019-2020)
- Most Influential Women in Neurogastroenterology - Texas, Global Health and Pharma (2017)
- Mom Approved Doctor, DFW/North Texas Child Magazine (2012, 2014, 2016)
- Takeda Travel Grant Award - Award to further knowledge in motility (2008)
- Outstanding Resident Award - Best Resident in Program (2007)
- Young Investigators’ Forum - 5th Annual Functional Brain Gut Research (2007)