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Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

* (Gastroenterology Profile)

Racha Khalaf, MD

Racha Khalaf, MD, MSCS

Division Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Associate Professor, College of Medicine Pediatrics

Medical Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

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Awards/Honors

  • Young Investigator Award (Federation of International Societies for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition - 2020)
  • Manuscript selected as Must-Read Article (American Academy of Pediatrics - 2018)
  • American Board of Pediatrics Certified (American Board of Pediatrics Certified - 2017)
  • Employee of the Month (John Hopkins All Children's Hospital - 2016)
  • Scholar of the Year (John Hopkins All Children's Hospital - 2014)
  • First Place Winner for Oral Presentation (American College of Surgeons Residents Paper Competition - 2013)
  • Finalist in Oral Competition (Florida Medical Association - 2013)
  • Second Place Winner in Basic and Translational Projects (American College Medical Student Association - 2013)
  • Second Place Winner in Basic and Translational Projects (American College Medical Student Association - 2013)
  • First Place Winner of Poster Competition on Diabetes and Gastroenterology (Cureus - 2012)
  • Institution Merit Scholarship (University of Central Florida College of Medicine - 2010)
  • Wasserman Scholar (University of California, Los Angeles - 2007)
  • College Honors (University of California, Los Angeles - 2006)
  • Alumni Scholar (University of California, Los Angeles - 2006)
  • Dean's Honor List for Academic Excellence (University of California, Los Angeles - 2006)
  • Top Doctor in the Specialty of Pediatric Gastroenterology (Tampa Magazine 2021 - 2021)
  • Top Doctor in the Specialty of Pediatric Gastroenterology (Tampa Magazine 2022 - 2022)
  • Top Doctor in the Specialty of Pediatric Gastroenterology (Tampa Magazine 2023 - 2023)

Positions Held

  • Assistant Professor (Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of South Florida 2020 - 2024)