Natalie Bhesania, MD

Natalie Bhesania, MD

Assistant Professor

Department:
SOM-Peds-Gastroenterology

Email:
nbhesania@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 815-3335

Biography

Natalie Bhesania, MD, is board-certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. She is originally from Canada and received her medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine in St. Kitts. She completed her general pediatric residency at Cleveland Clinic. Following her residency, she went on to complete a Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bhesania specializes in the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional issues. She is committed to providing outstanding care to the children of Mississippi.

Education

Windsor University School of Medicine, MD, Medicine2012
Brock University, BS, Biological Sciences2011
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, MD, Pediatrics
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, MD, Pediatric Gasteroenterology

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, Medical, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure11/2018 - 06/2021
DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration12/2018 - 07/2021
Certification, American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics10/2016 - Present
NPI

Current Positions

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2019 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Manuscript

Bhesania N, Kay M. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy In: Pediatric Practical Endoscopy, 3rd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell 2019. Draft Status.

Journal Article

Bhesania N, Cresci GAM. A nutritional approach for managing irritable bowel syndrome. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2017 Oct;29(5):58 - 591.
Bhesania N, Anani A, Ochs H, Okwu V, Magnuson D, Kay M. Vomiting in a 2-Year-Old With A Twist: Undiagnosed Gastric Volvulus. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2017 Apr;64(4):e106.
Bakhach M, Shah V, Harwood T, Lappe S, Bhesania N, Mansoor S, Alkhouri N. The Protein-Sparring Modified Fast Diet: An Effective and Safe Approach to Induce Rapid Weight Loss in Severely Obese Adolescents. Glob Pediatr Health. 2016 Jann 2;3:2333794X15623245.

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Resident of the Year, Pediatric Gastroeterology2015
Resident of the Year, Newborn Nursery2014
Dean's Honorr List, Brock University2011

Professional Membership and Service

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), Member2016 - Present
American Academy of Pediatrics, Member2013 - Present