Aniruddh Som

Accomplished hospitalist and healthcare innovator at UNC NASH General Hospital, with a robust background in internal medicine and a focus on advancing patient care through quality improvement and antibiotic stewardship. Demonstrated leadership in spearheading initiatives like the MTSU Dyad and Infectious Disease Triad, optimizing resource utilization and antimicrobial practices. Expert in diagnostics, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a track record of improving clinical outcomes and mentoring teams. Recognized for research contributions and peer review excellence, driving evidence-based advancements in healthcare delivery.

Hospitalist, UNC NASH General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC, 07/01/20, Present, Provide comprehensive inpatient care, managing acute and chronic conditions across diverse patient populations., Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and hospital workflows.

• Jhaveri K, Som A, Padala SA, Surani S., The Impact of Clostridium Difficile Infections on In-Hospital Outcomes of Venous Thromboembolism (Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism) Hospitalizations., Cureus, 12, 7, e9195, 10.7759/cureus.9195, 07/01/20
• Mandaliya R, Baig K, Barnhill M, Murugesan V, Som A, et al., Significant Variation in the Detection Rates of Proximal Serrated Polyps Among Academic Gastroenterologists, Community Gastroenterologists, and Colorectal Surgeons in a Single Tertiary Care Center., Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 10.1007/s10620-019-05664-w, 05/01/19
• Som A, Mahmood S, Nath A, Patel MR., A Rare Cause of Chronic Diarrhea: Gastrocolic Fistula., American Journal of Gastroenterology, 114, S1501-S1502, 10/01/19, 10.14309/01.ajg.0000600408.82010.50
• Mandaliya R, Mirza M, Jhaveri K, Som A, Murugesan V, Vangimalla SS, Raymond A, Barnhill M, Baig K, Hasan L, Cho W., The Effect of Gender and Race on the Prevalence of Adenomas and Proximal Serrated Polyps Found on Screening Colonoscopy in Disparate Populations., American Journal of Gastroenterology, 113, S91, 10/01/18
• Som A, Mandaliya R, Alsaadi D, et al., Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Colitis: A Comprehensive Review., World Journal of Clinical Cases, 7, 4, 405-418, 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i4.405, 02/01/19
• Duong N, Hussain N, Kallus BSS, et al., Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Activity and Depression., Gastroenterology and Hepatology Open Access, 9, 5, 154-159, 10.15406/ghoa.2018.09.00316, 09/01/18
• Saad AB, Kaila V, Khalil E, Munjal A, Som A, Bhandari BS, Kannadath BS, Thosani NC., Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm (SAP): A Case Report., American Journal of Gastroenterology, 112, S726, 10/01/17
• Bhandari BS, Kaila V, Saad AB, Khalil E, Som A, Munjal A, Kannadath BS, Thosani NC., Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) and BRCA Mutation: A Case Report., American Journal of Gastroenterology, 112, S1519, 10/01/17
• Patel HD, Desai NR, Som A, Shah SK, Thosani NC., Solid-Cystic Pancreatic Tail Desmoid Tumor with Beta-Catenin Positivity., ACG Case Reports Journal, 4, e40, 10.14309/crj.2017.40, 03/01/17
• Som A, Wermuth HR, Singh P., Finkelstein Sign., StatPearls [Internet], Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing, 01/01/25, 07/31/23, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539768/

• Benign Gastro-Colic Fistula Occurring as a Late Complication of Whipple’s Procedure in a 61-Year-Old Male., Som A, Neupane R, Mahmood S, Nath A, Patel M, Charabaty A., Society of Hospital Medicine Meet 2019 and MedStar Health Research Institute 2019
• A Rare Cause of Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding., Som A, Nath A, Lee ZE., American Journal of Gastroenterology, 114, Supplement, S1140-S1141, 10.14309/01.ajg.0000597676.23913.94, 10/01/19
• Rare Presentation of Mixed Cryoglobulinemia after Successful Treatment of Hepatitis C., Som A, Sourabh FNU, Dia S, Collins CE., MedStar Health Research Institute 2020 and Society of Hospital Medicine 2020
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Activity and Depression., Duong N, Hussain N, Kallus S, Som A, Mattar M., Georgetown University Hospital Dept. of Medicine Research Day
• Significant Variation in the Detection Rates of Proximal Serrated Polyps Among Academic Gastroenterologists, Community Gastroenterologists, and Colorectal Surgeons in a Single Tertiary Care Center., Mandaliya R, Baig K, Barnhill M, Murugesan V, Som A, Mohammed U, Jhaveri K, Vangimalla SS, Raymond A, Tran J, Hasan L, Lewis JH, Cho W., Digestive Disease Week 2018, Presented as Poster of Distinction
• Adenoma Detection Rates Correlate Very Strongly with Proximal Colon Adenoma Detection Rates…, Mandaliya R, Mirza M, Som A, et al., Digestive Disease Week 2018
• Ingestion of Tetramethylethylenediamine in a Suicide Attempt., Som A, Sharma A, Chopra R., ACG 2018
• Rare Case of β-Catenin Gene Mutation-Related Pancreatic Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis…, Som A, Kaila V, et al., World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG 2017 (Presidential Poster Award) and MedStar Health Research Institute 2018
• Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm (SAP): A Case Report., Saad AB, Kaila V, Khalil E, Munjal A, Som A, Bhandari BS, Kannadath BS, Thosani NC., ACG 2017
• Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) and BRCA Mutation: A Case Report., Bhandari BS, Kaila V, Saad AB, Khalil E, Som A, Munjal A, Kannadath BS, Thosani NC., ACG 2017
• Endoscopic Ultrasound Elastography (EUS-E) in Glucagonoma., Munjal A, Kaila V, Som A, et al., ACG 2017

• Triage QI Project, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, Evaluated triage error rates among residents and attendings to improve patient assignment accuracy.
• Leader of MTSU (Med-Tele Surgical Unit) Dyad, UNC NASH General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC, Directed initiative to provide appropriate care using Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) on one section of the unit, enhancing staffing efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Leader of Infectious Disease Triad, UNC NASH General Hospital, Rocky Mount, NC, Spearheaded efforts to improve antibiotic stewardship at hospital discharge, optimizing antimicrobial use and reducing resistance risks.

• Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology
• PeerJ
• North Carolina ACP Meet, 02/01/25, Poster Judging
• Medical Reports | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
• ACP Annual Meet, New Orleans, 04/01/25, Poster Judging, scheduled

• Blood Pressure Screening Volunteer, Heart Health Day Wellness Event, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, 02/01/19
• Awareness Talk Speaker, Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center, National Cholesterol Education Month, Washington, DC, 09/01/18
• Medical Officer, WHO Pulse Polio Immunization, New Delhi, India, 06/01/13, 08/31/14
• Medical Volunteer, Community Health Centers, Government of Delhi, New Delhi, India, 03/01/12, 04/30/12
• Medical Volunteer, XIX Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010, New Delhi, India, 10/01/10

• Presidential Poster Award, World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG 2017
• Poster of Distinction, Digestive Disease Week 2018
• Gold Medal, Maulana Premier League 2011, Cricket Tournament, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, 04/01/11
• Gold Medal, Arena 2010, Soccer Tournament, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, 10/01/10

• National Officer on Research Exchange, Represented India at 63rd General Assembly of IFMSA, Taipei, Taiwan, 08/01/10
• Blue Blazer Award, Academic Excellence in Class XII, DPS R.K. Puram, New Delhi, India, 03/01/09

• ACP (American College of Physicians)
• AMA (American Medical Association)
• SHM (Society of Hospital Medicine)
• Sigma Xi
• ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine)
• AAPI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin)

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