Rakhee Mangla, MD

Dr. Mangla is a board-certified advanced gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders. She believes in patient-centered care, allowing patient participation with a focus on access and communication. She is the only gastroenterologist in Connecticut who performs double balloon enteroscopy for small bowel evaluation. She is trained in advanced endoscopic procedures like treatment of barrett’s esophagus and early esophageal cancers using modalities like endomucosal resection, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), cryoablation and hybrid argon plasma coagulation (APC). Dr. Mangla also specializes in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), utilized for evaluation of lesions in the liver, pancreas and bile ducts, as well as routine colonoscopies and endoscopies. As faculty, she enjoys teaching fellows in the training program.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I utilize evidence-based medicine to individualize treatment plans for my patients with their active participation and work towards establishing a long-lasting relationship.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
My patients should expect compassionate and comprehensive medical care with timely communication. Honesty and respect are key in a professional relationship.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I love reading, traveling, hiking and other outdoor activities. I also enjoy cooking for friends and family.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Gastroenterology strikes a balance between internal medicine and surgery, allowing critical thinking for diagnosis and procedures for therapeutics involving a variety of organs.