Zaid Rana, DO, MPH

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Zaid Rana, who serves patients in South Miami, Florida.

Dr. Rana is the Chief Fellow of Gastroenterology at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, Florida. He has a strong background in both medicine and public health and is well-equipped to tackle a wide range of health issues and make a positive impact on the lives of his patients.

Academically, he graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and minor in Chemistry from St. John’s University in 2012. After completing his undergraduate studies, he went on to earn his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and his Master of Public Health degree from Nova Southeastern University. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Larkin Community Hospital in 2020.

Passionate about his profession, the doctor is double board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The ABIM and AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

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