Biography

Aakash Goyal, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in eosinophilic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, feeding difficulties, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Goyal earned his medical degree at B.J. College, University of Pune, India. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center and received advanced training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition through a fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric gastroenterology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2010.

Dr. Goyal is Co-Director of the Dallas Eosinophilic GI Diseases and Esophagitis Program (DEEP). At UT Southwestern, he serves on the Faculty Incentive Committee and the Scholarly Oversight Committee for the Department of Pediatrics. In addition, he’s a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN).

His research interests include eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease and feeding disorders. He has delivered numerous invited lectures and has published a number of academic articles.

Dr. Goyal was included in D Magazine's Best Doctors list for 2018 and 2019.

Education & Training
  • Internship - Safdarjung Hospital, India (1998-1999), Transitional Year
  • Medical School - B.J. Medical College-Maharshtra (1993-1997)
  • Residency - All India Institute of Medical Sciences (1999-1999), Pathology
  • Residency - Government Medical College (1999-2002), Pediatrics
  • Residency - Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (2004-2007), Pediatrics
  • Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Michigan (2007-2010), Pediatric Gastroenterology
Professional Associations & Affiliations
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Honors & Awards
  • Best Pediatric Specialist in Dallas 2018-2019, D Magazine
  • STAR Treatment Award 2011, Children’s Medical Center, Dallas
  • Starfish Award 2008, Family-Centered Care Advisory Council (FCCAC), Children’s Hospital of Michigan
  • Award of Appreciation, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City 2007
Books & Publications
Research
  • Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease
  • Feeding Disorders

Clinical Focus

  • Eosinophilic Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Feeding Difficulties
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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