Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group · GI Fellowship

Training the Next Generation of Gastroenterology

Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group and First Surgery Center are committed to advancing Gastroenterology through hands-on education, mentorship, and advanced procedural training.

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Years of GI excellence

1,000s

Procedures annually

100%

Mentor-led training

About the Program

A fellowship rooted in excellence and mentorship.

Our GI Fellowship program blends rigorous academic training with abundant procedural opportunity. Fellows work alongside seasoned physicians at First Surgery Center and Trinity MSG, developing the technical skill and clinical judgement essential to modern gastroenterology.

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Hands-on Endoscopic Training

Direct procedural exposure with experienced GI faculty in a high-volume setting.

Mentorship That Matters

One-on-one guidance from board-certified gastroenterologists committed to teaching.

Patient-Centered Care

Compassionate, evidence-based care anchors every clinical and procedural decision.

Advanced GI Procedures

Exposure to therapeutic endoscopy, EUS, ERCP and modern colon-cancer screening.

Collaborative Learning

A culture of inquiry, case conferences, and continuous academic discussion.

Program Leadership

Meet your mentors.

The physicians who lead our ACGME-certified fellowship and shape the daily experience of every fellow at Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group.

Program Director

Indraneel Chakrabarty, M.D., M.A.

Advanced Gastroenterology

Dr. Indraneel Chakrabarty is a highly trained gastroenterologist and advanced interventional endoscopist with deep family roots in medicine and a strong commitment to elevating care in Southwest Riverside County. After completing extensive training in Boston — including at Boston University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Lahey Clinic — he returned to the Temecula area to provide advanced gastroenterology services, founded Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group and First Surgery Center, and now serves as Program Director for an ACGME-certified GI Fellowship program.

Associate Program Director

Rajesh Veluvolu, M.D., M.S.

Gastroenterology

Dr. Rajesh Veluvolu is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Trinity Medical Multi-Specialty Group in Temecula, providing comprehensive care for conditions such as acid reflux, IBS, liver disease, and colorectal cancer prevention. He combines advanced GI training with a patient-first approach focused on listening carefully, explaining clearly, and creating evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient.

Meet the Fellows

The physicians shaping the future of GI care.

Explore the physicians currently training in our program and the alumni who have completed it — a growing community of expert gastroenterologists shaped at Trinity.

Dr. John Michael Coralde

Interests

Colon Cancer Prevention

Focused on screening innovation and early detection strategies that meaningfully reduce colon cancer incidence.

Dr. Imad Awan

Interests

Advanced Endoscopy

Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology.

Ernesto Rodriguez, MD

Interests

Gastroenterology

Dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based GI care and advancing his procedural expertise through rigorous mentorship.

Sandesh Karki, MD

Interests

Gastroenterology

Focused on building strong clinical foundations and bringing thoughtful, patient-centered care to every encounter.

Educational Excellence

Six pillars of a world-class GI education.

Advanced Endoscopy

Therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy across the full GI spectrum.

Colon Cancer Prevention

Best-in-class screening, surveillance and high-quality colonoscopy.

Patient Safety

Protocol-driven care with measurable quality and safety outcomes.

Clinical Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams aligned around the patient's full GI journey.

Innovation & Technology

Modern equipment and emerging techniques integrated into daily practice.

Procedural Excellence

High volume, supervised repetition that builds true procedural mastery.

Temecula, CA

Premier ASC Partner

First Surgery Center

An advanced outpatient training environment.

First Surgery Center provides our fellows with daily exposure to high-volume, high-quality endoscopic and surgical procedures in a modern ambulatory setting — the ideal environment to translate education into real-world expertise.

Modern, purpose-built procedural facility
Advanced endoscopy and imaging technology
Collaborative, patient-centered care teams
Hands-on procedural exposure from day one

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Gallery

Moments from training, mentorship and care.

A look inside our procedure rooms, educational events, and the collaborative culture that defines the Trinity GI Fellowship.

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Interested in learning more about our program or services?

We welcome inquiries from prospective fellows, referring physicians and patients seeking advanced gastroenterology care.

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