Dr. Rina Sanghavi, ., M.D.,M.B.A, F.A.A.P is a pediatric neurogastroenterologist and Professor of Pediatrics at U.T Southwestern Medical Center/Children’s Health, Children’s Medical Center Dallas and the Director of Pediatric Neurogastroenterology . She holds several administrative and leadership positions including past President of the Medical Dental Staff, Chair of the Pediatric Business Strategy Group and Director of the Office of Faculty Engagement. As of October 2026, She is also  the Secretary treasurer for NASPGHAN, the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. 

She is an advocate for Women leaders in medicine , equity and empathic leadership.  She is passionate about marrying the business aspect of a medical practice with efficiency and promoting wellness within clinicians, especially in an academic environment.  Her advocacy and work on compensation equity have been recognized with the Clinical Excellence Award at UT Southwestern and the Scrubs & Heels Break the Glass Ceiling Award.