My bio
Here at the University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, we constantly push the limit and our knowledge to provide minimally invasive procedures that can save patients鈥� lives. As an associate professor within our department, I treat patients for gastroesophageal reflux diseases, Barrett鈥檚 esophagus, esophageal and gastrointestinal cancers, pancreas and biliary diseases, obesity and screening colonoscopy.
It all started in Palestine, were I was born and raised. After finishing high school with distinction, I came to Beloit College, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in biochemistry, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude with several awards. I attended medical school at St. George鈥檚 University, where I graduated with magna cum laude and was inducted into Iota Epsilon Alpha Medical Honor Society. I completed my residency in internal medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Thereafter, I completed two fellowships at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, one in gastroenterology and another in advanced endoscopy. I also obtained a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health.
In 2015, I was selected to be a member of the Standards of Practice Committee at the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). In 2020, I was selected at the Chair of this committee in charge of developing and publishing clinical practice guidelines, which set the standards for clinical practice in gastroenterology in the U.S. and throughout the world.
My research interests are focused on Barrett's esophagus, endoscopic management of acid reflux, transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), endoscopic management of obesity and systematic reviews. I have over 170 publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, clinical guidelines, book chapters and meeting abstracts that have been featured in high-impact medical journals and national news outlets.
When I鈥檓 not practicing at BOB体育 Shands Hospital, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, and playing guitar.
Board certifications
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Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine
ABIM
Education
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Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2014
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Gastroenterology Fellowship
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 2013
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Harvard School of Public Health
Master's in Public Health, 2013
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Internal Medicine Residency
Medical College of Wisconsin, 2010
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Medical Degree
St. George's University School of Medicine, 2007
My areas of focus
Specialties
Gender
Male
Accomplishments
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Naomi Nakao Gender Based Research Award
American College of Gastroenterology, 2013
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James H. Johnson Scholarship Award
Florida Gastroenterologic Society, 2012
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Iota Epsilon Alpha Medical Honor Society
St. George's University, 2004
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John Hughes Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Award recognizes a student who best exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship as it may be applied in academics, 2001
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John M. Verville Scholar鈥檚 Award
Granted by faculty of the Department of Biology as the outstanding student of the year., 2001
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Phi Beta Kappa
Beloit College, 2001