
Gut Health
About Me

I am a double-board certified (ABIM Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology) physician specializing in the practice of Gastroenterology in Fleming Island, Florida. A 2021 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Medical School-Baystate Medical Center (Springfield, MA), I see patients with esophageal, gastric (stomach), small intestinal, colorectal, liver, biliary, and pancreatic pathology. Prior to fellowship, I completed Internal Medicine residency training at Orlando Regional Medical Center (Orlando, FL), Orlando Health’s flagship 808-bed tertiary referral center.
I graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Phi Honor and Service Society from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), earning my MD in December 2014.
My goal is to provide evidence-based, up-to-date, and practical medical care for patients seeking evaluation and management of gastroenterological disorders. These include, but are not limited to, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as UC and Crohn disease, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), GERD/acid reflux, pancreaticobiliary and liver disease, colon and rectal cancer screening, with a special interest in celiac disease. General gastroenterological care, including treating acute disorders in the hospital setting, are also focal points. As an aside, I am always looking for new ways to improve care including the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as it applies to clinical gastroenterology.
Recent Posts
What you CANNOT do after colonoscopy
There are a few general tips gastroenterologists and their endoscopy centers typically provide to their…
Is it OK to shower before a colonoscopy?
Yes, it is OK to shower before your procedure. Personal hygiene before or after colonoscopy…
Can I go to work the day after a colonoscopy?
Yes, you may go to work the day after an outpatient colonoscopy. In my practice,…
How long are you asleep for the colonoscopy?
A typical screening colonoscopy for a generally healthy adult will take anywhere from 15 to…
Are you awake during a colonoscopy?
Many patients ask this question during initial consultation in the office. It’s a very relevant…
Is colonoscopy a painful procedure?
This is another common question I am often asked in the office. Colonoscopy should NOT…
What exactly happens during a colonoscopy?
After completing the required colon cleanse (also know as “bowel preparation”), you will be asked…
100th Consecutive Day of Posting
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Bloggers, unplugged
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