Hepatology Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of hepatology expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on hepatology and related issues. Hepatology expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these hepatology expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Colonoscopy, Colon Cancer, Hepatology, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatitis, Perforation, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease, Endoscopy, Ercp, Hepatitis, Celiac Disease, Cirrhosis, and Diverticulitis.

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Angel E Alsina, MD FACS FAASLD

Liver transplant and liver causation expert

Alsina Liver Consulting

General Surgery, Hepatology - Liver Transplantation, Bile duct injuries, Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis C, Chronic Liver Disease, Organ Transplantation, acute liver failure, liver transplant outcomes, Liver Oncology, Liver Cancer, Surgical complications, Correctional Medicine liver, Drug-induced liver injuries, life expectancy cirrhosis, hydrazine toxicity
Trained at Harvard Department of Surgery, New England Deaconess program in Hepato-Biliary Surgery, liver surgery, and Liver Transplantation. American Board of Surgery certified. Fellow designation by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases ( AASLD). Collaborative Professor at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. Real world experience: • 24 years of hepato-biliary (liver) surgery and liver transplantation experience at a tertiary care, 1,010 bed teaching hospital. • Broad skills in general surgery, liver surgery, transplantation, hepatology , and hepato-oncology (liver cancer). • Directed liver transplantation and cancer programs for total of 20 years • Experienced in Hepatitis C. Principal investigator in Hepatitis C trials that resulted in drug approval. • Managed immunosuppression treatments long term in over 1,000 liver transplant recipients. • Leader of a multi-disciplinary liver cancer team. Conducted oncologic treatments at s...
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Gregory F Churchill, DO

Gastroenterology/Hepatology - Highly Accomplished

Digestive Health Associates

Durango, Colorado
Gastroenterology, Obesity - Hepatology, Upper Endoscopy, GI Bleed, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, Decision Making Under Pressure, Celiac Disease, Patient Communication, Multidisciplinary Approach, Colon Cancer Screening, IBS, pH Monitoring, Dilation, Perforation, Functional Disorders, Quality Improvement, Disparities
I am a board-certified internal medicine physician and gastroenterologist serving the Durango, Colorado community at Digestive Health Associates. With a commitment to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care, I specialize in diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England and completed my residency at Lankenau Medical Center. I further honed my expertise during my gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, where I served as Chief Fellow. Throughout my training, I received recognition for my clinical research and excellence in gastroenterology. A dedicated researcher, I have authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented my findings at national and international conferences. I am particularly passionate about addressing health disparities and improving access to care for underserved populations. I am currently boa...
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David S. Borislow, MD

Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Specialist

David Borislow MD, PLLC

Treasure Island, Florida
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Endoscopy, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD, diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, hepatitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, food borne illness, perforation, pancreatitis, colon polyp, food poisoning, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer
I am an experienced board-certified gastroenterologist, trained at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center. I have practiced in the Tampa Bay area for over 35 years, where I have both directed my own practice, and was instrumental in the formation of a large single specialty group practice. I have been involved in the formation and management of several endoscopy centers, and have been the Chief of Endoscopy at a large regional hospital for several terms. I have been on the American College of Gastroenterology Practice Management Committe, which included medical legal issues, and co-chaired a national conference for the ACG on practice management. I am open to reviewing cases for both defendants and plaintiffs, including depositions and trial testimony. In addition, I have also reviewed records and offered my expert opinion related to potential food-borne illness assertions and medical causation.
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Albert M Harary, M.D.

Gastroenterology and Liver Disease

Albert Harary, MD

Florida
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Internal Medicine, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Pancreatitis, Liver Disease, Duodenal Ulcer, Colon Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Intestinal Injury, GI Motility, Pharmaceutical Patent Validity, Biotechnology Patent Validity
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine. Attending Physician, Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. Attending Physician, NYU Langone Medical Center. Licensed in New York and Florida. Albert Harary, M.D. has been in private practice in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine in Manhattan since 1984. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is available for expert witness consultations and testimony for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. For over 30 years, he has reviewed numerous cases and has testified in many depositions and trials in at least 12 states. He is poised, articulate, persuasive, and knowledgeable about the details of the case and the standards of practice. His areas of expertise include gastroenterology, liver disease, esophageal disease, gastrointestinal motility disorders, intestinal infections and injuries, GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, liver disease, pancrea...
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Perry Hookman, MD, FACG, FACP, AGAF

Perry Hookman, MD, PA

Boca Raton, Florida
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Board Certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine
Experienced as a medico-legal consultant and expert witness for both plaintiff and defense. Active clinical & teaching practice of Gastroenterology in a community teaching hospital. Active clinical practice of Gastroenterology in South Florida Charity Clinics
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Michael K. Davis, MD, MBA

Outpatient pediatrician, urgent care, and Peds GI

Gainesville, Florida
Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology - child abuse, malpractice, neglect, child sexual abuse, gastroenterology, hepatology, liver, infants, newborns, missed diagnosis, respiratory, disease, infection, weight loss, malnutrition
I am a board-certified general pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, and pediatric hepatologist (liver disease) at a large state university in excellent standing. I am willing to serve as an expert witness to advocate for high-quality and safe medical care for children and their families. Most of my reviews have focused on protecting the rights of patients and families but I will consider all types of reviews. I have been in active practice for over 20 years and have never been the subject of any legal action. I have expertise in outpatient and inpatient pediatrics, missed diagnoses, child abuse, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, respiratory disease, and infant care. With my MBA training I am also familiar with hospital and clinic processes. Rapid turn-around on case reviews and medical research. Call, text, or email for free 15-minute screening phone/Zoom consultation.
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Richard Ferstenberg

Award-winning instructor in Gastroenterology

University of Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Miami , Florida
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Metabolic liver disease, Colonoscopy polypectomy, Upper GI bleeding, Small bowel disease, Chronic diarrhea
i have 36 years of experience in both private practice and academics, I was full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in GI at Columbia University's Harlem Hospital Center before moving to Downstate Health Sciences University, where I served as Director of Medical Education. I was awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the GI fellows in 2016, and have been consistently praised by faculty and fellows for my communicative capabilities in teaching. During my 28 years of private practice, I designed and built my own office/endoscopy center on an empty piece of land. My endoscopy unit was credentialed by the Joint Commission. I performed five endoscopic procedures in my unit each morning, before going to the hospital. There I would perform inpatient endoscopies, including ERCP, and of course see consultations. i have always maintained a strong interest in liver disease. In my practice, I performed a large number of the local liver disease consultations in the hospital and in my office. I succ...
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Angel E Alsina, MD FACS FAASLD

Liver transplant and liver causation expert

Alsina Liver Consulting

Tampa, Florida
General Surgery, Hepatology - Liver Transplantation, Bile duct injuries, Portal Hypertension, Hepatitis C, Chronic Liver Disease, Organ Transplantation, acute liver failure, liver transplant outcomes, Liver Oncology, Liver Cancer, Surgical complications, Correctional Medicine liver, Drug-induced liver injuries, life expectancy cirrhosis, hydrazine toxicity
Trained at Harvard Department of Surgery, New England Deaconess program in Hepato-Biliary Surgery, liver surgery, and Liver Transplantation. American Board of Surgery certified. Fellow designation by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases ( AASLD). Collaborative Professor at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. Real world experience: • 24 years of hepato-biliary (liver) surgery and liver transplantation experience at a tertiary care, 1,010 bed teaching hospital. • Broad skills in general surgery, liver surgery, transplantation, hepatology , and hepato-oncology (liver cancer). • Directed liver transplantation and cancer programs for total of 20 years • Experienced in Hepatitis C. Principal investigator in Hepatitis C trials that resulted in drug approval. • Managed immunosuppression treatments long term in over 1,000 liver transplant recipients. • Leader of a multi-disciplinary liver cancer team. Conducted oncologic treatments at s...
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Jason Reich, MD

Gastroenterology & Hepatology Expert Witness

Sharon, Massachusetts
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal bleeding, acid reflux (GERD), colon cancer, pancreas, liver, hepatology, Barret's Esophagus, GERD, Cirrhosis, endoscopy, colonoscopy, diverticulitis, perforation, gastric ulcers, fatty liver disease, gastrointestinal m
Dr. Reich is an academically trained gastroenterologist and has been an expert witness for the past few years. He currently practices gastroenterology with Southcoast Health in Southern Massachusetts. Over the last 4 years, he has been retained in several cases, offering his expert opinion for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is board certified in Gastroenterology, and Internal Medicine, and licensed to practice medicine in the states of Massachusetts, Florida, New Mexico and Indiana. He also serves as a gastroenterology consultant for Evens https://evens.com/ to help to roll out an online personalized acid reflux treatment platform. He has a particular interest in telemedicine and digital health and provides consults for 2nd.MD, as well as Sitka. Dr. Reich also has experience with medical chart review and has written numerous articles for medical news websites.
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Marc K Taormina, MD FASGE AGAF FACG FACP

Midwest GI Health

Lee's Summit , Missouri
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Colonoscopy, polypectomy, colon cancer screening, Colón cancer, esophageal cancer, dysphagia, esophageal dilation, Crohns disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, esophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, gallbladder disease, perforation, cirrhosis, jaundice, outpatient cancer, abdominal pain
I am a seasoned actively practicing clinician in the private practice of outpatient consultative gastroenterology/hepatology. I have been working in a collaborative GI practice with mid-levels ( APRN & PA-C ) since 1999. I am a member of the Missouri Prescription Drug monitoring task force, the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, and I continue active certification through the ABIM in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. I am the medical director of the Midwest Physicians Surgery Center, an endoscopic ambulatory surgery center accredited by JCAHO and a recipient of the ASGE Certificate of Unit excellence in quality and outcomes. We embrace new technology in gastroenterology including AI. I am current in ACLS/BCLS certification, maintain active medical staff status at Lee's Summit Medical Center and membership in the Missouri State Medical Association and AMA. I am a veteran of the US Army Medical Corps- 1980-85. I am an outside medical consultant for t...
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Cary Qualia, MD

Glenmont, New York
Pediatric Gastroenterology - upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, Crohn Disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, liver disease, hepatology, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, motility disorders, constipation, diarrhea, food allergy, food intolerance, failure to thrive, nutrition
Dr. Qualia is a board certified pediatric gastroenterologist with over 15 years of experience caring for children with a wide variety of gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders at Albany Medical Center in upstate New York, where he is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology. He has over 10 years of experience as an expert medical witness, during which he's helped plaintiff and defense attorneys achieve the desired outcomes for their clients. Dr. Qualia reviews cases efficiently, provides objective opinions and communicates in a clear and concise manner. A native of New York, Dr. Qualia graduated magna cum laude from State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton with a BS in Biology. He earned his medical degree and completed his general pediatrics residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Thereafter, he completed a three year pediatric gastroenterology fellowship training program at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rocheste...
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William Bisordi, MD, FACP

Medical Record Review, Testimony Gastro/ Int. Med

Mamaroneck, New York
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - colonoscopy complications, ERCP, Pancreas, Expert Reports, Causation Analysis, endoscopy complications, Internal Med Issues, Small Bowel, Medical Record Review, Bowel Prep Complicat, Crohn's Disease, Standard of Care, GI Malignancy, Depositions, Nurse Issues, Ulcerative Colitis, Hepatology, Med Errors, Trial Testimony, Atty Education
Dr. William Bisordi is a retired double board certified gastroenterologist and internist, Fellow of the American College of physicians, and former member of the New York State Office of Professional Medical Conduct. After practicing gastroenterology and internal medicine for nearly 2 decades, Doctor Bisordi transitioned to medical oversight and medical-legal work, conducting professional conduct reviews and evaluating standards of care. He has extensive experience reviewing medical records, assessing causation, and serving as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense firms. His areas of focus include colonoscopy and endoscopy complications, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel prep injuries, internal medicine issues, Standard-of- care analysis. He is available for record review, expert reports, depositions, and testimony nationwide.
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Albert M Harary, M.D.

Gastroenterology and Liver Disease

Albert Harary, MD

New York, New York
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Internal Medicine, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Esophageal Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Pancreatitis, Liver Disease, Duodenal Ulcer, Colon Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Intestinal Injury, GI Motility, Pharmaceutical Patent Validity, Biotechnology Patent Validity
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine. Attending Physician, Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. Attending Physician, NYU Langone Medical Center. Licensed in New York and Florida. Albert Harary, M.D. has been in private practice in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine in Manhattan since 1984. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is available for expert witness consultations and testimony for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. For over 30 years, he has reviewed numerous cases and has testified in many depositions and trials in at least 12 states. He is poised, articulate, persuasive, and knowledgeable about the details of the case and the standards of practice. His areas of expertise include gastroenterology, liver disease, esophageal disease, gastrointestinal motility disorders, intestinal infections and injuries, GERD, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, liver disease, pancrea...
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Qin Rao, MD

Gastroenterology Expert, Cornell, Manhattan NYC

Rao Gastroenterology PLLC

New York, New York
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Colonoscopy complications, Endoscopy complications, Bowel perforation, GI bleeding, Missed polyps, Pancreatitis, ERCP complications, Bile duct injury, Crohn’s misdiagnosis, Ulcerative colitis, Diverticulitis, Esophageal perforation, GERD, Liver disease, Hepatitis, Celiac disease, GI cancer, Colorectal surgery, Standard of care
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist practicing at Manhattan Gastroenterology, consistently recognized with 5-star patient reviews for delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Affiliated with Cornell, with ongoing involvement in academic and clinical activities. Experienced in medical record review, case analysis, and expert testimony. Have served as an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants, offering balanced, objective opinions on standards of care, delayed or missed diagnosis, procedural complications, and informed consent. Completed medical training at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital. Board-Certified in Gastroenterology (2021) and Internal Medicine (2018). Educational background includes a Master of Science in Chronic Disease Epidemiology from Yale University and a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, providing a s...
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Santa R Nandi, MD FACG

Gastroenterology and Liver diseases

Santa Nandi MD PC

Hicksville , New York
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Gastrointestinal bleeding, Colon cancer, Crohn's disease, Colitis, Acid Reflux, Colonoscopy, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Hepatitis, Ulcers, Polyps, Diverticulitis with perforation/ abscess, Diverticulosis
Santa R. Nandi MD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, board certified in the subspecialty of Gastroenterology. She completed her training at LIJMC, the Long Island Campus for The Albert Einstein School of Medicine, NY. Her subspecialty practice of Gastroenterology and Liver diseases is based in New York. She has over 30 years of experience in her subspecialty. She has also been actively involved in performing expert witness reviews in Gastroenterology since 2020, even while she continues to practice clinical Gastroenterology and gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures on a regular basis. She uses her extensive knowledge and clinical experience to meet the highest standards of care for all her patients while, at the same time, using her expertise to work closely with multiple legal experts both within and outside of New York. She is an extremely well spoken physician. She delivers precise expert reviews and reports on medico-legal cases, meeting time deadlines ...
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Patrick T Reeves, MD, FAAP, DABOM

Pediatric Gastroenterologist- low cost; BIG WINS

Wild Child Medicine, PLLC

San Antonio, Texas
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Obesity - General Pediatrics, Consumer Product Injury, Virtual, Children with Medical Complexity, Hepatology, Surgery, Malnutrition, Child abuse, Feeding tubes, inflammatory bowel disease, formulas, POTS [postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome], dysautonomia, gastro, intestine / intestinal, abdomen, colitis, obesity, informatics, billing
I’m a quadruple board certified: Pediatric Gastroenterologist Hepatologist, General Pediatrician, Obesity Medicine specialist, and Clinical Informatics physician with advanced research skills and extensive utilization and peer to peer review experience. I am an associate professor of pediatrics and associate professor of military medicine through the Uniformed Services University, University of Texas, and Texas A&M. I have nearly 50 peer reviewed, published articles. See: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=patrick+t+reeves My specific research focuses are: 1.) Describing the negative impacts of consumer product injuries- like button batteries, high powered magnets [Buckyballs] and water beads [Orbeez]- on child health 2.) Development of point-of-care tools to be used at home by families managing children with medical complexity
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Scott Choi, MD

Gastroenterology, Food safety, Pharmaceutical

Gastroenterology Associates, PC

Mclean, Virginia
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Crohn's disease and colitis, colon polyps, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, Barrett's, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, ERCP, Endoscopy, colonoscopy, perforation, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, PEG tubes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, food safety
Dr. Myung (Scott) Choi has been an expert witness for over the past decade, and is currently a partner of Gastroenterology Associates, P.C. in northern Virginia. He provides expert witness work for both defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is board-certified in gastroenterology, and licensed to practice medicine in the state of Virginia. Since 2001, he has practiced gastroenterology and hepatology in both the academic and private practice environments. As an assisitant clinical professor at Metropolitan Hospital in New York city from 2005-2006, he was recognized by the medical students as the best physician-teacher. From 2014-2019, he served in many roles, including: CEO of Gastroenterology Associates, Director of Digestive Disease for Novant Health in northern Virginia, president of Advanced Digestive Care, and a speaker for Allergan and Abbvie. Over the course of his career, he has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian Magazine, Consumer Checkbook and Northern ...
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Mohit Girotra, MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Interventional Gastroenterologist - Associate Prof

Swedish Medical Center

Seattle, Washington
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, Advanced Endoscopy, Pancreas Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, GI complications, Hepatology, Interventional GI, GI Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Gallbladder, ERCP, GI Oncology, GI surgery, Crohn's Disease, Liver disease, EUS, Stents, Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, Perforation
Dr. Mohit Girotra is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic/Interventional Endoscopist at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle WA. He is also Associate Professor at the Washington State University/Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine, WA. Prior to this, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in Miami, Florida. Dr. Girotra completed his medical school at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India before joining the Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Internal Medicine Residency program where he served for an additional year as Chief Resident. During that time, he became invested with activities of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and served as Co-Chair for ACP-Chief Residents Association of Baltimore. He then completed a Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where he was also nominated as the Chief Fellow. He served as GI faculty at UAMS, before pursuing...
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Paul B. Warfield, MD, AGAF

Paul B. Warfield, MD, PLLC

Moses Lake, Washington
Gastroenterology, Hepatology - Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer, Liver Disease, ERCP, Diseases of the Pancreas, Intestines, Stomach, Esophagus, Gall Bladder, and Bile Ducts, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, 2018-2019. Board-Certified in Gastroenterology. Johns Hopkins and University of Chicago trained clinician with 30 years practice experience and research experience in clinical trials. Served on the Boards of Directors of two large physician groups. Selected as an AGA fellow February, 2020.
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