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Richard Eisenman, MD, is a highly respected gastroenterologist working with patients at Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants in Lake Worth, Florida. He maintains a specialized interest in advanced endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Eisenman graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Delaware in Newark, where he played on the college soccer team. After graduation, he immediately began medical school at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, earning his medical degree in 1987.

Dr. Eisenman began his postgraduate training with an internship and residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, during which time he actively pursued endoscopic research of pneumatic dilation in achalasia. 

He went on to pursue a fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago in 1990, focusing on gastroenterology, advanced endoscopic techniques, and biliary techniques. There, he completed case reports and investigational studies in biliary ascariasis, porcine bile stability, biliary manometry, and an in-vitro biliary stent occlusion model.

After finishing his fellowship in 1993, Dr. Richard Eisenman headed to Florida to join his brother, Dr. Jesse Eisenman, in private practice. Together, they established Eisenman & Eisenman M.D.

Dr. Eisenman is an avid dog lover. When he is not caring for patients, he enjoys traveling, mountain hiking, reading, appreciating fine wine, listening to classical music, and practicing yoga.

About Dr. Atallah

Carl Atallah, DO, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist at Advanced GI LLC. He is dedicated to serving patients in the Lake View/Lincoln Park area of Chicago, Illinois as well as patients who hail from various other neighborhoods throughout the Chicagoland area.

After graduating from Penn State University, Dr. Atallah earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He then completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Midwestern University in Chicago.

During his fellowship, Dr. Atallah was a clinical assistant professor at Midwestern University and enjoyed his time teaching medical students and residents. 

Dr. Atallah treats patients holistically and with respect. He strives to offer patients advanced treatment options while keeping in mind the best comprehensive care for each individual. Dr. Atallah is currently a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Osteopathic Association.

Dr. Atallah is currently a faculty member at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine.

In his free time, Dr. Atallah enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Anthony Ng, M.D., is a leading gastroenterologist dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care to patients from Brooklyn, New York to Lower Manhattan, New York, and throughout the Greater New York City metro region. As the founding physician of GI Health, Dr. Ng offers a comprehensive array of diagnostic and treatment options for patients with issues affecting the gastrointestinal system, including chronic and acute stomach pain, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, and acid reflux, using the most advanced techniques for colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and wireless capsule endoscopy using the PillCam system. Dr. Ng also provides non-invasive screening for colorectal cancer with stool testing including the ground-breaking Cologuard fecal DNA test. In addition, he offers medical weight loss programs customized for the needs of the individual patient for optimal long-term results.

After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Ng completed his training in internal medicine at The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, one of the three major Harvard teaching hospitals, followed by a residency in gastroenterology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. In addition to caring for patients at his practice, Dr. Ng is also a clinical instructor of medicine at both New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center and Mount Sinai - Beth Israel Hospital, both top-ranked medical centers in New York City.

At GI Health, Dr. Ng welcomes the opportunity to provide skilled, compassionate, patient-centered care for men and women from throughout New York City.

About Dr. Flicker

Michael Flicker, MD, is an experienced gastroenterologist at Advanced GI LLC, serving patients in the Lake View/Lincoln Park area of Chicago, Illinois as well as patients who hail from various other neighborhoods throughout the Chicagoland area. He proudly provides comprehensive gastroenterology care using advanced procedures and a holistic approach.

Dr. Flicker attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his undergraduate degree and graduated magna cum laude. In 2004, he went on to graduate from the University of Chicago, receiving his medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Chicago Hospital before continuing his education with a gastroenterology fellowship at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Returning to his roots, Dr. Flicker returned to Chicago for an advanced interventional endoscopy fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. After serving as a faculty member of Northwestern from 2011-2012, he moved on to work in private practice. 

Dr. Flicker is currently the Section Chief of Gastroenterology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Dr. Flicker is currently a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Flicker is currently a faculty member at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine.

Lourdes González Bahamonde, DO, is a board certified physician in internal medicine; ACGME-fellowship trained in gastroenterology and ASBH-certified healthcare ethics consultant. She provides comprehensive medical care at Center For Digestive Healing in the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles California. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychobiology at UCLA, and a master's in bio-physiology at CSULA before earning her medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NYIT on Long Island. She completed her ACGME training in internal medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in NY at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, now Northwell Health, in 2013 and established Center For Digestive Healing in 2018 as an sCorp.

In 2020, the Center for Digestive Healing opened its doors, offering patients access to personalized care in gastroenterology and nutrition with access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies through hospital privileges at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA. She delivers comprehensive digestive care through a hybrid practice model—meeting patients where they are through telemedicine while ensuring seamless access to in-person consultations, diagnostic testing, endoscopy, and therapeutic procedures when indicated. While Dr. Bahamonde specializes in digestive disorders, her practice has evolved toward integrative, preventive, patient-centered care that combines learned principles in internal medicine, GI, nutrition, with osteopathic manipulative medicine principles in practice.

Since relocating from NY, she has performed over 12,000 endoscopies, including gastric and colorectal cancer screenings with polypectomies, endoscopic mucosal resections, as well as routine screenings for chronic liver disease. Dr. Bahamonde emphasizes peer-reviewed understanding of the interrelationship of body, structure, and function, allowing her special insight into treating gut-brain disorders. She has dedicated her life to serving diverse communities through education and cultural competence, recognizing the importance of open communication in shared-decision making.

Dr. Bahamonde continues to inspire future health care leaders in education. She serves physicians, residents and fellows as medical ethics faculty scholar; as well as medical director and assistant professor of clinical anatomy and gastroenterology for Touro University California, Los Angeles' new Master's of Pysician Assistant Studies. She is dedicated to translational science efforts for prehealth professional students and youth in STEM programs.

Mehrdad Saliminejad, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and founder of ProDigest Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates in Lakewood and Long Beach, California.

Dr. Saliminejad — or simply Dr. Sal — opened his practice to provide individualized, high-quality patient care using the most advanced tools and techniques. 

After earning his Doctor of Medicine at Qazvin University of Medical Sciences in Qazvin, Iran, Dr. Saliminejad went on to complete his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. 

Dr. Saliminejad relocated to the United States, completing both his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship training at The University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. 

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Saliminejad took an advanced endoscopy fellowship in endoscopic ultrasound at Montreal General Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  

He was recruited by Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, as an assistant professor of clinical medicine and became director of advanced endoscopy and interim chief of the gastroenterology division. 

After teaching residents and fellows for five years at SIU, Dr. Saliminejad moved back to Southern California to serve as director at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center’s Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy Services in Long Beach. He also directs the gastroenterology clinic at the Todd Cancer Institute.

With years of experience managing complex medical problems, Dr. Saliminejad aims to provide the best care possible in a personalized, compassionate, and insightful manner. To better serve his diverse community, Dr. Saliminejad is fluent in English and Farsi and can communicate in Spanish.

In his spare time, Dr. Saliminejad enjoys learning new things and spending time with his family. 

He obtained his undergraduate degree at University of Berkley in Northern California in 1962. He subsequently attended and completed medical school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 1966 with a Postgraduate in 1967. He then joined the U.S. Army from1967-1969.  He pursued his Residency in Internal Medicine at The University of Southern California - Keck School of Medicine (USC) from 1969-1972, with an additional Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship also at USC 1972-1974.He opened his own Gastroenterology Private Practice in Whittier, CA from 1974-2015 and additionally joined our GI group here in Lakewood, CA in 2016.

Dr. Javadi was born in Iran and grew up in Houston, Texas.  She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin and went on to obtain her Master's from Texas State University.  She received her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Albany Medical Center in New York.  

She moved back to Houston to complete her Fellowship in Hepatology at The University of Texas Medical School in Houston, where she stayed on as an Attending Physician. 

After moving to Los Angeles in 2006, Dr. Javadi worked as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC).  She subsequently accepted an Assistant Professorship at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine to care for patients with Liver disease, and continued to train Residents and Fellows.  

Dr. Javadi eventually moved back to the Los Angeles area and joined ProDigest Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates, to continue caring for patients with liver disease.  She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

Dr. Javadi is dedicated to helping patients with liver disorders, including fatty liver, viral Hepatitis, and management of liver cirrhosis/end-stage liver disease that may require liver transplant evaluation.  Her detailed and humanistic approach to providing care for patients with liver disorders is built on years of experience at various academic centers.

Dr. Javadi looks forward to serving the people of Southern California. 

Premier Gastroenterology in Brooksville, Florida, provides patients with attentive, high-quality care. M. Rodwan Hiba, MD, emphasizes patient education, empowering them to take an active role in their care.

After receiving his medical degree from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Hiba completed his internship at Wayne State University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Detroit Medical Center and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Dr. Hiba and the team at Premier Gastroenterology offer comprehensive care for the full range of conditions affecting the digestive tract, as well as the pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Dr. Hiba believes that gastrointestinal health goes beyond treating symptoms, and the practice uses the most advanced diagnostics to get to the root cause of any concerns.

Patients can receive diagnostic procedures such as an upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and capsule endoscopy. These allow Dr. Hiba to accurately diagnose the cause of symptoms like abdominal pain and recommend an appropriate treatment course.

Premier Gastroenterology's goal is to provide exceptional services that ease pain and restore a better quality of life. 

To learn more about the services available at Premier Gastroenterology, call or book an appointment online today.

Board-certified gastroenterology and hepatology specialist Manmeet Padda, MD, FASGE, offers comprehensive services based on integrative principles at his practice in McKinney and Allen, Texas.

Dr. Padda has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the digestive system and liver, including colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Dr. Padda has exceptional diagnostic skills, complementing his considerable knowledge with cutting-edge procedures like endoscopic ultrasound, colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. He can determine the cause of all gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, acid reflux, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.

Patients benefit from high-quality colon cancer screening exams to detect colorectal polyps. Dr. Padda can also complete minimally invasive procedures for pancreatic and biliary disease. He performs these procedures in outpatient surgery centers and hospitals in McKinney and Allen.

Dr. Padda earned a clinical research master’s degree and served his gastroenterology and hepatology residency at Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, California. He went to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training, then completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopy (endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) at Yale University’s Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.

Dr. Padda has published numerous research papers in prestigious scientific journals, such as Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Journal of Gastroenterology. He’s contributed several gastroenterological teaching tools to the Digital Atlas of Video Education (DAVE Project) and presented at professional conferences for the American College of Gastroenterology and others.

In addition to several Patients Choice awards, Dr. Padda has received awards for research, presentations, service excellence, and being an outstanding hospital resident.

Call the office for more information, or request an appointment online today.

Jack Husney, MD, offers exceptional gastroenterology and weight-loss services at his eponymous New York City practice, located in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Husney provides personalized care to patients dealing with medical conditions like peptic ulcers, abdominal pain, and screening colonoscopy.

Dr. Husney is a triple board-certified gastroenterologist who completed his training in both gastroenterology and hepatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He  continued his education for non-surgical weight loss at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Patients struggling to lose weight on their own can count on Dr. Husney to provide the latest non-surgical weight-loss strategies for long-term success.

Dr. Husney also holds the title of Honorary NYPD surgeon, where he serves as a consultant to the New York Police Department in times of need. He has been selected to NY Times Rising Super Doctors. 

Constipation, bloating, and diarrhea are only some of the symptoms Dr. Husney treats on a regular basis. He assists all patients, providing personalized diagnostic testing and treatments for long-term relief of GI problems.

Colonoscopies are one of several essential tools Dr. Husney utilizes to diagnose a wide range of problems in the bowels, such as celiac disease or polyps.

Dr. Husney is a highly respected gastroenterologist, giving patients the leading treatments for chronic GI issues such as Crohn’s disease, GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He takes the time to know each patient in order to provide the best care.

He has engaged in various research projects including basic science research, clinical pharmacology, and clinical research. His work has been published in several major gastroenterology journals and he has presented his research at multiple national conferences. He continues to educate  shares his expertise with residents and medical students. He’s passionate about passing his knowledge on to the next group of doctors in his specialized field.

Call Jack Husney, MD, today to schedule a consultation gastrointestinal issues or weight loss, or book an appointment on the website.

Teodor Pitea, MD

Teodor Pitea, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and founder of Interventional Endoscopy Associates PLLC in Peoria, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Pitea received his medical degree from Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, before moving to the United States in 2001 to pursue a career in gastroenterology. Following a residency in internal medicine, he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center), an affiliate of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. During that time, he also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship on the role of insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome and trained for six months as a hepatology fellow in the Liver Transplant Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. As a gastroenterology fellow, Dr. Pitea discovered his passion for endoscopy, which led him to pursue further training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy under the mentorship of Dr. Stavros Stavropoulos, one of the pioneers of endoscopic surgery, at Winthrop University Hospital in Long Island, New York.

In September 2012, Dr. Pitea launched the Interventional Endoscopy Service at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Arizona. Over the next four years, he spearheaded the building of a new endoscopy unit and developed a highly trained medical team dedicated to interventional endoscopy. Dr. Pitea joined the Digestive Institute at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix in 2016, and together with Rawad Mounzer, MD, he established the Interventional Endoscopy Service there in collaboration with University of Arizona faculty.

During his role as the Director of Endoscopy and Chief of the Advanced Endoscopy Program, he developed a comprehensive program for the management of acute and chronic pancreatitis, and he has continued to advance the field of endoscopic surgery in Arizona by providing complex, cutting-edge endoscopic interventions.

Dr. Pitea has published multiple abstracts and has been an invited speaker at national conferences. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the American Board of Gastroenterology.

Rawad Mounzer, MD

Rawad Mounzer, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and co-founder of Interventional Endoscopy Associates PLLC in Peoria, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Mounzer received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon before moving to the United States in 2005 to pursue his dream of becoming a board-certified gastroenterologist. His journey began at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, where he completed a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship focusing on the role of inflammatory molecules in vascular development. He then completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

During his rigorous fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Mounzer developed a deep passion and appreciation for high-level endoscopy. This served as the driving force for his pursuit of advanced training in interventional endoscopy at the University of Colorado Denver, one of the premier interventional endoscopy fellowship programs in the country.

Prior to moving to Arizona in 2016, Dr. Mounzer served as an assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He and Teodor Pitea, MD, subsequently developed the Interventional Endoscopy Service at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, where Dr. Mounzer also served as Director of Clinic Operations and Director of the Center for Pancreaticobiliary Health at the Digestive Institute.

Dr. Mounzer has numerous peer-reviewed publications that have been published in high impact journals, and he has spoken at multiple national conferences. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology.

Shashank Garg, MD

Shashank Garg, MD, is a distinguished, board-certified gastroenterologist with extensive expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques. He provides expert care to patients at Interventional Endoscopy Associates PLLC, with offices in Peoria, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Garg earned his medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in Delhi, India, before relocating to the United States in 2011 for advanced training. He completed his internal medicine residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Maryland, and a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where he also earned a master's degree in clinical and translational science.

With six years of experience as a general gastroenterologist in Arkansas, Dr. Garg served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, where he was also the Director of the GI Clinic and Quality Officer for the Department of Gastroenterology. He has been an active contributor to the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Garg further honed his skills through an interventional endoscopy fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center and the University of South Florida in Tampa. He mastered ERCP, diagnostic and interventional EUS, endoscopic mucosal resection, and endoscopic suturing.

As a new member of Interventional Endoscopy Associates PLLC, Dr. Garg aims to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge endoscopic interventions in Arizona. He has numerous publications in esteemed journals and is a diplomat of the American Board of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Christopher Chum, a board-certified Gastroenterologist, is deeply committed to enhancing the health and well-being of his community. Having earned his medical degree from the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Chum completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital, followed by a fellowship in General and Advanced Gastroenterology at the same institution. There, he served as Assistant Program Director and Director of Advanced Endoscopy for a prominent academic program dedicated to training the next generation of gastroenterologists and medical residents.

Renowned for his compassionate and patient-centered approach, Dr. Chum has consistently delivered cutting-edge care to a diverse patient population, including underserved communities.

While maintaining his academic affiliations at Coney Island Hospital, he has relocated to New Jersey with his family. Here, he extends his expertise to the Hamilton community, providing exceptional care and improving access to healthcare for all.

Dr. Chum specializes in advanced interventional endoscopy and offers comprehensive care across the spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology. His clinical interests encompass biliary and pancreatic disorders, cancer prevention, gastrointestinal oncology, and the burgeoning fields of fatty liver disease, obesity, with non-surgical medical and endoscopic weight loss options.

Please note that Maniya Health Medical Group does not employ or in any way supervise Dr. Christopher Chum, DO. He is employed by Hamilton Gastroenterology. Patients should contact Hamilton GI's offices directly for all questions concerning their GI treatment.

Zafar Zamir, MD, FACG, AGAF is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist who has been caring for the Hamilton community for decades. He earned his Medical Degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan, and completed his Residency Training at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and Fellowship in Gastroenterology from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Dr. Zamir has a particular interest in IBS and General Gastroenterology, including hemorrhoids and other ano-rectal disorders. Dr. Zamir has held a variety of leadership roles in the local community, including as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers RWJ Medical School and as President of the Medical Staff at RWJ University Hospital Hamilton.

Please note that Maniya Health Medical Group does not employ or in any way supervise Dr. Zafar Zamir, MD. He is employed by Hamilton Gastroenterology. Patients should contact Hamilton GI's offices directly for all questions concerning their GI treatment.

John Brandt, MD, is a highly skilled gastroenterologist and the co-owner of Arkansas Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in general gastroenterology as well as advanced endoscopic interventional procedures.

Dr. Brandt graduated from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, majoring in biology and minoring in gerontology. He went on to earn his medical degree from the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. Upon graduating, he stayed at UAMS to complete his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology. 

In addition to serving patients at Arkansas Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center, Dr. Brandt is the president of Digestive Diseases Clinic of Hot Springs, PA. He is affiliated with Catholic Health Initiatives in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Arkansas.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brandt, call the office or book a consultation online today.