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Kevin McNamara, MD, is a highly-skilled, board-certified gastroenterologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At his private practice, Dr. McNamara takes a creative and patient-centered approach to care with a focus on the relationship between patient, physician, and support services. He considers himself more of an educator and coach, helping his patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options, which allows them to take a more active role in the management of their health.

After earning his bachelor’s degree in anthropology and pre-professional studies at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, Dr. McNamara went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, Texas, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.

Dr. McNamara was encouraged to become a doctor by his fourth-grade teacher, who observed his compassion toward his friends and classmates. He eventually chose gastroenterology as his subspeciality because of its complexity as a field. Dr. McNamara specializes in a broad range of conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, small bacterial overgrowth, hemorrhoids, and ulcerative colitis.

To assist in diagnosing the underlying cause of his patient’s symptoms, such as abdominal pain, Dr. McNamara offers advanced colonoscopy and endoscopy tests. He also maintains affiliations with other local practices, including Adult Gastroenterology Associates and Tulsa Endoscopy Center, LLC. When he’s not working, Dr. McNamara likes to play golf and has won several competitive golf tournaments. He also enjoys running, and he completed a marathon during his gastroenterology fellowship.  

 

Dr. Gholami is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in all aspects of gastroenterology and liver disease. He is an expert in diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional endoscopy, and is particularly passionate about complex pancreatic and biliary diseases. Dr. Gholami completed medical school with honors at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. After completing residency in internal medicine at University of Southern California (USC Medical Center) he continued his fellowship training in gastroenterology, hepatology (liver disease), and nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU Medical Center). He then pursued advanced fellowship in interventional endoscopy including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograpthy (ERCP) at Kansas University (KU Medical Center). He then joined as a faculty member and assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at University of North Dakota's major teaching hospital.

Ilyas Memon, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants in The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Conroe, Texas. Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Memon focuses on his patients’ overall health and well-being, while utilizing the latest in medical technology and treatments.

Dr. Memon is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver disorders and digestive diseases such as colitis, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s also adept with endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and endoscopy.

After earning his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Memon remained in the city to serve as the house officer in medicine and general surgery at Civil Hospital Karachi.

Dr. Memon then relocated to the United States to complete his internship in internal medicine at State University of New York (SUNY) Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York.

He then completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon went on to do his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital (now Henry Ford Health System) in Detroit. 

Dr. Memon is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG). 

He’s also a professional member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).

Dr. Memon is fluent in English and Urdu. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and socializing with friends.

About the Practice

Board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine practitioner Todd B. Linden, MD, FACP, brings years of expertise and hands-on experience to his self-titled practice in New York City. Located in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan, he diagnoses and treats both acute and chronic health conditions, some of which include acid reflux, hemorrhoids, Crohn’s disease, and gastrointestinal and colon cancer. 

Dr. Linden holds a medical degree from the prestigious Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York. He completed his residency in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, both in New York.

Today Dr. Linden’s practice offers comprehensive diagnostics and the latest treatments for a variety of conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, and more. He values the time he spends with his patients and devotes a part of each appointment to get to know them personally. Patients can feel confident that Dr. Linden is always listening and taking their needs into account when developing treatment plans.

Dr. Linden ensures that his patients receive expert medical services whenever they need it. The practice has convenient office hours and an efficient, friendly support staff that can help set up appointments that are best suited to a patient's busy schedule.  

Call the office or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment at Todd B. Linden MD FACP, today.

Dr. Eric Ibegbu is an Endobariatric gastroenterologist with offices in Kinston and Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Ibegbu’s patients come from the entire state of North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., New York, Atlanta, Tennessee, Ohio and even from around the world, to enjoy the truly world-class experience at Atlantic Medical Group. He offers a wide range of services to patients at Atlantic Medical Group and AMGWEIGHTLOSS including Spatz 3 balloon, ORBERA balloon, Apollo Revise and Apollo ESG, and treatment for DIVERSE gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Ibegbu earned his medical degree from the university of Nigeria and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Florida Health Sciences center in Jacksonville, Florida. He also received advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP).

Throughout his career, Dr. Ibegbu has published extensively in the field of gastroenterology. His work is featured in several peer-reviewed journals, including World Journal of Gastroenterology and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. He has also been involved in the training of many other physicians across the country, and he serves as the speaker for several medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

He is an author, prolific writer and transformational speaker at national and international conferences on topics ranging from health and nutrition, the balance of life, developing medical businesses and entrepreneurs and wealth building to helping each person discover the answers to life’s most daunting questions: “who am I” and “why am I here”.
Helping you to reach your highest potential is Dr Ibegbu’s premier goal.

He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition, he serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Gastroenterology Department of East Carolina University, and he’s been conferred the honor of Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopists and the American College of Gastroenterology.

For booking at your conference or event please send your request to: dribegbu@amg-gi.com or info@amg-gi.com

Allison Harrington Sirakos, MD, is a skilled board certified gastroenterologist providing expert care in San Antonio, Texas, at the Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio. Dr. Sirakos manages all gastrointestinal disorders but has expertise in colon cancer screening , liver disease, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other disorders of the gut-brain interaction.

After earning her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Sirakos relocated to New York, completing her internal medicine residency at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan.

Dr. Sirakos returned to Texas to finish her gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During her final year of training, she served as the chief of education. 

Dr. Sirakos is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and holds a license to practice medicine in Texas. 

When it comes to patient care, Dr. Sirakos takes an integrative approach, combining traditional medical care with innovative techniques and complementary therapies with the overall goal of improving quality of life.

Dr Ahmad Farooq is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. He did his post-doctoral research fellowship at Yale University. He finished internal medicine training at SUNY-CHS Buffalo, where he served as chief resident. He did his gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at Duke University; followed by NIH T32 fellowship at Duke University. He has numerous publications published in leading journals such as Gastroenterology and American Journal of Physiology. Dr Farooq is board certified in internal medicine and board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr Farooq believes in providing personalized care tailored to individual personal needs. His practice philosophy centers on a good physician and patient relationship which is vital to improving long-term quality outcomes and care. Dr. Farooq treats patients 18 years of age and older. Dr Farooq serves as clinical assistant professor at University of Texas Medical Branch and adjunct assistant professor at Duke University

Jeffrey Mathews, MD, is committed to providing his patients with a wide range of gastroenterology services in a compassionate and timely manner at Gateway Gastroenterology, in Chesterfield, Missouri. He is board-certified in gastroenterology and hepatology.

Dr. Mathews is a life-long St. Louisan. He attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City Six-Year Medical School Program before going on to complete his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at St. Louis University.

Making every effort to stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in his field, Dr. Mathews maintains active memberships with the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.

At Gateway Gastroenterology, Dr. Mathews designs treatment plans unique to his patients' needs and concerns. He takes time to clearly communicate his treatment recommendations and encourages them to play an active role in their health care.

Dr. Mathews welcomes new patients to book an appointment by calling the practice or requesting an appointment online.

At GastroCare of El Paso, our aim is to provide cutting-edge, comprehensive, and compassionate care. We have an experienced and friendly staff who are ready to meet your digestive health care needs. Dr. Ike established this practice to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered procedures and treatments for your digestive health. He is actively involved in the latest clinical research and focuses on providing the most up-to-date care to meet his patients’ needs. Dr. Egbuna has been actively involved in clinical research. His research in Celiac disease, colonoscopy optimization and Gastroparesis have been presented at several national gastroenterology meetings. He has special interests in therapeutic endoscopy, Inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac disease, viral hepatitis and Fatty liver disease. Dr. Ike is married with two kids. He enjoys travel and cycling.

Board-certified gastroenterologist Richard Riegel, MD, sees patients at Gateway Gastroenterology in Chesterfield, Missouri. He strives to provide unparalleled care aimed at improving the digestive health of his patients.

A native of St. Louis, Dr. Riegel graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He then completed both his Internal Medicine internship and residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. 

From Vanderbilt, Dr. Riegel returned to St. Louis to complete three additional years of medical training in the Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Saint Louis University.

Dr. Riegel is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association.

Dr. Riegel has participated in the education and training of medical house staff at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. He has a diverse practice specializing in all aspects of general gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopic procedures. He has been in private practice since 1997. He is married with three wonderful children.

As a board-certified gastroenterologist, Rajeev Ramgopal, MD, is skilled in providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients experiencing a wide variety of gastrointestinal conditions. He is proud to be a part of the exceptional team at Gateway Gastroenterology, in Chesterfield, Missouri. 

After finishing his undergraduate education at the University of Rochester in New York, Dr. Ramgopal returned to his hometown of Oklahoma City to obtain his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine Residency training at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and was selected to serve as a chief resident. He stayed at Washington University to complete his Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship.

When he is not caring for patients at Gateway Gastroenterology, Dr. Ramgopal enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He also likes to stay active by running, scuba diving, and snowboarding. He looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the practice.

Dr. Kofi Nuako is the medical director and president of Summit Endoscopy Center, and he provides expert diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions at Advanced Gastroenterology in the area of Union City, Tennessee.

He also oversees two other clinics that are part of his practice: The MediSpa and Summit Weight Loss, where patients receive comprehensive weight loss services including meal replacement.

Dr. Nuako received his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School. He completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, then did a fellowship in gastroenterology at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, Minnesota. He's board-certified in internal medicine with a specialty in gastroenterology and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

With experience in advanced gastroenterology spanning more than 20 years, Dr. Nuako’s patients rely on his expertise in endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, and capsule endoscopy. He also helps each patient return to optimal health with the highest quality treatment and individualized care that addresses the underlying cause of their symptoms.

 

 

Neeraj Sachdeva, MD, is an accomplished gastroenterologist on the team at Wake Endoscopy. He is proud to serve patients throughout Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton, and Wilson, North Carolina. 

Dr. Sachdeva grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated with honors from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, a magnet school of math and science. He pursued his medical training mainly in New York, completing his medical degree and internal medicine residency training at New York Medical College. 

After residency, Dr. Sachdeva served on the medical faculty at New York Medical College before relocating to Chapel Hill. He completed his training with a fellowship in gastroenterology from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Sachdeva is board-certified in both gastroenterology and hepatology.

He joined the practice right after graduating from UNC.  The majority of his practice is concentrated in the North Raleigh and Wake Forest area. Some of his clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, high-risk colo-rectal cancer, and hepatology. He presently serves as the Director of Endoscopy at Wake Endoscopy Center.

Dr. Sachdeva lives in Raleigh with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, he is very active in managing “dads-N-daughter” activities. Some of his personal interests include biking, rafting, and traveling with his family.

Dr. Christopher Schwarz is a Michigan native. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit with his medical degree.  He completed his internal medicine residency at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago before relocating to the Southeast to do his fellowship in gastroenterology at the Medical College of Virginia.  Dr. Schwarz is board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology. 

He joined the group in 1998.  Some of his clinical interest include biliary and pancreatic diseases, therapeutic endoscopy, and inflammatory bowel disease.  Dr. Schwarz has been involved with fundraising for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and the Cancer Hospital at Rex Healthcare.

He lives in North Raleigh with his wife and has four children.  He enjoys traveling and water sports with his family, foreign travel, as well as drawing and sculpture.  Dr. Schwarz is also proficient in Spanish.  He and his family attend Open Door Baptist Church.

Jason Haas, D.O. is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to all his patients.  He has strong communication skills which allow him to connect with patients, staff and colleagues. 

 

For the past eight years, Dr. Haas has been a gastroenterologist practicing in Springfield, Missouri with Cox Medical Clinic.  He is a board-certified gastroenterologist that completed his GI Fellowship training at Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI and his Internal Medicine Residency at Gundersen Health Care in LaCrosse, WI.  

 

His wife is from. St. Louis, and in their spare time Dr. Haas enjoys traveling with her and their two daughters.  Dr. Haas has been a member of the Colorectal Awareness Party in Springfield, which helps raise money and provide free colonoscopy evaluations for patients in need.