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Dr. Al-Sabbagh is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He completed his residency at Englewood Medical Center in New Jersey, which is affiliated with Mount Sinai University Program. Dr. Al-Sabbagh has over 20 years’ experience in gastroenterology diseases. He will be seeing patients in all offices on a rotating schedule.

Fun Fact: Dr. Al-Sabbagh is a loving husband and father of three. He enjoys reading, camping, and traveling.

Dr Dwivedi completed his medical school at The Brody School of Medicine. He completed internal medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, and was selected as a Chief Resident. Following his chief residency, he completed gastroenterology fellowship at Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic. 

His medical interests include general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel diseases, esophageal motility disorders. In his spare time, he is passionate about playing soccer and watching his favorite team, Arsenal. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, and two daughters.

Dr. Troy Pleasant grew up in Virginia and earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia.

Dr. Pleasant's clinical interests include general gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and esophageal disorders. He is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care with a focus on clear communication and long-term wellness.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Pleasant enjoys watching sports, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dog

Board-certified gastroenterologist Muhammad Naeem, MD, leads the team at Advanced Gastroenterology Associates of SA. At the warm, inviting practice in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Naeem provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a variety of gastroenterology conditions. 

Dr. Naeem graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College, University Of Health Sciences Lahore medical school in 1984. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. Dr. Naeem rounded out his medical studies with a fellowship in gastroenterology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Following his postgraduate training, Dr. Naeem worked as a staff gastroenterologist at several practices throughout California and Texas. Since 2017, he has worked at Advanced Gastroenterology Associates of SA where he offers state-of-the-art advanced endoscopy services and immune system enhancement to optimize the treatment of digestive disorders.

Dr. Naeem is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He maintains memberships with the American College of Gastroenterology, the Texas Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association.

Throughout his career, Dr. Naeem has presented at several national meetings on various topics in the field of gastroenterology. He has also participated in research projects and contributed to publications related to gastroenterology, immunology, virology, and more.

Dr. Solaimani is a highly qualified physician, board certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. He obtained his medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. Following that, he successfully completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at the University of California in Irvine (UCI). He then pursued a fellowship in gastroenterology at Loma Linda University. Dr. Solaimani has several years of experience in both private practice and academia. He has had the privilege of caring for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise encompasses various conditions including functional GI disorders, IBS, GERD, GI motility disorders, esophageal, gastric and colon cancer screening. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Solaimani has contributed to the medical field through several publications and abstract presentations in reputable scientific journals and national meetings.

Dr. Rai is considered a national thought leader and expert in the field of Gastroenterology and liver disease. He was named a Baltimore Magazine top doctor in 2016, 2017 and 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024 and a Washingtonian Magazine top doctor in 2018 and 2020.

Dr. Rai currently serves as the medical director at the gastro center of Maryland. He has served on the medical faculty at Johns Hopkins University in the division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology for more than 12 years, where he served as Medical Director of adult liver transplantation. He is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, with over 22 years of experience. He completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in 1996 and completed an additional year of Advanced Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Rai presents regularly at national and regional meetings and has received many awards including Excellence in Clinical Research Award from the American College of Gastroenterology, Passano Clinician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins University, Industry Research Scholar Award & Astra-Merck Award from the American Digestive Health Foundation, among others. He has published dozens of scholarly articles in peer reviewed journals and authored many chapters for medical textbooks. He has performed over 100,000 procedures in this field and pioneered new and innovative medical techniques.

 

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, is a medical practice with multiple locations: West Orange, East Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Nutley & Livingston, New Jersey. Led by a skilled team of physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals, the practice serves people aged 20 and older in person and virtually via telemedicine.

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, offers specialty services, including cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, internal medicine, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology, women’s wellness, pediatric endocrinology, nutrition, and sleep medicine. Patients with chronic diseases or general medicine concerns can turn to the highly trained experts at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for superior care.

The skilled medical team personalizes each treatment plan based on a patient’s medical needs, lifestyle, and desired outcomes.

Those with diabetes, foot or ankle issues, gynecology concerns, or heart, kidney, or lung diseases rely on The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for exceptional care in a welcoming setting. Undergoing routine care reduces the risk of bothersome symptoms and severe medical complications. 

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, team is friendly, providing top-notch patient-centered care using the latest advances in technology and research-backed treatments. They compassionately welcome new and existing patients to the practice.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, by phone or online today.

Dabo Xu, MD, is a board-certified physician in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine at the Gastro Center of Maryland, with locations in Annapolis, Columbia, Olney, Riverdale, Timonium and Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Dr. Xu treats a wide variety of conditions at the practice, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, colon cancer, liver disease, and other gastrointestinal conditions. 

Dr. Xu completed his medical residency at St. Agnes Hospital, as well as a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan. He has conducted clinical and translational research on several topics, such as GERD, intestinal inflammation, liver diseases and cancers, and gastrointestinal pharmacology. His works were published in the most prestigious gastroenterology journals and presented at national and international medical conferences.

He has more than 20 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Xu has a special interest in preventive care, often working alongside patients to prevent disease and improve their quality of life through precise and effective personalized treatments.

With a passion and dedication to patient experiences, Dr. Xu believes it’s important to build relationships with those in his care and enjoys helping patients find better health and wellness.

Specializing in teens to adults 13-50 years of age.

Vishnu Reddy, MD, is the board-certified gastroenterologist at 7 Hill Gastroenterology, PA, in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Reddy has been serving the area since 2002 and has become highly sought for his expertise in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Reddy is a compassionate caregiver and works hard at developing strong patient-doctor relationships that remove barriers of communication so his patients’ health needs can be fully addressed without reservations. 

After earning his doctorate at Mysore Medical College & Research Institute (formerly known as Mysore University) in Mysore, India, and Gandhi Medical College in Hyperdad, India, Dr. Reddy relocated to the United States to complete his residency and fellowship training at the prestigious Chicago Medical University. He was honored with an additional fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Reddy is board certified by the American Board of Gastroenterology and specializes in hepatology. 

Dedicated to making medical and surgical care easy for his patients, Dr. Reddy performs many procedures at his state-of-the-art on-site facility, Central Florida Endoscopy & Surgical Institute of Ocala, LLC, which is located in the same building as 7 Hill Gastroenterology, PA. He also has admitting privileges at many of the local hospitals, including AdventHealth Ocala, Ocala Regional Medical Center, and West Marion Community Hospital. 

Dr. Reddy’s training, experience, and compassion for patient care make him one of the leading experts in gastroenterology and hepatology in the area, and he is often consulted to assist in the most difficult cases. 

Dr. Reddy welcomes anyone needing high-quality gastroenterology and hepatology services to 7 Hill Gastroenterology, PA.

Sandra Rodriguez, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in hepatology at DLW Gastro in Homestead, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez is a dedicated and compassionate physician who takes a patient-centered approach to care.

Born in Habana, Cuba, Dr. Rodriguez emigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 14. After completing her undergraduate degree at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, Dr. Rodriguez went to Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados for her Doctor of Medicine.

Dr. Rodriguez joined the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida, to complete her internal medicine and gastroenterology residency training. She then relocated to New Jersey for her hepatology fellowship training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey.

In addition to hepatology, Dr. Rodrguez specializes in diagnosing and treating esophageal disorders and performing colorectal cancer screenings. 

Dr. Rodriguez is fluent in English and Spanish and speaks basic Portuguese. 

Her life experiences and education have shaped Dr. Rodriguez into a hard-working, dedicated physician who puts her patients first. 

When not at the office, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. She also likes to travel, cook, read, garden, exercise, and go to the beach.

Christopher Tomaino, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist at East Coast Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, offers comprehensive care for a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders. Located in Patchogue, New York, the practice has the latest advancements in diagnostic testing to quickly find the root cause of symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, persistent diarrhea, and chronic constipation. 

Earning his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in  St. Maarten, Dr. Tomaino went on to complete his residency and fellowship in both internal medicine and gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Elmhurst New York. He is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 

Dr. Tomaino specializes in creating customized treatment plans to address individual patient needs and uses the latest technologies to perform colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. In addition to diagnosing the cause of unexplained symptoms, Dr. Tomaino can address acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders like acid reflux, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and diverticulitis. 

East Coast Gastroenterology and Endoscopy also offers comprehensive services to treat painful hemorrhoids using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Tomaino can also diagnose all stages of liver disease. He customizes a treatment plan to manage the condition in the long-term and reduce risk factors for complications like liver failure.

To learn more about the available diagnostic technologies and treatment options available for gastrointestinal conditions, call East Coast Gastroenterology and Endoscopy to schedule an appointment or book one online today.

Y. Joseph Usta, MD, was born in Iowa City, Iowa. He was raised on an American compound in Dhahran called Aramco and went to high school at a Department of Defense Navy base in Bahrain.  He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Chemistry. He did a year of GI research n pancreatic cell transplant at Emory University in Atlanta. He completed his medical school at the American University of Beirut (AUB). He did his Internal Medicine training at St. Joseph Hospital and Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona. During his training he was selected as a fourth year Chief Resident in Internal Medicine and again selected to be Chief Fellow in Gastroenterology.

He also served as an Assistant Professor for both the University of Arizona and Creighton Medical Schools. Currently, Dr. Usta gives monthly lectures to residents and students at Wellington Reginal Medical Center and regularly has residents seeing patients with him in his clinic.

Dr. Usta is trained in all general GI but has a specific interest in liver diseases (Hepatology). He is very comfortable taking care of complex liver diseases including fatty liver, hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, and getting patients ready for liver transplants consideration.

Dr Usta sees patients upstairs in the clinic and does procedures downstairs at the endoscopy center in the same building, cutting commute time and confusion for his patients. Some of the procedures he does include Upper Endoscopy (EGD), Screening Colonoscopy, and Capsules. He sees patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), swallowing difficulties, and Barrett’s Esophagus. He regularly removes colon polyps during screening colonoscopies to help prevent colon cancer.

He also treats hemorrhoids using the CRH O'Regan System banding which is “fast and painless, over 99% effective and covered by insurance with no recovery time, fasting, or sedation” as per their website. 

Professional & Teaching Experiences

• Assistant Professor, University of Arizona.
• Assistant Professor, Creighton Medical School.

Research & Publications

• Poster 1675 Agent Orange Exposure
• Presented an abstract to the 2015 American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG)

Hobbies

Dr. Usta has two daughters and a son, and a pet tortoise named “Tiki”. His hobbies include working out at Orang Theory, fishing, kayaking, biking, and any activity that includes the pool or beach. He is also not scared to try new foods from around the world. He loves gardening and has a few fruit trees that he manages in his backyard. He is currently taking online courses at Standford University on quantum physics for fun and loves to read books about history especially pertaining to World War I and II.

José Meléndez MD, specializes in gastroenterology and offers cutting-edge treatments for all types of GI issues. He welcomes new and existing patients to Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants in Lake Worth, Florida.

Dr. Meléndez earned his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He then completed his Doctor of Medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. After graduation, Dr. Meléndez relocated to the United States for further training.

He completed his residency training at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to gaining extensive experience in internal medicine and becoming board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he received several scholarships, including the prestigious Mayo International Health Program Scholarship Award.

To build on his knowledge, Dr. Meléndez completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida, where he was exposed to a great variety of gastrointestinal conditions and procedures.

Dr. Meléndez maintains multiple professional affiliations to help him stay abreast of the latest gastroenterology research and medical treatments. He has affiliations with the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Florida Gastroenterologic Society, among others. 

Patients of Dr. Meléndez appreciate his attention to detail and willingness to explain their conditions and all possible treatment avenues. Dr. Meléndez is fluent in both English and Spanish and is dedicated to helping patients who may struggle with language barriers.

Jesse Eisenman, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is well-loved by those in his community. He treats patients at Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants, at its convenient Lake Worth, Florida, office. In his practice, he enjoys treating all general gastro cases and he has a particular interest in screening colonoscopies and abdominal pain.

Dr. Eisenman graduated from the University of Delaware in Newark, in 1980, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and an induction into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his medical degree in 1984 from Thomas Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed a residency in internal medicine at St. Louis University Hospital, during which time he was an active member of the American Medical Association.

Dr. Eisenman went on to the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology. While he was there, he conducted clinical and pharmaceutical research concerning chronic esophagitis and type II histamine blockade. Immediately after finishing his fellowship, Dr. Eisenman moved to South Florida in 1989 and established a private practice of Gastroenterology in West Palm Beach.. 

He is board-certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He is also an active member of the Florida Gastroenterology Society

Outside of work, Dr. Eisenman is a classic car enthusiast who also likes to play tenor saxophone. He has competed in both county and state-wide amateur golf championships. Dr. Eisenman is married with two children.