Hepatology in Florida

Biography: Nyingi Kemmer, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc., has been a member of the TGMG liver transplant team since July 2011. Prior to her joining the group, she was an associate professor of medicine at the University of Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Kemmer completed her medical degree at the University of Sokoto in Sokoto, Nigeria and a residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kemmer went on to complete her gastroenterology training at the University of Texas Medical Group, Galveston, TX, and transplant hepatology fellowship training at the Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA. She is actively involved in clinical research and completed her M.P.H. with a focus on outcomes research and M.Sc. in drug development and pharmacogenomics. Her research interest is in the area of health-related quality of life, clinical outcomes and disparities in liver transplantation. Her research pertaining to transplant immunosuppression, clinical outcomes and disparities in liver transplantation has been published in numerous journals including Liver Transplantation, Transplantation Journal, Transplant Proceedings, Liver International and Hepatology. She is a member of many professional medical societies and has been a reviewer of abstracts (disparities and outcomes in transplantation) for the American Society of Transplantation annual ATC meetings.

Biography: Dr. John Stauffer, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 125 years old. Dr. John Stauffer, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Care Philosophy: Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy|Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)|ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)|Liver Biopsy

Biography: Dr. Agrawal is a board-certified gastroenterology physician. He received his medical degree from the Federal University of Paraiba School of Medicine in Campina Grande, Brazil and an internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Agrawal completed a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN and transplant hepatology fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Agrawal is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, the American Society of Transplantation, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Agrawal is currently an affiliate assistant professor for the department of internal medicine at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Agrawal speaks English, Portuguese, Hindi and medical Spanish. In his spare time he enjoys soccer and studying foreign languages.

Care Philosophy: Marc Sheinman DO is a highly experienced physician Dr Sheinman received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie FL Board certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology Dr Sheinman s post graduate training included residency at Swedish Hospital in Chicago where he achieved the rank of Chief Resident and a gastroenterology fellowship at CarePoint Health based in Bayonne Jersey City and Hoboken New Jersey Dr Sheinman is a member of the American Osteopathic Association American College of Osteopathic Internists American College of Gastroenterology American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association In addition to his published work he has made numerous scholarly presentations on a variety of medical topics and in 2015 he received the Clinical Documentation Excellence Award and Resident of the Year Award A native English speaker Dr Sheinman also is proficient in Spanish

Biography: Maher Salam, MD, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Salam is deeply committed to the care of all his patients. He is honored by the privilege to help them restore and manage their digestive health, an important foundation toward achieving whole health. With a philosophy rooted in empathy and patient-centeredness, Dr. Salam actively listens to his patients, crafts tailored treatment plans and emphasizes preventive measures for sustained well-being along with providing his patients with exceptional care, Dr. Salam is the esteemed author of many publications, served as a Chief of internal Medicine at FTMC and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology at Ohio University Heritage College. Dr. Salam is fluent in both English and Arabic and sees patients ages 18 years and above.

Biography: Dr. Francis Farraye, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 43 years. Dr. Francis Farraye, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Care Philosophy: Miami Cancer Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to care. This means that you will have a team of experts from across many disciplines focused on the best treatment plan for you. We've built Miami Cancer Institute with a team of cancer experts, many trained at leading academic institutions, who understand your cancer and your individual needs. Their expertise, combined with the recommendations of multidisciplinary tumor boards, advanced cancer fighting technology and innovative clinical trials, some in collaboration with our alliance partner, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ensures all patients at Miami Cancer Institute get a personalized plan of therapy that is the best possible treatment for their cancer.

Biography: Dr. Palmer is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He specializes in and actively performs clinical research in genetic iron overload and common gastrointestinal diseases. Director - Hereditary Hemochromatosis Clinic at Mayo Clinic Associate Program Director - GI Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Florida Medical Director - Department of Medicine Grand Rounds at Mayo Clinic Florida Associate Director for Education - Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine Interests Hereditary hemochromatosis and other genetic liver diseases Complications of liver disease Gastrointestinal disease Gastrointestinal bleeding Gastrointestinal endoscopy Graduate medical education

Biography: Interests Esophageal motility Reflux and other esophageal diseases Motility disorders

Biography: Dr. Jana Al Hashash, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 44 years old. Dr. Jana Al Hashash, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Brian Lacy, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 66 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Brian Lacy, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Victoria Gomez, MD is a Bariatric Medicine Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Victoria Gomez, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Jami Kinnucan, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 43 years old. Dr. Jami Kinnucan, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Philip Okafor, MB BS is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Philip Okafor, MB BS is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Dr. Dilhana Badurdeen, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 42 years old. Dr. Dilhana Badurdeen, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: InterestsClinical General gastrointestinal Women's gastrointestinal Functional gastrointestinal diseases Medical pancreatology Research Gastrointestinal malignancies Pancreatitis

Biography: Interests Gastrointestinal malignancies Advanced endoscopic procedures Endoscopic ultrasound

Biography: Dr. Johanna Chan, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Johanna Chan, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Care Philosophy: Thomas A. John, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 12 years of experience. He treats patients ages 18 and older for a wide variety of gastrointestinal and digestive disorders including the diagnosis and evaluation of abdomen pain and change in bowel habits. He also has a special interest in hepatology.

Biography: Dr. Maoyin Pang, MD is a Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 51 years old. Dr. Maoyin Pang, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Interests Pancreatic and biliary diseases Genetic disorders of the pancreas Adult cystic fibrosis