Skills
Specialties
  • Gastroenterology
Clinical Focuses
  • Esophageal disorders
  • GERD
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Celiac sprue
  • Diagnosis and treatment of chronic liver disease
  • Colon cancer screening
Education & Training
Education
  • Des Moines University
    Medical Degree
    1994
  • Ohio State University
    Bachelor of Science, Zoology
    1989
Training
  • Clinical Gastroenterology Fellowship
    University of Cincinnati
    2001
  • Residency in Internal Medicine
    The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1998
  • Rotating Internship
    Grandview Hospital
    1995
Work Experience
Work Experiences
  • Gastroenterologist
    Associates in Gastroenterology
    2017-Present
  • Private Practice
    Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition
    2008-2017
  • Chief of Gastroenterology
    Hamot Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine
    2006-2006
  • Private Practice
    Bayfront Digestive Disease Associates
    2001-2007
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
  • Member
    American College of Physicians
  • Member
    American College of Gastroenterology
  • Member
    American Gastroenterological Association
  • Member
    American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Medical Association
Accepted Insurances
Northern Gastroenterology - UPMC
    • AARP
    • Aetna
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care / Health America
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • Tricare
    • UPMC Health Plan
    • UnitedHealthcare