Joykumar Patel is a Hepatologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, and Ascites.

Lydia Ballard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. Ballard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ballard is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Lackey is a Gastroenterologist in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. Lackey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Rajesh Kanagala, MD, a board-certified gastroenterologist, provides care for adults in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions that affect all areas of the digestive tract. He joins an exceptional team of gastroenterology experts, dedicated to partnering with patients in their care and committed to working together to develop a personalized plan for optimal treatment, health and wellbeing. Dr. Kanagala received his bachelor's and medical degrees in India before completing an internal medicine internship at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. and a residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wis. Dr. Kanagala also completed a gastroenterology fellowship from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Prior to joining SSM Health, Dr. Kanagala has provided care to Oklahomans for nearly two decades. He has been published multiple times for his studies. Dr. Kanagala also has experience teaching medical students at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Kanagala is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is fluent in English, Hindi and Telugu. Dr. Kanagala's specialties include colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, hepatitis C treatment, gastroesophageal reflux disease and pancreas and biliary tract disorder. Dr. Kanagala also has extensive experience in hepatology, helping patients with complications of chronic liver diseases. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Kanagala is active at his church and enjoys helping with their free clinic for community members in need. Dr. Kanagala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Cynthia Maloy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Owasso, Oklahoma. Dr. Maloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Harlan Wright is a Transplant Surgeon in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Cirrhosis.

Hamid Sima is a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Sima is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Cirrhosis.

Jason Cheng is a Hepatologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Liver Transplant.

Trushar Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy.

William Simpson is a Gastroenterologist in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Thomas Swafford is a Gastroenterologist in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Dr. Swafford has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Sirish Palle is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Palle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Zellweger Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

James Russell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

"Pooja Singhal, MD, FACG, DABOM is a board-certified gastroenterologist. She completed her medical school training at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and an Internal medicine residency at the Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Singhal received her fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the Georgetown University hospital as well, where she was selected as Chief Resident and Chief Gastroenterology Fellow. Dr. Singhal's clinical training and interests include General Gastroenterology, Inflammatory bowel disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac disease, liver diseases including Hepatitis and cirrhosis, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and Women's gastrointestinal health. Dr. Singhal is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine as well and is trained in Orbera Intra-gastric balloon system. Dr. Singhal has been practicing Gastroenterology for 9 years during which she has performed over 8000 endoscopic procedures. She has been an advocate for community education and has been an active speaker locally and nationally on topics such as Colorectal Cancer screening, Abdominal bloating, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hepatic Encephalopathy, GI diseases in Women and GastroEsophageal reflux disorder. She is a member of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation committee. Dr. Singhal has received several awards and honors including National SCOPY award consecutively from 2016 to 2019 for raising Colon cancer awareness in Oklahoma, ACG Train the Trainee scholarship, AGA young delegates membership, Caring Star Award, and numerous scholarships. Dr. Singhal holds numerous national positions including American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Young Scholar leader, ACG Women in GI Mentoring committee chair, and Healio top 200 GI physicians. Dr. Singhal was a part of Oklahoma County Medical Society leadership academy class VII, and currently serves on the board of OCMS. She has been active locally in the medical community, and the Arts community. She also volunteers her time on the Board of Homeless Alliance. Dr. Singhal and her husband were recently blessed with a baby boy, and they enjoy traveling and exploring the world together. ""My care philosophy is simple: Treat others like I would want to be treated. I try my hardest to listen and understand the symptoms and then explain in an easy way various tests and treatment plans. It is important to me that my patients understand the disease process and are actively involved in decision making to select the best management plan for their health."" - Pooja Singhal, MD, FACG, DABOM". Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Morning Sickness, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Barry Perkins, M.D. completed extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver and gallbladder. He is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, and holds a medical degree from the University of Texas. He did his internship, residency, and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Scott and White Memorial in Temple, Texas. He was the Chief Resident during his Residency. Dr. Perkins is a member of several professional associations and enjoys continuing his education. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Shih-Kuang Sam Hong, M.D.,MSCI, gastroenterologist, is board-certified specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions that affect all areas of the digestive tract. Driven by the values instilled in him by his faith and family, he is passionate about helping people heal and achieve their highest quality of life. Dr. Hong received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Michigan, and he graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He then completed an internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis and subsequently returned to Vanderbilt to train in gastroenterology. While at Vanderbilt, Dr. Hong also obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Endoscopy fellowship focused on Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and Endoscopic Ultrasound at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Hong has previous experience at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, where he served as Medical Director of Endoscopy for three years. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge in scientific publications and manuscripts. He has also been featured in 405 Magazine's 'Top Doctor's List.' When not caring for his patients, Dr. Hong enjoys playing tennis and cheering for the Oklahoma City Thunder at basketball games with his family. He enjoys working with the other talented gastroenterologists at SSM Health Medical Group, improving the gastrointestinal health of Oklahomans. His philosophy is to treat every patient as if they are his family or friends and to help them make an informed decision for their health. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Elias Spyrou is a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Spyrou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Banti's Syndrome, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Allan Weston is a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Weston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Choledocholithiasis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Satish Arora is a Gastroenterologist in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Jeffery Blonsky is a Gastroenterologist in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Dr. Blonsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.