The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Oakland Park, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59871 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near Oakland Park, FL. Of these, 55574 are Experienced, 4117 are Advanced, 154 are Distinguished and 23 are Elite.

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    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Brigham And Women's Crohn's And Colitis Center

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 201 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Christopher C. Thompson is the Director of Endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  He is also the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program Director and clinical faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Dr. Thompson’s clinical interests include endoscopic surgery applied to foregut conditions, with a focus on endoscopic treatment of obesity, GERD, Zenker’s diverticula, achalasia, gastroparesis,  postsurgical complications, and pancreatobiliary disease.  He spends the majority of his time performing these advanced endoscopic procedures and also cares for these patients in the ambulatory setting.  The remainder of his time is devoted to research in endoscopic surgery, with a focus on device development, clinical outcomes, and endoscopic education. His research has resulted in numerous patents, development of new endoscopic procedures, and over 300 publications.  He was awarded the Brigham and Women’s Physician Organization Clinical Innovation Award in 2007 for developing and performing the first endoscopic suturing procedure to treat obesity.  He also invented anastomosis technology, which has been shown to treat type 2 diabetes effectively in early clinical trials.  He was responsible for much of the early work in Bariatric Endoscopy, having been called the founding father of the field, and edited the first textbook and video atlas on the subject.  Some of his other important clinical innovations include the development of new endoscopic techniques for treating pancreatic necrosis, gastric outlet obstruction, sleeve gastrectomy stenosis, pancreaticojejunal anastomotic strictures, and postsurgical complications.  He also developed an endoscopic part-task simulator used by many fellowship programs (the TEST box).These accomplishments have led to a broad clinical referral base, and to national and international invitations for lectureships and live case demonstrations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Blackwell Lectureship, ACG American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Presidential Plenary Lecture, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) J Edward Berk Presidential Plenary Lecture, ACG Edgar Achkar Visiting Professorship, all post-graduate education courses for the major US gastroenterology and surgical societies, and numerous respected courses throughout Europe, Asia, and South America.  He has also mentored more than 20 fellows, many of whom have gone on to thrive in prestigious academic institutions, and he established the first Fellowship in Bariatric Endoscopy. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Esophageal Varices, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Osaka, JP 

    Takeshi Ogura practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ogura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Foresterhill Road, 
    Aberdeen, SCT, GB 

    John Leeds practices practicing medicine in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Mr. Leeds is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Acid Malabsorption, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Gustavo Villalona is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Villalona is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Villalona is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Silva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Raddawi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery

    Aurora Neuroscience Innovation

    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy, Ste 680, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Straus is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Straus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Straus is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Advanced in Gastrostomy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    1700 Luther Ln, Ste 1170, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Demetrius Lopes is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lopes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Lopes is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Imad Elkhatib is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elkhatib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Elkhatib is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery

    Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 407, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamad Farhat is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Farhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Farhat is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    SOFHA Surgical Group

    2333 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 16, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hodge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hodge is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Glossop Road, 
    Sheffield, ENG, GB 

    Matthew Kurien practices practicing medicine in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Mr. Kurien is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malabsorption, Celiac Disease, Bile Acid Malabsorption, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Sheffield, ENG, GB 

    Mark Mcalindon practices practicing medicine in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Mr. Mcalindon is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    UT Physicians Multispecialty - Bellaire Station

    6500 West Loop S, 
    Bellaire, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Thosani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Thosani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Houston Regional Gastroenterology

    15555 Creek Bend Dr Ste 200, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sushovan Guha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Guha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Hospital Colorado

    13123 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Acker is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Acker is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Wakeman is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Wakeman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Pauli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pauli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Almada, PT 

    Goncalo Nunes practices practicing medicine in Almada, Portugal. Nunes is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Gastrostomy. They are also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Menetrier Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Elite in Gastrostomy
    Almada, PT 

    Carla Santos practices practicing medicine in Almada, Portugal. Ms. Santos is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Magnesium Deficiency, Hypophosphatemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near Oakland Park, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gastrostomy doctor near Oakland Park, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gastrostomy doctors near Oakland Park, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gastrostomy doctors near Oakland Park, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gastrostomy doctor near Oakland Park, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gastrostomy doctor near Oakland Park, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gastrostomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gastrostomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gastrostomy doctors near Oakland Park, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gastrostomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrostomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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