The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors in Florida, US

Dr. Francisco Maderal obtained his medical degree from The University of Dominica. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Louisiana State University Medical Center . Dr. Maderal is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and has been in private practice in South Florida since 1986. He has served as Chief of Medical Staff at Hialeah Hospital. He has been on the Board of Trustees of Palmetto General Hospital and Hialeah Hospital . He is an active member and leader in organized medicine. Dr. Maderal served as the President of the Dade County Medical Association and served on the Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Association. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University – Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Dr. Maderal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Karjoo specializes in pediatric gastroenterology/hepatology in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She sees patients in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. Dr. Karjoo’s clinical interests include hepatology and medical education. She earned her medical degree from The State University of New York Upstate Medical University. Dr. Karjoo trained in pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed a gastroenterology clinical fellowship and a gastroenterology research fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Karjoo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Condino is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Odessa and the Outpatient Care Center in East Lake. She earned her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. She completed pediatric internships at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Buffalo, and the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. She then completed a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center, followed by a clinical fellowship and then a research fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Condino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition, and Morning Sickness.

Dr. McClenathan is chief of the division of the pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his pediatric internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and his pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition clinical and research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mcclenathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Wilsey specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. He is the vice chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and served as chief of the medical staff from 2020-2021. In 2022, he was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced therapeutic endoscopist specializing in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for infants and children. He is one of a select group of gastroenterologists with this expertise internationally and across North America. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, he has developed and implemented multiple clinical innovations related to therapeutic endoscopy. He is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Training Program, where he serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric resident physicians. Dr. Wilsey has published more than 90 peer-reviewed research articles, review articles, case reports, consensus statements, and book chapters. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several medical journals, and is the associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including the management of esophageal strictures. Dr. Wilsey joined the medical staff in 2002. He is also a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a former associate program director of the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Training Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wilsey sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300 Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Study finds possible link between long COVID and mystery hepatitis in kids, Today Show - NBC (June 17, 2022) Is COVID-19 Related to Pediatric Cases of Hepatitis? Verywell Health (June 28, 2022). Dr. Wilsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Joel Kertznus received his medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. He trained as a Research Fellow in Hepatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his Clinical Hepatology and Gastroenterology Fellowships at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Kertznus served as a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts and University of Miami / Miller School of Medicine and Miami Transplant Institute. Dr. Kertznus is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians / American Society of Internal Medicine, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology. He is Board Certified in gastroenterology. Dr. Kertznus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastritis, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

Dr. Winesett is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Ocala and the Outpatient Care Centers in Tampa and Wesley Chapel. She has practiced pediatric gastroenterology in the Tampa Bay area for more than two decades. Her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease, feeding problems, eosinophilic esophagitis, and celiac disease. Dr. Winesett earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. She completed her pediatric residency at USF/All Children’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Winesett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Lactose Intolerance, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea.

David Hellman is a Gastroenterologist in Wellington, Florida. Dr. Hellman has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Irizarry is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Temple Terrace and the Outpatient Care Center in Brandon. Her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. She earned her medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. Dr. Irizarry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Gilbert Syndrome.

Dr. Chan is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Sarasota. His clinical interests include Eosinophilic esophagitis. He earned his medical degree at St. George’s University. He completed a pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, New York. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Dr. Law has been a long-time resident of Florida, growing up in Orlando and completing her undergraduate studies and medical school at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She trained at USF for pediatric residency and spent an additional year as chief USF pediatric resident at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She lived in New York City while completing her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University. She spent her training in both clinical practice and lab research focusing on the enteric nervous system and motility issues in mice. Her career passion is caring for children with all types of general GI disorders. Dr. Law sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300. Dr. Law is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, and Gastroschisis.

Dr. Lugo is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Port Richey. His clinical interests include all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology but especially inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. He earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. He completed a general pediatrics residency and pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Morning Sickness, Lactose Intolerance, and Encopresis.

Dr. Beltroy specializes in pediatric gastroenterology for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Department of Medicine. He primarily sees patients in Tampa and Lakeland. His clinical interests include eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation and abdominal pain. Dr. Beltroy earned his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. He trained in pediatrics and served as pediatric chief resident at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Beltroy then completed a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas in Texas. He is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Cornejo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Encopresis, and Hirschsprung Disease.

Devendra Mehta is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Lactose Intolerance, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Mcguire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Pothen Jacob is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Jacob is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonic Malakoplakia, and Gastrectomy.

Juan Munoz is a Gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Munoz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Adam Lessne is a Gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Lessne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Juan Blum is a Gastroenterologist in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Dr. Blum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Tenesmus, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Kaiser is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients in the gastroenterology office in Temple Terrace and the Outpatient Care Center in Lakeland. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. He completed his pediatric residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Morning Sickness, Rotor Syndrome, and Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.