Overview
Yamen Smadi, MD, graduated from Damascus University in Syria and completed his pediatric residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Mich., in 2008. After finishing his residency, he spent four years at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., as chief of the pediatric hospitalist section and helped to establish the residency program at the University of South Dakota where he served as a core faculty member. He finished his pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition fellowship at the University of Florida pediatric fellowship program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in 2015. Dr. Smadi currently serves as a staff physician and director of the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic at the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition. Dr. Smadi has research interest in Eosinophilic Esophagitis and he is currently working on developing a non-invasive method to diagnose and monitor the disease. Dr. Smadi is an active member of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and American Society of Gastroentestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).
Dr. Smadi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.
Dr. Smadi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Smadi is currently accepting new patients.
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60 W. Gore St., Orlando, FL 32806
9679 Lake Nona Village Pl., Suite 105, Orlando, FL 32827
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Nemours Children's Hospital
James Franciosi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Franciosi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Lactose Intolerance, and Malnutrition. Dr. Franciosi is currently accepting new patients.
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children Center For Digestive Health And Nutrition - Spring Lake
Shaista Safder, MD, is a graduate of the Deccan College of Medical Science in India. She completed her pediatric residency training at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where she also served as chief resident. During her residency, she was awarded membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.Dr. Safder has been with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition since 2009 and currently serves as director of the Motility Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and leads the Healthy Lifestyles Program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.Dr. Safder’s interest includes motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, allergic gastro enteropathies, defecation disorders, obesity medicine and medical education. Dr. Safder is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type. Dr. Safder is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Safder is currently accepting new patients.
Pediatric Gastroenterology Of Orlando
Regino Gonzalez-Peralta is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez-Peralta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Wilson Disease, Cholestasis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Gonzalez-Peralta is board certified in American Board Of Peds-Ped Transplant Hepatology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Gonzalez-Peralta is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yamen Smadi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yamen Smadi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yamen Smadi by calling their office at 321-841-3338. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yamen Smadi a top-rated expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yamen Smadi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Yamen Smadi specialize in?
While Dr. Yamen Smadi is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Yamen Smadi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yamen Smadi has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eosinophilic Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. Yamen Smadi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yamen Smadi accept my insurance?
Dr. Yamen Smadi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-3338 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Smadi isDistinguished. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Smadi isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Advanced
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Smadi isAdvanced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Smadi isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EnteropathyDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
- GastritisDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in InfantsDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- ProctitisDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Smadi isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.