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Lynna Alnimer
Experienced in Colonoscopy

Dr. Lynna Alnimer

Gastroenterology
Banner Health
Banner - University Medicine Digestive Institute
1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Colonoscopy
Banner Health
Banner - University Medicine Digestive Institute
1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and spending quality time with my family. Whether it’s going for a walk, working out, or enjoying outdoor activities together, I value keeping a healthy and balanced lifestyle. I also love to travel and explore new places—it’s a great way to learn about different cultures and recharge.

Dr. Alnimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Colonoscopy.

Graduate Institution
Hashemite University Faculty Of Medicine, 2017
Residency
Ascension Providence Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2022
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AZ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Ascension Providence/MSUCHM, Gastroenterology, 2025
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Banner - University Medicine Digestive Institute
1441 North 12th Street, Floor 2, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Call: 602-521-5180

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alnimer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Colonoscopy

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


15 Total Publications

Agile 3+ and 4 Scores Accurately Predict Major Adverse Liver Outcomes, Liver Transplant, Progression of MELD Score, the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and Death in NAFLD.
Agile 3+ and 4 Scores Accurately Predict Major Adverse Liver Outcomes, Liver Transplant, Progression of MELD Score, the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and Death in NAFLD.
Journal: Digestive diseases and sciences
Published: May 18, 2024
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