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. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Esophageal Varices, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Erik Folch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Folch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Shimizu is the director of PICC services, an acute care and trauma surgeon and a surgical intensivist in the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Prior to her current role, Dr. Shimizu was an associate surgeon in the Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California and her medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. She completed her general surgery residency and a surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of California. She completed an acute care and surgical critical care fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Shimizu’s work in the PICC program has included creating and implementing clinical protocols and superior standards of care. Her research interests focus on the clinical outcomes for trauma patients and is heavily involved with residency wellness and professional development programs. Dr. Shimizu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Riviello is the medical director of the metabolic support service and an associate surgeon with the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also the chair of the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda and the Kletjian Distinguished Chair in Global Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Riviello received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, his master’s degree from the Harvard School of Public Health and his medical degree from the University of California. He completed his general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University. He completed the Fulbright International Fellowship in Global Surgery at Centro Evangelico de Medicina do Lubango in Angola and a research fellowship in global surgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Surgery and Public Health. He completed an acute care and burn surgery fellowship, as well as an anesthesia critical care medicine fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Riviello’s current research focuses on delivering safe, effective, equitable and patient-centered care to vulnerable populations around the world. He has more than 80 peer-reviewed publications in the field of global surgery. Dr. Riviello has developed innovative platforms for surgical care delivery and curriculums to maximize surgeon effectiveness in resource-limited communities. Dr. Riviello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Salim is chief of the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he leads a team of trauma specialist providing expert, multidisciplinary care for thousands of trauma and burn patients each year.  Prior to joining the Brigham, Dr. Salim was an attending physician and program director of the general surgery residency educational program and director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.  He earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University, a master's degree from Columbia University and his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Salim completed his general surgery internship and residency, as well as his fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.  His clinical interests have focused on the care of the acutely ill trauma, emergency surgery and intensive care unit patient. Dr. Salim's clinical research is focused on the care and outcomes of trauma patients, improving the physiology of organ donors and improving the rate of organ donation. He has authored or co-authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications. His most recent research as principal investigator, funded by the National Institutes of Health, has focused on racial disparities in organ donation, specifically among Hispanic Americans in Southern California. Other aspects of his research include identifying and quantifying the long-term physical, emotion and psychosocial effects following moderate to severe traumatic injuries. Dr. Salim also serves as the co-medical director of the Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation. Dr. Salim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Appendicitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

Rachel Rosen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rosen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Rosen is currently accepting new patients.

Adnan Majid is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Majid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchomalacia, Pleural Effusion, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Sunil Sheth is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Scharukh Jalisi is an Otolaryngologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jalisi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Marvin Ryou is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Ryou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Magdy Selim is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Selim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Vasileios-arsenios Lioutas is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lioutas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Sandeep Kumar is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Peter Lacamera is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Lacamera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lacamera is currently accepting new patients.

Kristen Babinski is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Babinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stroke, Migraine, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babinski is currently accepting new patients.

Leandro Leite is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Leite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Nitzschke is an associate surgeon in the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is the program director for the general surgery residency program in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Nitzschke completed her bachelor’s degree at Saint Mary’s College at Notre Dame, her master’s degree at MCP Hahnemann University and her medical degree at Loyola University Strict School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, where she was the administrative chief resident. She completed a burn surgery fellowship at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and a trauma and critical care fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, she was the medical director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Burn Center. Dr. Nitzschke’s current research is focused on the acute resuscitation needs of patients with shock. She has been involved in various research endeavors such as the evaluation of the triage process for elderly trauma patients and the care of patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections. Dr. Nitzschke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD, directs the Brigham Critical Care Monitoring Program and is the Clinical Director of the Epilepsy Division. He graduated from Harvard College and obtained his medical and doctorate degrees at McGill University and the Montreal Neurological Institute before completing the Partners Neurology Residency and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at BWH. Dr. Lee’s areas of clinical expertise and research interests include critical care EEG, status epilepticus, cardiac arrest prognostication, brain tumor associated seizures, sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and the medical management of epilepsy. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Raykar is an associate surgeon in the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Raykar completed his general surgery residency at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he served as chief resident for Education. He completed a Paul Farmer Global Surgery Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School, where he served as chief fellow from 2015-2016, and a trauma, critical care, acute care and global health surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He received his bachelor’s and medical degrees from Rutgers University and his MPH from Harvard University.Dr. Raykar’s research interests lie at the intersection of global public health and surgery, particularly on issues of blood transfusion and trauma systems in low-resource settings. He was a lead author for the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery and led the commission’s initial implementation efforts. He serves as fellowship director for the Harvard Medical School Program in Global Surgery and Social Change and is a faculty member of the Brigham and Women’s Center for Surgery and Public Health. Dr. Raykar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Sonderman completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she went on to receive her medical degree. She holds an MPH from the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health. She completed her general surgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a Paul Farmer Global Surgery Fellowship from the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at Harvard Medical School. She was also an Arthur Tracy Cabot research fellow at the Center for Surgery and Public Health at the Brigham. She completed a trauma and surgical critical care fellowship at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center of the University of Maryland.Dr. Sonderman’s research interests include surgical capacity building in low income countries through national surgical planning, surgical education and training. Additionally, she has interests in trauma education and resident development. Dr. Madenci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Gastrostomy.