Gastroenterology

Led by Medical Director of Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Oncology Stephen Kucera, MD, the First Physicians Group Gastroenterology Practice offers expert care for Gastrointestinal disorders.

The practice’s growing team of experienced gastroenterologists offers evaluations of gastrointestinal symptoms, colon cancer screenings and coordinated care for a wide range of G.I. conditions, including but not limited to: 

  •       Barrett’s esophagus
  •       Celiac disease
  •       Chronic liver disease / Cirrhosis / Chronic hepatitis
  •       Diverticular disease
  •       Esophageal motility disorders (including achalasia)
  •       Gallstones / gallbladder disease
  •       Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  •       Gastroparesis
  •     G.I. cancers (including colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, liver and biliary cancers, and pancreatic cancer)
  •       Hemorrhoids
  •       Inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
  •       Irritable bowel syndrome
  •       Pancreatitis (acute and chronic)
  •       Benign Pancreaticobiliary disorders (including pancreatic cysts)
  •       Peptic ulcer disease

Our Team

Albert, Dustin M., MD

Chalifoux, Sara L., MD

Chun, Sooyun, MD

Cooney, William, MD

Koppala, Jahnavi, MD

Kucera, Stephen, MD

Radetic, Mark A., MD

Rodriguez, Benjamin, MD

Shah, Nihar, MD

Slater, Michael W., DO

Ange, Merica M., APRN

Barta, Andrew C., PA-C

Carrington, Paul, PA-C

Chanda, Shaazia, PA-C

Cunningham, Emily D., APRN

Dietz, Deborah J., APRN

Grisanti, Kimberly, APRN

McDonald, Jeffrey N., PA-C

Ogilbee, Danielle R., APRN

Piazzisi, Melissa M., APRN

Powers, Maria, APRN

Warner, India M., APRN

Locations

FPG Gastroenterology at Hillview

FPG Gastroenterology at Venice MOB

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