NEWS & EVENTS

We’re pleased to share that 10 of our West Coast gastroenterologists are named Top Doctor by SRQ Magazine’s peer-reviewed selection process.

Patients can now receive ultrasound imaging services at Gastroenterology Center of Tampa Bay.

Dr. Siniakowicz provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal and liver diseases, and she has a particular interest in preventative medicine and timely screening.

Liver disease is becoming more and more common. October is Liver Awareness Month, so we spoke to Dr. David Schwimmer – one of our Sarasota gastroenterologists – about what symptoms may indicate damage to the liver. 

60,430 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2021 and about 48,220 people will die of the deadly disease. Willie Garson, an actor well known from his roles in Sex and the City and White Collar, is now included in this number.

Dr. Southerland and Dr. Schwimmer are merging with another FDHS physician, Dr. Loewe, and moving into a new office location close by.

“I think it will take years for us to fully realize the pandemic’s effect on cancer diagnoses, but for now we know that we’re seeing a higher proportion of individuals from the first wave of the pandemic presenting with colorectal cancer. Fortunately, outpatient surgery centers can offer a safe place for timely cancer screenings…”

Steve was nominated for an FDHS Patient Safety and Quality Award for his outstanding, patient-oriented service.

We’re thrilled to welcome two new gastroenterologists to our team! Dr. Kimberly Brizell and Dr. Vanessa Kuwajima will start seeing patients on Sept. 1, 2021. Both are accepting new patients.