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Ven Kottapalli, MD, CNSP, uses his extensive gastroenterology expertise to help each patient he sees. At GI Physicians Inc. in Lima, Ohio, his caring approach and decades of experience ensure patients get the treatment they need — and deserve. 

Dr. Kottapalli started his medical education at Guntur Medical College in India, where he earned his medical degree. Next, he completed residencies at both the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky and the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. 

With over two decades of experience specializing in gastrointestinal care and more than 55,000 procedures under his belt, Dr. Kottapalli is ready to diagnose and effectively treat a wide range of issues. He takes a conservative approach, ensuring his patients are never subjected to unnecessary procedures.     

Furthermore, he is dedicated to bringing his unparalleled compassionate care to his patients. In fact, he has been awarded the Vitals Patients' Choice Award for three consecutive years. 

Patients looking for a gastroenterological expert who provides them with personalized, effective care will find it with Dr. Kottapalli.

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John Vizuete, MD, MPH, in San Antonio, is an expert and board-certified gastroenterologist with a cutting-edge and innovative approach to the field.

Dr. Vizuete completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas in Austin and received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed a master’s degree in public health at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston.

Dr. Vizuete went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Texas Health Science Center. In 2018, he joined the Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio.

Dr. Vizuete is committed to providing his patients with individualized care and spends the time necessary to understand the root cause and effects of each symptom. He recognizes that gastrointestinal health is complex and that sometimes a symptom can either be part of a much larger condition or a complex spiritual and emotional issue.

He is devoted to building long-lasting relationships with his patients and always makes himself available to answer their questions. In fact, when you establish care with him, you’ll get Dr. Vizuete’s personal email address for quicker responses and more personal treatment.

Dr. Vizuete is excited about current trends in his field and always strives to offer top-of-the-line, innovative, and interdisciplinary treatment to all of his patients.

Bharat Dasani, MD, is a gastroenterologist at GI Endoscopy Practice. At the practice’s two locations in Riverdale and Parsippany, New Jersey, he is dedicated and takes pride in offering comprehensive solutions for all disorders of the gastrointestinal systems. He makes every effort to make invasive endoscopic procedures for patients as smooth and easy as possible. 

Dr. Dasani earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), and Master of Science from M.P. Shah Medical College in Jamnagar, India. He then completed further training in internal medicine and gastroenterology from Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Dr. Dasani is affiliated with several New Jersey hospitals, including Chilton Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, and St. Clare’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and is a member of the American College of Gastroenterologists, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, American Medical Association, and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Furthermore, he has authored numerous publications and licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York.

At GI Endoscopy Practice, Dr. Dasani is aware of each patient’s personal priorities and strives to serve their needs with compassion. His unique training and experience provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment methods for the highest quality of care. Although he focuses on concerns of the digestive tract, he also works with other physicians involved in each of his patients’ care to achieve the most optimal care results. 

GI Endoscopy Practice offers treatments for a variety of gastroenterological conditions, including colon polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, and ulcerative colitis. The team also provides colon cancer screenings and procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies.

To schedule an appointment at GI Endoscopy Practice, call the practice or request a consultation online today.

Bharat Dasani, MD, is a gastroenterologist at GI Endoscopy Practice. At the practice’s two locations in Riverdale and Parsippany, New Jersey, he is dedicated and takes pride in offering comprehensive solutions for all disorders of the gastrointestinal systems. He makes every effort to make invasive endoscopic procedures for patients as smooth and easy as possible. 

Dr. Dasani earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), and Master of Science from M.P. Shah Medical College in Jamnagar, India. He then completed further training in internal medicine and gastroenterology from Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

Dr. Dasani is affiliated with several New Jersey hospitals, including Chilton Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, and St. Clare’s Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and is a member of the American College of Gastroenterologists, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, American Medical Association, and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Furthermore, he has authored numerous publications and licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York.

At GI Endoscopy Practice, Dr. Dasani is aware of each patient’s personal priorities and strives to serve their needs with compassion. His unique training and experience provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment methods for the highest quality of care. Although he focuses on concerns of the digestive tract, he also works with other physicians involved in each of his patients’ care to achieve the most optimal care results. 

GI Endoscopy Practice offers treatments for a variety of gastroenterological conditions, including colon polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, and ulcerative colitis. The team also provides colon cancer screenings and procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies.

To schedule an appointment at GI Endoscopy Practice, call the practice or request a consultation online today.

Ilyas Memon, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants in The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Conroe, Texas. Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Memon focuses on his patients’ overall health and well-being, while utilizing the latest in medical technology and treatments.

Dr. Memon is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver disorders and digestive diseases such as colitis, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s also adept with endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and endoscopy.

After earning his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Memon remained in the city to serve as the house officer in medicine and general surgery at Civil Hospital Karachi.

Dr. Memon then relocated to the United States to complete his internship in internal medicine at State University of New York (SUNY) Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York.

He then completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon went on to do his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital (now Henry Ford Health System) in Detroit. 

Dr. Memon is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG). 

He’s also a professional member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).

Dr. Memon is fluent in English and Urdu. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and socializing with friends.

Ilyas Memon, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants in The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Conroe, Texas. Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Memon focuses on his patients’ overall health and well-being, while utilizing the latest in medical technology and treatments.

Dr. Memon is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver disorders and digestive diseases such as colitis, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s also adept with endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and endoscopy.

After earning his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Memon remained in the city to serve as the house officer in medicine and general surgery at Civil Hospital Karachi.

Dr. Memon then relocated to the United States to complete his internship in internal medicine at State University of New York (SUNY) Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York.

He then completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon went on to do his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital (now Henry Ford Health System) in Detroit. 

Dr. Memon is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG). 

He’s also a professional member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).

Dr. Memon is fluent in English and Urdu. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and socializing with friends.

Allison Harrington Sirakos, MD, is a skilled board certified gastroenterologist providing expert care in San Antonio, Texas, at the Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio. Dr. Sirakos manages all gastrointestinal disorders but has expertise in colon cancer screening , liver disease, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other disorders of the gut-brain interaction.

After earning her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Sirakos relocated to New York, completing her internal medicine residency at New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan.

Dr. Sirakos returned to Texas to finish her gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During her final year of training, she served as the chief of education. 

Dr. Sirakos is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and holds a license to practice medicine in Texas. 

When it comes to patient care, Dr. Sirakos takes an integrative approach, combining traditional medical care with innovative techniques and complementary therapies with the overall goal of improving quality of life.

Wake Endoscopy provides the same high-quality gastroenterology services as a hospital for a fraction of the cost.  

Our specialty  trained, board-certified gastroenterologists and hepatologists offer diagnostic and therapeutic care at their offices in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton/Smithfield, and Wilson, North Carolina. Each of our offices is equipped to serve all of our patient’s digestive needs. 

Our physicians take a team-based approach to managing acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions while incorporating standard-of-care, evidence-based, and cost-effective therapies to optimize treatment. The Wake Endoscopy team provides onsite colonoscopy, endoscopy, and small bowel capsule imaging. We work closely with local hospitals to provide all advanced GI procedures, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), manometry, pH probe testing, cryotherapy, and complex polypectomies that eliminate the need for surgery. 

Commonly treated GI conditions include colon cancer screening, reflux or heartburn, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gallbladder issues, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and much more. 

Wake Endoscopy is a North Carolina state-certified ambulatory surgery center and one of only a handful of endoscopy facilities approved by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).  

Our friendly staff includes physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to ensure our patients’ comfort and satisfaction. We accept numerous insurance plans, and Wake Endoscopy provides top-quality, cost-effective care with minimal wait times, and less paperwork.

Call the Wake Endoscopy office nearest you to schedule a consultation, or book an appointment online today. 

Wake Endoscopy provides the same high-quality gastroenterology services as a hospital for a fraction of the cost.  

Our specialty  trained, board-certified gastroenterologists and hepatologists offer diagnostic and therapeutic care at their offices in Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton/Smithfield, and Wilson, North Carolina. Each of our offices is equipped to serve all of our patient’s digestive needs. 

Our physicians take a team-based approach to managing acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions while incorporating standard-of-care, evidence-based, and cost-effective therapies to optimize treatment. The Wake Endoscopy team provides onsite colonoscopy, endoscopy, and small bowel capsule imaging. We work closely with local hospitals to provide all advanced GI procedures, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), manometry, pH probe testing, cryotherapy, and complex polypectomies that eliminate the need for surgery. 

Commonly treated GI conditions include colon cancer screening, reflux or heartburn, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, gallbladder issues, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and much more. 

Wake Endoscopy is a North Carolina state-certified ambulatory surgery center and one of only a handful of endoscopy facilities approved by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).  

Our friendly staff includes physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to ensure our patients’ comfort and satisfaction. We accept numerous insurance plans, and Wake Endoscopy provides top-quality, cost-effective care with minimal wait times, and less paperwork.

Call the Wake Endoscopy office nearest you to schedule a consultation, or book an appointment online today. 

Ilyas Memon, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants in The Woodlands, Magnolia, and Conroe, Texas. Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Memon focuses on his patients’ overall health and well-being, while utilizing the latest in medical technology and treatments.

Dr. Memon is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver disorders and digestive diseases such as colitis, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s also adept with endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and endoscopy.

After earning his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Memon remained in the city to serve as the house officer in medicine and general surgery at Civil Hospital Karachi.

Dr. Memon then relocated to the United States to complete his internship in internal medicine at State University of New York (SUNY) Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York.

He then completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon went on to do his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital (now Henry Ford Health System) in Detroit. 

Dr. Memon is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG). 

He’s also a professional member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).

Dr. Memon is fluent in English and Urdu. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and socializing with friends.

Krishna Rayapudi, MD DABOM, is an experienced Board-Certified Gastroenterologist. He also specializes in Obesity Medicine and is an American Board Of Obesity Medicine Diplomat. Dr. Rayapudi sees patients at Aliva Weight Loss in Hilliard Ohio, also serving residents in the greater Columbus area. He is a pioneer in minimally weight loss procedures in Ohio.

Dr. Rayapudi is an experienced Gastroenterologist who has worked in all settings, from big cities to rural environments, big group and small group practice, startup practice, and locum tenens.

He worked as a Gastroenterologist in 5 different states so far, in addition to training in Kansas and New York City. He provides honest and compassionate care to the Central Ohio Community and particularly to Columbus/Hilliard and Columbus, Ohio, at Aliva Weight Loss.

After earning his medical degree in 2002 from Guntur Medical College in India, Dr. Rayapudi completed his residency in Internal Medicine in 2009 at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine in New York and a Gastroenterology fellowship in 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Dr. Rayapudi was initially Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2009. He is also certified by American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) in 2013 and American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2023.

Dr. Rayapudi addresses challenging cases with a caring bedside manner. He is the CEO of Gastro Office and Hilliard Endo Center as well. The company and his personal motto are the same — Love and Service.

He loves dealing with every and any kind of patient and feels competent to handle a variety of obesity problems. His special interests include minimally invasive weight loss procedures.

Dr. Rayapudi is married with two beautiful children. He sees Elon Musk as a role model and is a fitness and longevity enthusiast. When he's not caring for patients at the Gastro Office, Dr. Rayapudi loves to explore Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Eric Ibegbu is an Endobariatric gastroenterologist with offices in Kinston and Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Ibegbu’s patients come from the entire state of North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., New York, Atlanta, Tennessee, Ohio and even from around the world, to enjoy the truly world-class experience at Atlantic Medical Group. He offers a wide range of services to patients at Atlantic Medical Group and AMGWEIGHTLOSS including Spatz 3 balloon, ORBERA balloon, Apollo Revise and Apollo ESG, and treatment for DIVERSE gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Ibegbu earned his medical degree from the university of Nigeria and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Florida Health Sciences center in Jacksonville, Florida. He also received advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP).

Throughout his career, Dr. Ibegbu has published extensively in the field of gastroenterology. His work is featured in several peer-reviewed journals, including World Journal of Gastroenterology and The American Journal of Gastroenterology. He has also been involved in the training of many other physicians across the country, and he serves as the speaker for several medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

He is an author, prolific writer and transformational speaker at national and international conferences on topics ranging from health and nutrition, the balance of life, developing medical businesses and entrepreneurs and wealth building to helping each person discover the answers to life’s most daunting questions: “who am I” and “why am I here”.
Helping you to reach your highest potential is Dr Ibegbu’s premier goal.

He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Gastroenterology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. In addition, he serves as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Gastroenterology Department of East Carolina University, and he’s been conferred the honor of Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopists and the American College of Gastroenterology.

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