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Paul Burrows, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division, formerly known as The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley dedicated to the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. At the practice’s locations in Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, and Highland, New York, Dr. Burrows offers his expertise in performing colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopy (EGD) procedures. 

Dr. Burrows received his medical degree at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico and then completed his residency at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He then continued his training in gastroenterology at Faulkner Hospital, affiliated with Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Burrows specializes in treating colon cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, food intolerances, Celiac disease, peptic ulcer disease, diarrhea, and constipation. He is fluent in Spanish as well.

He has admitting privileges at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Hudson Valley Endoscopy Center in Fishkill, New York.

Paul Burrows, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Northern Medical Group Gastroenterology Division, formerly known as The Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley dedicated to the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. At the practice’s locations in Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, and Highland, New York, Dr. Burrows offers his expertise in performing colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopy (EGD) procedures. 

Dr. Burrows received his medical degree at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico and then completed his residency at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He then continued his training in gastroenterology at Faulkner Hospital, affiliated with Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Burrows specializes in treating colon cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, food intolerances, Celiac disease, peptic ulcer disease, diarrhea, and constipation. He is fluent in Spanish as well.

He has admitting privileges at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York, and Hudson Valley Endoscopy Center in Fishkill, New York.

Patient's have taught me that when they experience gastrointestinal issues it affects EVERYTHING in their life. Issues can range from being uncomfortable to severe difficulties related to digestion.   My passion is bringing healing to people . I work to find the cause of your symptoms and provide a treatment plan based on your personal needs. Taking care of people is just a natural part of my life and it ultimately contributes to my purpose!  I pride myself on providing results oriented  care for relief of your symptoms.  My "micro-office" allows the one-on-one focus  to partner with you on your health.  I provide a greater understanding of your body and bodily functions.  I help to decipher  confusing , complicated issues. I am happy to partner with you to improved health.

Robert Narvaez, MD, MBA, is an experienced gastroenterologist at Digestive & Liver Disease Center of San Antonio PLLC, a digestive health care center. As one of the top colon cancer specialists in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Narvaez believes his training was an invaluable foundation for his expertise as a gastroenterologist. But above all, he believes in the importance of taking time to focus on each patient and who they are outside of their condition.

Medical excellence is the foundation of Digestive & Liver Disease Center of San Antonio PLLC. Dr. Narvaez provides patients with the most advanced diagnostic methods available for a wide range of conditions such as colorectal cancer, liver disease, gallbladder problems, heartburn, and more. As a digestive specialist, Dr. Narvaez consistently receives referrals from other doctors who respect his knowledge and expertise. In fact, doctors don’t just recommend their patients and family members to Dr. Narvaez, they go to him as well.

Dr. Narvaez earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, graduating cum laude. He obtained his Master of Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University, also in San Antonio. He pursued his medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, before completing his residency in internal medicine there. Afterward, he completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, Texas. 

Prior to Digestive & Liver Disease Center of San Antonio PLLC, Dr. Narvaez served as the former chief of the gastroenterology clinic at Robert L. Thompson Regional Hospital – Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas. He was also the president of the United Surgeons of San Antonio. Dr. Narvaez also established Home Technology Health Care, Inc., a corporation to deliver and manage parenteral and enteral nutrition for patients with digestive disorders.

Dr. Narvaez enjoys sharing his expertise with other respected leaders in his field and remains active in many professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology, American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, American Telemedicine Association, Texas Medical Association, and Bexar County Medical Society.

Outside of work, Dr. Narvaez is passionate about giving back to the community. He is involved with many churches in San Antonio and contributes to charities for teenage mothers, homeless shelters, and various women’s organizations. In his free time, he enjoys weight lifting, fishing, and hunting.

Dr. Blair Lewis is a well-respected and experienced New York City gastroenterologist providing care for all sorts of gastrointestinal diseases and conditions at his private practice on Manhattan's Upper East Side. As a board-certified gastroenterologist with more than 72 scientific papers, 25 book chapters and three books to his credit, Dr. Lewis is skilled in a wide array of procedures and treatments aimed at diagnosing and treating GI issues, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy and colon cancer screening, as well as the care and management of diseases and conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), colonic polyps and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He is considered to be one of the world's leading experts in endoscopy and is widely considered to be the “father” of the capsule endoscopy technique, having served as the primary investigator of several early clinical trials.

Dr. Lewis received his M.D. From Albert Einstein College of Medicine, performing his residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center and a fellowship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Lewis holds a faculty appointment at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a clinical professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Named one of New York City's 100 best doctors, Dr. Lewis has been featured on CNN, NBC and CBS Nightly Newscasts, ABC’s 20/20, and NBC’s The Today Show.

Dr. Lewis also chaired the annual International Conference of Capsule Endoscopy, and he is past president of the New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the New York Academy of Gastroenterology. He teaches courses in capsule endoscopy nationally and internationally.

Committed to providing each patient with the information he or she needs to make educated, informed treatment decisions, Dr. Lewis offers one-on-one gastroenterology consultations to provide information about care, answer questions and address concerns. Each plan of treatment is carefully developed, taking multiple factors into account to ensure the best possible outcome based on every patient's unique medical needs and overall health.

Dr. Lewis welcomes new patients, and his practice accepts most major forms of medical insurance.

Dr Ahmad Farooq is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. He did his post-doctoral research fellowship at Yale University. He finished internal medicine training at SUNY-CHS Buffalo, where he served as chief resident. He did his gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at Duke University; followed by NIH T32 fellowship at Duke University. He has numerous publications published in leading journals such as Gastroenterology and American Journal of Physiology. Dr Farooq is board certified in internal medicine and board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr Farooq believes in providing personalized care tailored to individual personal needs. His practice philosophy centers on a good physician and patient relationship which is vital to improving long-term quality outcomes and care. Dr. Farooq treats patients 18 years of age and older. Dr Farooq serves as clinical assistant professor at University of Texas Medical Branch and adjunct assistant professor at Duke University

Moushumi Sanghavi, MD, is board certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. At Gastroenterology on Gramercy Park in New York City, she treats all aspects of gastrointestinal and liver disease, but she has a special interest in irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. She is also a partner of East Side Endoscopy, a nearby state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center. Dr. Sanghavi is one of a few female gastroenterologists in New York City, and she has considerable experience treating diseases predominantly affecting women. She performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures and noninvasively treats internal hemorrhoids with infrared coagulation and endoscopic banding. Dr. Sanghavi received her bachelor of arts degree from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. She attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She went on to complete her fellowship in gastroenterology training at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She is affiliated with Mt. Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. Dr. Sanghavi speaks English and Spanish.

Meet Dr. Ascunce

Gil I. Ascunce, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist in New York City who treats patients from his main office in Manhattan on Madison Avenue, as well as in several non-profit community healthcare centers throughout the city. Dr. Ascunce has expertise in a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders and conditions including acid reflux, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. He also has special expertise in pancreatic diseases, removing large polyps, and Barrett's esophagus. He was born in Virginia to Cuban and Spanish immigrants, and he has native fluency in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Ascunce completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. At Georgetown, he excelled in academics and was also a decorated varsity athlete for the Hoyas’ Big East championship soccer team. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Ascunce went on to earn a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics and then also earned his medical degree at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors.

Dr. Ascunce then moved to New York for a residency in Internal Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan. After residency, he continued his medical education and completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in South Florida. While training in gastroenterology, Dr. Ascunce developed a special interest in advanced endoscopic procedures. Finally, he returned to New York for an additional year of specialized training with an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan. While he was once a full-time interventional endoscopist and in academic practice, his current practice emphasis is to treat and educate his patients and their community for all gastrointestinal diseases.

Dr. Ascunce is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and he teaches medical residents and gastroenterologists-in-training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Ascunce has engaged in various research projects including basic science research, clinical pharmacology, and clinical research. He has published papers in several major gastroenterology journals and he has presented his research at several national conferences.

Dr. Jeffrey M. Loria has been practicing leading-edge gastroenterology and internal medicine for over two decades. Conveniently located on New York City’s Upper East Side, he provides comprehensive consultations with unparalleled attention to detail and each patient’s unique medical history, along with a full scope of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities. Dr. Loria performs upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, colon cancer screening, capsule endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and more. He routinely treats such conditions as acid reflux (GERD), abdominal pain, hemorrhoids, and irritable and inflammatory bowel disease. He is passionate about colon cancer screening.

All endoscopic procedures are performed at Carnegie Hill Endoscopy, a 15,000-square foot state-of-the-art facility located on Lexington Avenue between 97th and 98th street. 

In addition to his extensive knowledge and superb technical skill, Dr. Loria is most appreciated by patients for always taking the time to thoroughly answer their questions and explain diagnoses and treatment options in easy-to-understand language.

A graduate of Emory University and New York Medical College, Dr. Loria currently serves as a clinical instructor at the NYU School of Medicine and is an active attending physician at NYU Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology. 

Abhinandan Raj, MD, founded Denton Digestive Institute, located in Denton, Texas. The practice is dedicated to providing a patient-centric gastroenterology service to treat a wide variety of digestive diseases. Digestive issues affect almost everyone, and he provides compassionate and proficient care with his advanced knowledge. He is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 

Dr. Raj has been in private gastroenterology practice since 2004. He leverages his extensive experience in gastroenterology to treat patients with even the most complex digestive issues with comprehensive, personalized, and evidence-based care. His approaches include consultation, lab and imaging studies, endoscopic evaluation and therapy, pharmacologic approaches, surgical referrals as required, and more. He is proficient in basic and advanced gastroenterology procedures, including Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy (EGD), Biliary endoscopy (ERCP), Capsule endoscopy, RFA treatment of Barrett's esophagus, and more. Dr. Raj sees patients 12 years of age and older.

Dr. Raj's journey began at prestigious Bangalore Medical College in India, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) before earning his Doctor of Medicine (MD) postgraduate residency degree at prestigious King George's Medical College in Lucknow, India. He then moved to the United States to complete another residency in internal medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois, where he also served as acting chief resident. Dr. Raj went on to complete a year of hepatology fellowship followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at Loyola University in Chicago, where he also served as a chief fellow. 

Dr. Raj has published over 40 gastroenterology and hepatology publications in major medical journals and textbooks and has received a number of awards. He has experience in hospital leadership committees to improve patient care quality and outcomes. 

Most importantly, Dr. Raj cares about YOU! He is committed to providing the highest possible standard of care to alleviate, heal or cure your disease. Dr. Raj is dedicated to helping this community to be healthy and vibrant.

About Jonathan Pourmorady, MD

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Jonathan Pourmorady, MD, is a renowned and distinguished internist and gastroenterologist, serving patients at Gastro90210. At his office locations in the neighborhood of Los Angeles and Garden Grove, California, Dr. Pourmorady takes an evidence-based, holistic approach to patient care. 

Dr. Pourmorady graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with Summa Cum Laude honors. He then went on to pursue his medical degree from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.

Dr. Pourmorady completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Following residency, he completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology from the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Pourmorady is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and California Rehabilitation Institute.

At Gastro90210, patients can expect comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea. Dr. Pourmorady is also vastly skilled in colonoscopy, endoscopy, and colon cancer screening. 

Dr. Pourmorady is multilingual and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi. Due to this quality, he is able to cater to patients across various cultural backgrounds, tailoring the best treatment plans and helping them lead better lives.

To take control of your gastrointestinal health, call Gastro90210 today or request an appointment online.

About Jonathan Pourmorady, MD

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Jonathan Pourmorady, MD, is a renowned and distinguished internist and gastroenterologist, serving patients at Gastro90210. At his office locations in the neighborhood of Los Angeles and Garden Grove, California, Dr. Pourmorady takes an evidence-based, holistic approach to patient care. 

Dr. Pourmorady graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with Summa Cum Laude honors. He then went on to pursue his medical degree from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.

Dr. Pourmorady completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Following residency, he completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology from the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Pourmorady is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and California Rehabilitation Institute.

At Gastro90210, patients can expect comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea. Dr. Pourmorady is also vastly skilled in colonoscopy, endoscopy, and colon cancer screening. 

Dr. Pourmorady is multilingual and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi. Due to this quality, he is able to cater to patients across various cultural backgrounds, tailoring the best treatment plans and helping them lead better lives.

To take control of your gastrointestinal health, call Gastro90210 today or request an appointment online.

I have been practicing in this area since 1986 and have seen the many positive advances in delivering high quality , efficient care. There are challenges in delivering this care due to the bureaucracy in obtaining authorization for medication, testing and procedures but this should not deter us from our goal. I welcome questions as I believe that the more information you have about your health the better decisions we can make together.