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Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in Gainesville, FL

8 verified gastroenterologists in Gainesville, Florida accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Pancreaticobiliary, Transplant Hepatology, and Motility & Functional GI. Common hospital affiliations include HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, Shands Teaching Hospital at the University of Florida, and UF Health Shands Hospital.

Charles Sninsky

Charles Sninsky, MD

Professor of Medicine; Chief of Gastroenterology, Shands Teaching Hospital at the University of Florida and Gainesville VA Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Virginia Clark

Virginia Clark, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine; Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Manuel Amaris

Manuel Amaris, M.D

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine & Program Director, Motility Program, University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Peter Draganov

Peter Draganov, MD

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Hepatology (GI)
Aleksey Novikov

Aleksey Novikov, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Tiffany Chua

Tiffany Chua, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Florida Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Nakechand Pooran

Nakechand Pooran, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine & Gastroenterology Section Chief, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Media Ismael

Media Ismael, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Gainesville, FL10+ years
Clinical Hepatology

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Pancreaticobiliary, Transplant Hepatology, and Motility & Functional GI. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these gastroenterologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.
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