Our faculty include renowned physician-educators, physician-scientists and researchers with knowledge and practical experience in virtually every sub-specialty of gastroenterology – from endoscopy to hepatology to neurogastroenterology and motility.
Kenneth J. Vega, M.D., FACP, AGAF
Professor & Division Chief Co-Director, Digestive Health Center
Dr. Vega is an expert in gastroesophageal reflux disease and ethnic/gender variations
in Barrett's esophagus. His clinical expertise includes treatment of all manifestations
of gastroesophageal reflux disease including Barrett's esophagus, esophageal motor
disorders, peptic ulcer disease, and colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. Dr. Vega's
research interests are focused on gastrointestinal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus,
esophageal stem cells, esophageal motility, and epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancers
along with ethnic/gender disparities in gastrointestinal diseases, treatment and outcome.
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Ahmad Alkaddour, MD
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director
Dr. Alkaddour is a compassionate gastroenterologist with special interests in general liver and gastroenterological diseases. He joined the faculty at Medical College of Georgia in 2022 as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology after completing his gastroenterology fellowship at the Medical College of Georiga in June of 2022.
Leonard Little, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor Chief, GI - Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
Dr. Little is a Gastroenterologist and also the Chief of GA at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. He joined the division of Gastroenterology in September, 2015. Dr. Little came to our division most recently from local private practice where he specialized in Gastroenterology since September, 2001.
Satish SC Rao, MD, PhD, FRCP, FACG, AGAF
Professor of Medicine
Satish Rao, MD, PhD, past-president of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. Rao is also the recipient of the three highest honors awarded by the American Gastroenterological Association, the world’s premier gastroenterology society. These include the Distinguished Clinician, Distinguished Educator and Master Researcher awards.
Amol Sharma, MD, MSA
Associate Professor
Amol Sharma, MD is a gastroenterologist with a specific clinical and research interest in Neurogastroenterology & GI Motility. He is a compassionate clinician focused on providing his patients with evidence based and patient-centered care.
Humberto Sifuentes, MD
Associate Professor Director, IBD Fellowship Program Director
Humberto Sifuentes, M.D. joined our section in July 2014 after completing his Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship with us at the Medical College of Georgia/ Augusta University. Dr. Sifuentes specializes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), GI Bleeding, Constipation and Gastroparesis.
Charles L. Spurr, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Charles L. Spurr, MD, brings a vast repository of knowledge and experience on the efficient management of common gastroenterological and hepatological problems in the community and on how to establish a GI practice. He serves full time at the local VA Hospital.
Subbaramiah Sridhar, MBBS, MPH, FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Glasg), FRCP (Lond), FRSS (Lond), FRCPC (Med & Gastro), FACP, FACG, FASGE, FASLM&S (USA), AGAF, FAAG, MAAG
Professor - Advanced Endoscopy
You’ll also benefit from the knowledge, expertise and wisdom of Subbaramiah Sridhar, MBBS, MPH. This internationally respected physician-educator serves as an examiner at the Royal College of Physicians in UK. Dr. Sridhar excels in advanced endoscopy, ERCP and EUS.
Viveksandeep Thoguluva Chandrasekar, MBBS
Assistant Professor - Advanced Endoscopy
Dr. Viveksandeep Thoguluva Chandrasekar earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College in Chennai, India. Upon graduation, he completed his Internal Medicine residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York and Gastroenterology & Hepatology fellowship at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He went on to pursue additional fellowship training in Interventional and Therapeutic Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. He joined the faculty at Medical College of Georgia in 2021 as Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Evangelos Tsipotis, MD
Assistant Professor
