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FGS Board of Directors
The FGS leadership consist of physicians who specialize in gastroenterology. These individuals are experts in their fields within the state of Florida. The FGS leadership works consistently to provide direction and purpose for the association in order to provide the highest value to the members.
Special Committees
Education Committee:
Jodie Barkin, MD
Peter Draganov, MD
Tolga Erim, MD
Ali Lankarani, MD
Joel Richter, MD
Federal Advocacy Committee:
James, DeGerome, MD
Deepinder Goyal, MD, MSCR
Siddharth Mathur, MD
Alison Schneider, MD
Jose Nieto, DO
Public Awareness Committee:
Ashley Canipe, MD
Gerardo Lanes, MD
Charlene LePane, DO
State Advocacy Committee:
David Becker, MD
Joseph Cody, MD
Francis Farraye, MD
Vikram Gopal, MD
William Palmer, MD
Jen Seminerio, MD
Membership Committee:
Soojang Chae, MD
Dennis Collins, MD
Vanessa Mendez, MD
Pushpak Taunk, MD
The Florida Gastroenterologic Society was originally conceived in 1965 by James L. Borland, M.D., a well respected Gastroenterologist who practiced in Jacksonville, Florida.