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George Nassar, MD |Gastroenterologist

George Nassar

Dr. George Nassar, M.D. is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Dr. Nassar graduated from the Universite Libanaise, Beirut in 1997 and finished his residency at Staten Island University Hospital, New York and fellowship at SUNY Downstate Brooklyn, New York in 2006. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

In addition to general gastroenterology, Dr. Nassar’s main clinical focus is on advanced and interventional endoscopy, including diagnosing and treating pancreaticobiliary diseases and gastrointestinal malignancies.

Besides colonoscopies and upper endoscopies, Dr. Nassar performs the following procedures:

  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine needle aspiration (FNA) and fine needle biopsy (FNB)
  • ERCP (with stones extraction, placement of biliary and pancreatic stents)
  • Drainage of pancreatic fluid collections/pseudocysts
  • Endoscopic pancreatic necrosectomy/debridement of pancreas necrosis
  • Endoscopic banding of hemorrhoids
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
  • Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) involving endoscopic removal of large polyps and early gastrointestinal tumors.

Language(s) spoken: English, Arabic, French

Certifications
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE): steps I, II, and III
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine, 2002
  • Board Certified in Gastroenterology, 2006, 2016
Licensures
Florida
North Dakota
Curriculum Vitae

1991-1997
Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences
Beirut, Lebanon

1997 – 1999
General Surgery
Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences

1999 – 2002
Residency in Internal Medicine
Staten Island University Hospital, New York

2002 – 2003
Chief Resident Internal Medicine / Primary Care
Staten Island University Hospital, New York

2003-2006
Fellowship Gastroenterology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York

Publications

*Esophagitis dissecans superficialis associated with celiac disease. Journal: GIE journal.

George Hage-Nassar, MD, Heidrun Rotterdam, MD, Dale Frank, MD, Peter H.R. Green, MD

Department of Surgical Pathology and Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York

 

* Serum Albumin Predicts Renal Dysfunction in Chronic Liver Disease: Journal: Current trends in Gastroenterolgoy and hepatology.

George Hage-Nassar1, Ahmed Shady1*, Monnie McGee2 and Nora V Bergasa

1 New York Medical college, USA 2 Southern University, Dallas,Texas, USA

 

* Primary Submucosal Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Rectum Diagnosed by Endoscopic Ultrasound: Case Report and Literature Review

George Hage-Nassar, M. Najeeb Al Hallak, and Anas Mouchli

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Location(s)

HCA Memorial Office

3627 University Blvd., S., Ste. 705 Jacksonville, 32216

Office: 904.398.7205

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Southside Office

4800 Belfort Rd., 2nd/3rd Floor Jacksonville, 32256

Office: 904.398.7205
Fax: 904.396.4047

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Testimonials

Stars
I had a great experience with Borland Groover. I was nervous for my endoscopy and the staff made sure it was a great experience. They are efficient and caring. The front desk staff, nurses, anesthesia, and the doctor went above and beyond to make sure I had everything explained to me and that I was very comfortable. There was also hardly any wait for the procedure and the check in, pre-op, and post-op process was flawless.
Kara G.
Stars
Everyone from the entrance to the procedure and back were super friendly, patient, thorough and took the time to explain everything. Great team of professionals. It put my mind at ease as a patient. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a GI doctor. They are the go to for all things GI.
Bonnie F.
Stars
Everyone was so friendly! They welcomed me upon arrival, and were very polite. My doctor took the time to answer all my questions, and I didn't feel rushed during my visit. The facility is clean and bright, which helped me feel more at ease.
Judith L.
Stars
I was able to get an appointment on short notice. Every single person from the front desk staff right on through the doctor and nurses were super friendly and listened to what I was saying. First visit and off to a good start:)
Sharita P.