Patient Interviews
What are patients saying about the care of the gastroenterologists, nurses and staff at Borland-Groover Clinic?
Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention (SGI) Dr. Lankarani Medical Research for GERD
Dr. Lankarani represented Borland Groover Clinic during this year’s 10th annual anniversary meeting of the Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention (SGI) at Seoul (http://www.sgiw.org) to present current research information. Borland Groover clinic was among the other world leaders in the field of gastroenterology such as Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, UCLA Medical Center, Virginia Mason, University of North Carolina, M.D.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, also known as spastic colon, causes constipation, diarrhea or alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea, in association with abdominal pain. This is a very common disorder that affects millions of people. While it more commonly occurs in adults, it can also affect children.
Allergies
Our allergy testing and treatments are designed to get you feeling better as soon as possible, with same-day allergy testing to quickly understand what’s causing your discomfort. Once your allergy testing is completed, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan for your allergies.
We are located in Orange Park and in the Bartram Park area of Jacksonville. You can have your allergy shots administered at either location.
Heartburn
Most people are familiar with the feeling - that burning sensation creeping up underneath your breastbone. It’s heartburn and, unfortunately, minor and occasional occurrences are a part of life for many Americans.
However, if heartburn is a regular occurrence for you, it’s time to get checked out.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease affects 1.4 million Americans, with the onset of symptoms appearing between ages 15-80. While research has not found an exact cause of IBD, it is thought to result from a combination of genetics, environmental factors and abnormal mucosal immune response.
Colon Cancer
In most cases, cancer cells don’t develop from normal colon cells. Rather, normal cells develop abnormal changes and become small growths called polyps in the colon.
When polyps are detected early and removed, colon cancer is prevented. Early detection is key to prevention.
-->Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. It is also one of the most preventable – but only if it’s caught in time.
Barrett's Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the cells lining your lower esophagus become damaged, usually due to stomach acid exposure over a long period of time.
When you swallow, foods and liquids travel from your mouth through the esophagus to your stomach. At the end of the esophagus, there is a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter, which closes tightly to keep stomach contents from rising back up.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are caused by problems within the digestive tract, including the esophagus, liver, gallbladder, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, colon, appendix, small intestine and rectum. When left untreated, even those symptoms that may feel like minor irritations can quickly lead to more serious risks.
Nydia Sanchez
Nydia Sanchez ,
Dr. Sanchez is fluent in Spanish, and in the past has served on the faculty at the University of Florida at Shand’s Jacksonville. Dr. Sanchez served in the United States Navy where she was a Lt. Commander. Dr. Sanchez completed her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and her fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Florida in Jacksonville.