About James S. Leavitt, MD, FACG
Dr. James Leavitt is the Director of Clinical Quality and Outcomes for Gastro Health, working as the physician lead for the purposes of improved patient outcomes and research. Over his many years of service to the organization, he has held the titles of President and Chief Clinical Officer. As a founding physician of Gastro Health, Dr. Leavitt has been instrumental in growing the organization from the original four physician practice to the current multistate gastrointestinal platform. He has been in private practice in Miami since 1980.
Conditions & Procedures
- Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux & GERD
- Anal Fissures
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease
- Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
- Colitis
- Colon Diseases & Polyps
- Constipation
- Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Disease
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- H. Pylori
- Hepatitis
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Pancreatic Disease & Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Small Intestinal Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
- Capsule Endoscopy (Pill Cam)
- Colonoscopy (Screening & Diagnostic)
- EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
- ERCP & Stents
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal pH Testing (Bravo)
- Esophageal pH Testing (Breath Test)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- IV Therapy
- Liver Biopsies
- Nutritional Counseling
- PEG Placement
Office Locations
Primary Location
Procedure Locations
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Education
Medical
Residency
Fellowship
Professional Highlights
Certifications
Board Certified, Gastroenterology
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Awards & Recognitions
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor – 2023
- He has twice been named by Becker’s ASC Review to their “Top 100 Gastroenterologists” list
- Dr. Leavitt was the 2021 ASGE President's Award Recipient
- He was featured on Becker's Healthcare 92 Great Gastroenterologists to Know
- Dr. Leavitt was named one of 10 GI Power Players by Becker's Healthcare
Professional Memberships
- Past president and current member of the Florida Gastroenterology Society
- Member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and has served on the practice management committee
- Member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and has served on the practice management committee
- Served as two-term South Florida Governor for the ACG
In the News
- Dr. Leavitt spoke with Becker's Healthcare about How gastroenterologists can stay independent.
- Dr. Leavitt was a medical expert for Prevention Magazine about 7 Abdominal Migraine Symptoms and Common Triggers
- Dr. Leavitt spoke with Becker's Healthcare about What will gastroenterology look like in 10 years?
- Dr. Leavitt was the guest speaker on "The Scope with Dr. K" podcast to discuss private equity.
- Dr. Leavitt was quoted regarding Biomerica's inFoods IBS test being available at Gastro Health Galloway.
- Dr. Leavitt spoke with Becker's Healthcare to discuss what the future holds for private practice.
- Dr. Leavitt shared his insights with Scope Forward about his view of the future of private practice.