James S. Leavitt, MD, FACG

Dr. James Leavitt is the Director of Clinical Quality and Outcomes for Gastro Health, serving as the physician lead for improved patient outcomes and research initiatives. Throughout his extensive career with the organization, he has held the positions of President and Chief Clinical Officer. As a founding physician of Gastro Health, Dr. Leavitt played a pivotal role in expanding the organization from its initial four-physician practice to the current multi-state gastrointestinal platform. He has been in private practice in Miami since 1980.

Effective January 2025, Dr. Leavitt will transition his focus to research projects and his role as Director of Clinical Quality and Outcomes at Gastro Health and will no longer be seeing patients. His distinguished partners from his practice are well-equipped to continue managing your medical care.

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 is featured in a HealthCentral article about The Crohn's Disease Activity Index.
• 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.
• Dr. Leavitt commented in Becker's Healthcare about How Physicians Feel About Their Compensation.
• Dr. Leavitt spoke with Becker's Healthcare about The Obstacles in GI Migration from Hospital Outpatient Departments to ASCs. 
• Dr. Leavitt shared his thoughts with Becker's Healthcare in regards to Unlocking Gastroenterology Procedure Growth at ASCs.