About James S. Leavitt, MD, FACG
Please Note: Our address has changed as of July 26, 2021.
Dr. James Leavitt is the President and Chief Clinical Officer for Gastro Health. He has been in private practice in Miami since 1980. 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.
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
Having a procedure? It may not always be in the same location where you consulted with your doctor. Check with your doctor to make sure you’re headed to the right place.
Education
Medical
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Residency
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital GME
Fellowship
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital GME
Professional Highlights
Certifications
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Awards & Recognitions
- Twice been named by Becker’s ASC Review to their “Top 100 Gastroenterologists” list
- 2021 ASGE President's Award Recipient
- Becker's 92 Great Gastroenterologists to Know
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