Southeast Georgia Health System issued the following announcement on Sept. 23.
Southeast Georgia Health System is pleased to welcome board-certified gastroenterologist Ciel Harris, M.D., to Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Gastroenterology and the Brunswick Campus medical staff.
From a young age, Harris knew that she wanted to work in health care. “It was always my childhood dream to be a physician. It was only after I started my journey as a young adult when I realized that the practice of medicine included not only theory but compassion, patience and a sense of altruism; qualities of which I hope to convey in my daily clinical practice and life,” says Harris.
After earning a medical degree from the University of the West Indies, Harris completed an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Florida, College of Medicine in Jacksonville. She also completed an observership of gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
“Gastroenterology was the only topic that held my interest throughout my career. The blend of anatomy, physiology, basic pathology and procedures make it the most compelling,” Harris shares. “Patient-centered care is one of the most impactful methods I utilize. It takes into account each patient’s values, goals and preferences to make educated management decisions together, all while strengthening the doctor-patient relationship.”
Practicing general gastroenterology, Harris will primarily treat patients for abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bloating, hemorrhoids, colorectal cancer screening, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diseases of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, swallowing disorder and ulcerative colitis.
Originally from the Caribbean island of Barbados, Harris shares that she “came to the United States for medical training and stayed because of the advantages of having the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques to advance my career and provide the best patient care possible.” To learn more, visit sghs.org/gastro or 912-466-4200 to schedule an appointment.
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Source: Southeast Georgia Health System
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