Scientific Consultants

Professor of Medicine Dr. Rao is a Digestive Health Expert, and helped launch the Augusta University Digestive Health Center. He is one of a rare breed of academics who has excelled as an outstanding researcher, distinguished educator and as a Master Clinician. Dr. Rao’s research focuses on the pathophysiology and treatment of IBS, constipation and fecal incontinence and visceral pain, particularly esophageal chest pain.

Professor of Medicine VP of the American College of Gastroenterology and a past Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology; published over 500 articles and 6 books and monographs; received a variety of honors and awards from medical and gastroenterological societies and universities throughout the world.

Professor of Medicine Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Gastrenterologist in practice for more than 20 years, Dr Lembo’s area of work focuses on motility disorders, IBS, swallowing issues, endoscopy, colon cancer screening and GERD. Dr. Lembo collaborates with several hospitals in Boston including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is a member of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology).

Professor of Medicine Professor of Gastroenterology Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor. Research focus on the diagnosis & treatment of functional bowel disorders and H. pylori infection. He is a medical innovator and holds several patents. Former co-Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Gastroenterology and has authored more than 350 manuscripts.