Karina Hooper, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant in Gastroenterology

Special Interests

Reflux disorders, GI motility disorders, Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, liver diseases, pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, diverticulitis, GI bleeding, hemorrhoids, IBS, colon cancer screening, colon polyps, constipation, diarrhea and other gastroenterology related disorders, management of acute care hospitalized patients.

College Education

  • BS University of Florida Gainesville, Florida, 2003 (Cum Laude)

Medical Education

  • BS Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2005

  • MMS Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2005

Professional Experience

  • Gastroenterology Specialists of Southwest Florida, PA (2005-present)

  • Gainesville Medical Specialists (2002-2003)

Teaching Experience

  • Nova Southeastern University (2007)

Certification

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Licensure

  • Florida

Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants

  • Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

Academic Appointments

  • Guest Lecturer at Nova Southeastern University

Presentations

  • 20