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Physicians on Staff

The Endoscopy Center's physicians are Board Certified Gastroenterologists. This means that they have demonstrated competance in the clinical care of patients and have passed the certifying examination in Gastroenterology. The Endoscopy Center supports the American Board of Internal Medicine in its mission to improve the quality of medical care by developing superior standards. All physicians have also received certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

David R. Raines, Jr., M.D.
  • Born: Thomas, West Virginia
  • Bachelor Degree: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
  • Medical Degree: Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
  • Internship and Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
  • Interests: Fishing and spending time in New Orleans

 

Dr. Raines


Robert L. Seegers, M.D.
  • Born: Columbia, Louisiana
  • Bachelor Degree:  Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
  • Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
  • Internship and Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship:  University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
  • Interests: Reading, playing golf and traveling

 

Dr. Seegers


Gregory A. Boyce, M.D.
  • Born: San Antonio, Texas
  • Bachelor Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
  • Medical Degree: University of South Florida College of Medicine,
    Tampa, FL
  • Internship and Residency: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
  • Interests: Outdoor sports and gardening

 

Dr. Boyce


Raj Bhandari, M.D.
  • Born: Montreal, Canada
  • Bachelor Degree: University of Ottawa, Canada
  • Medical Degree: University of Ottawa Medical School, Ottawa, Canada
  • Internship and Residency: Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Bronx, NY
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship: Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY
  • Interests: Golfing, nutrition and clinical research

 

Dr. Bhandari


H. Hill Hinkle, M.D.
  • Born: Monroe, Louisiana
  • Bachelor Degree: LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
  • Medical Degree: LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, LA
  • Internship and Residency: LSU Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA
  • Interests: Avid golfer and Numismatist

 

Dr. Bhandari


John S. Smiarowski, M.D.
  • Born: Northampton, Massachusetts
  • Bachelor Degree: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
  • Medical Degree: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Internship and Residency: Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship: Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Interests: Reading, hunting and traveling

 

Dr. Bhandari