Dr. Emely F. Eid, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Emely F. Eid, who serves patients in Jacksonville, Florida.

A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Eid is in practice at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ascension Florida St. Vincent's Southside Hospital is a full-service 309-bed hospital and ER with advanced specialty care services for physical and mental health. It offers advanced specialty care services and 24/7 emergency care. Their doctors and care teams deliver surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. They listen to quickly understand patients’ health needs and deliver care that is right for them.

Back in the early days of her academic career, Dr. Eid graduated with her medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in Lebanon in 2004. After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency in internal medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine in 2009, and her fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2012.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

Among her various accolades, Dr. Eid has been the recipient of the Patients' Choice Award (2020), On-Time Doctor Award (2020), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2020).

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