Dr. Ihab Herraka, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Ihab Herraka, who serves patients in Spring Hill, Florida.

A board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in obesity medicine, Dr. Herraka is in practice at Digestive and Liver Center of Florida. He has a special interest in liver diseases.

Digestive and Liver Center of Florida is committed to improving patient health by providing premier gastroenterology care. Their team takes responsibility for improving patient outcomes and values collaboration and the spirit of learning. They use a variety of methods to continually measure the quality of their patient care to ensure that they are exceeding their own internal standards as well as state and national standards.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Herraka earned his medical degree from the Aleppo University School of Medicine in Syria. After relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Florida / Shands Hospital.

As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by 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.

Recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, he is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

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.

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