PENSACOLA DOCTOR NAMED FELLOW OF THE
AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Fellowship Honors Superior Professional Achievement in GI Field
March 16, 2016 – Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola, PA announced today that Dr. Fares Hakim has been named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the nation’s oldest medical society dedicated to disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Through the fellowship program, the AGA honors superior professional achievement in clinical private or academic practice and in basic or clinical research. Fellowships are awarded to AGA members whose accomplishments and contributions demonstrate personal commitment to the field of gastroenterology.
“I am really proud to be a member of the AGA since 1993 and I am honored to receive this fellowship designation by this society ”.
The mission of the AGA is to promote the science and practice of gastroenterology through the support of research, education, advocacy and practice.
“AGA acknowledges our members with superior professional achievement in the field of gastroenterology with fellowship within our organization,” said Michael Camilleri, MD, AGAF, AGA Insitute President. “We are proud to annouce the 2016 inductees for the AGA Fellowship program who have been recognized by their peers and community as being at the forefront of our field.”
Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola, P.A.
Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola is a ten physician office practice with eight office locations in Florida and two locations in Alabama. Our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system, such as hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and colon or rectal cancer. Our physicians have over 200 years of combined experience and are board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
About the AGA
The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, the AGA has grown to include 17,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology. The AGA Institute administers the practice, research and educational programs of the organization. www.gastro.org.
