AdventHealth Medical Group Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Our AdventHealth Gastroenterologyand Hepatology specialists are nationally recognized for treating digestive and liver diseases. These diseases include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and hepatitis, among other conditions. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures you receive the most efficient diagnosis and treatment. We believe prevention is key to maintaining digestive health. Our gastroenterologists use innovative diagnostic techniques and minimally invasive procedures to encourage early detection and treatment for a variety of digestive disorders.

Meet our Gastroenterology team:

RAUL BADILLO, MD

Raul J. Badillo is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. Fluent in English and Spanish, he began his studies at the University of Central Florida and earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. Upon completing his internal medicine internship and residency training at the University of Florida, he was selected for a gastroenterology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Dr. Badillo specializes in gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal disorders, diverticular polyps and colorectal polypectomy techniques. To learn more about Dr. Badillo or to schedule an appointment, call 407-646-7015 or book online.

MARI RIVERA, MD

Mari Rivera is a board-certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Rivera received her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where she graduated magna cum laude. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, and her fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Rivera has a special interest in treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. To learn more about Dr. Rivera or to schedule an appointment, call 407-646-7015 or book online.

MARYAM KASHI, DO

Maryam Kashi is board certified in gastroenterology and fluent in English, Spanish and Farsi. Dr. Kashi is medical director of Endoscopy at AdventHealth Orlando (formerly Florida Hospital Orlando). She received her medical degree at Nova Southeastern University and completed her residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University/Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Kashi specializes in a variety of internal medicine procedures and conditions, including gastric balloon for weight loss, colonoscopy, Barrett’s esophagus, irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn/GERD, autoimmune liver disease and chronic liver disease. To learn more about Dr. Kashi or to schedule an appointment, call 407-646-7015 or book online.

YASHIKA ROWE, APRN

Yashika Rowe, APRN, is an advanced practice registered nurse with nearly a decade of experience in hospital and emergency room (ER) settings. Prior to joining our practice, she was a full-time ER nurse at AdventHealth Orlando for more than six years and worked approximately five years in the labor and delivery, operating room and post-anesthesia care units at a major women’s hospital. Yashika attended Valencia Community College and earned both her Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (now AdventHealth University) in Orlando. She completed her postgraduate training at the University of South Florida, earning a Master of Science in Nursing and certification as a family nurse practitioner.