William B. Hale, MD

Dr. Hopkins is a general gastroenterologist and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) distinction from NYU School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Brown University followed by a fellowship in GI at Boston University. His areas of clinical interest include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns and Ulcerative colitis) and conditions such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease and colon cancer screening. He has a special interest in exploring patient-centered approaches to treatment using shared decision-making. He has done research in bowel preparation for colonoscopy and health maintenance in inflammatory bowel disease. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling and cooking.

Savita Sreejith is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in gastroenterology. Savita began her healthcare career 20 years ago and has worked with Nuvance Health for the past 18 years in various healthcare specialties, providing clinical, case management and utilization management services. She is board-certified as an adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and a board-certified case manager (CCM) with the Commission for Case Manager Certifications. During her extensive case management role, she thrived to meet her patients and their families comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote patient safety and quality of care cost-effectively.

Julia Barbosa is a board-certified family nurse practitioner accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. After serving as a U.S. Army medic at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Columbia University. Specializing in digestive health care for adults of all ages, Julia is passionate about patient engagement, empowering individuals to improve their health and well-being through education and the promotion of sustainable wellness habits. Originally from Brazil, she is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese. In her free time, Julia enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and crafting crochet gifts for friends.