Gabriele Southgate, MD

After working in intensive care, my nursing career led me to care for patients in the catheterization and electrophysiology labs. As I decided to become a nurse practitioner, it was a natural course to follow, given my experience...

I believe in a holistic approach to healthcare. My treatment style is based on shared decision making. I help my patients understand the options available to them. Then, I help them decide the next steps that make the most sense based on their values and unique situations. I want my patients to feel supported throughout their journey. Whether that journey is pregnancy, surgery, an acute health issue, chronic illness, or life transition, I’m here for them. I strive for the best clinical and surgical outcome possible, but it is just as important that my patients feel heard and supported. I provide a safe, trusting space for individuals to voice concerns or ask questions they may not feel comfortable asking in any other setting. I chose to pursue a career in medicine after helping my father navigate the healthcare system through a chronic illness. I saw how challenging and frustrating the system can be. It is easy to feel overlooked or insignificant. I try to create a space where patients can feel like a person rather than a number and to be themselves. I can’t promise that I have all the answers or solutions. What I can promise is that I will listen to my patients and that we will work together to get as close as possible to the outcome they are hoping for.

When problems happen with our gastrointestinal systems, our lives can be affected in so many different ways. My goal is to understand where you are coming from, and help you be in the best possible health, both now and in the future. I believe it is important to listen and speak in ways both you and I understand. I am committed to bringing you the most updated medical knowledge and treatment choices for your condition as we work together to improve your health.