Dr. Jose Nieto, DO, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FASGE, FFGS, Internist
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Dr. Jose Nieto, DO, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FASGE, FFGS

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(151)
2151 Riverside Ave Jacksonville FL, 32204
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5/5

About

Jose Nieto, DO, FACP, AGAF, FACG, FASGE, FFGS. Dr. Nieto has 23 years of experience in the field of Gastroenterology. He is Board certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with training in advanced endoscopy. He graduated from the Western University of Health Sciences 2000, then completed his internship/residency at UCLA VA Medical Center. Then he completed his Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at UCLA Medical Center in 2006, followed by advanced endoscopy training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.

Dr. Nieto specializes in pancreatobiliary diseases, advanced endoscopic procedures that include therapeutic ERCP, EUS, and third space endoscopy. He is currently the President of the Florida Gastroenterology Society and is Governor of the American College of Gastroenterology North Florida.

Dr. Nieto currently practices at Digestive Disease Consults, Jacksonville FL

Education and Training

Western University of Health Sciences

Board Certification

Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology- 2003

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Therapeutic EndoscopyPancreatic Diseases

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Speaks in US and South America -

Awards

  • America's Top Gastroenterologist- 2009, 2010   
  • Consumer Research Council of American and Patients Choice Award for Most Compassionate- 2008, 2009, 2010   
  • Patients Choice Award 2023 Vitals.com 
  • Patients Choice Award 2012 Vitals 

Treatments

  • Eus
  • Ercp

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology  
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy  
  • American College of Physicians  
  • American Gastroenterological Association  
  • Gastroenterologist Borland Groover Clinic  2011 

Fellowships

  • UCLA Gastroenterology/Hepatology  2006
  • UCLA Advanced Endoscopy/EUS  2007

Experience & Accolades

  • Clinical Instructor2006 - 2007UCLATaught Fellowship

Fellowships

  • Advanced Endoscopy

Hobbies / Sports

  • Baseball, fishing

Dr. Jose Nieto, DO, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FASGE, FFGS's Practice location

Digestive Disease Consultants

2151 Riverside Ave -
Jacksonville, FL 32204
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Dr. Jose Nieto, DO, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FASGE, FFGS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 151 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Jose Nieto, who serves patients in The Villages & Leesburg, Florida.

A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Nieto is an associate with Gastroenterology and Nutrition of Central Florida, seeing patients out of the offices in The Villages & Leesburg. He specializes in pancreatobiliary diseases, advanced endoscopic procedures that include therapeutic ERCP, EUS, and third space endoscopy.

The primary focuses at Gastroenterology & Nutrition of Central Florida are on preventing, diagnosing, and treating digestive tract problems. The team helps patients struggling with disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. They offer nutritional counseling and intervention while striving to provide high quality, safe, and cost-effective services to every patient.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences in 2000. He then completed his internship/residency at UCLA VA Medical Center in 2003.

Furthering his education, Dr. Nieto completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at UCLA Medical Center in 2006, followed by advanced endoscopy training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.

Dedicated to surgical excellence, he is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Nieto is also a Diplomate of the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS). The NBPAS is a pro-physician organization, reducing practice burdens, advocating for necessary changes, and supporting professional development and lifelong learning goals.

Holding fellowship status, Dr. Nieto is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG), a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF), a Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE), and a Fellow of the Florida Gastroenterologic Society (FFGS).

Furthermore, he is Governor of the American College of Gastroenterology North Florida.

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.

A Vitals Preferred Provider, Dr. Nieto has also been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009), On-Time Doctor Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2009), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012), Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013), Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014), and Top 10 Doctor – City (2014). 

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