We treat adults with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions including but not limited to: gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome as well as colorectal cancer screening.

Dr. Nahida Islam graduated from Sir Salimullah Medical College and completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UMass Memorial Hospital. Born in Bangladesh, she was inspired to treat cancer after her grandmother's illness. She now cares for patients with many types of cancer, including lung and head and neck cancers. Dr. Islam focuses on caring for the whole person,... Read More about Nahida Islam, MD

Dr. Rewana Khedr graduated from Alfaisal University. Raised in Worcester and overseas, she is happy to practice medicine in her hometown. She enjoys solving medical problems and loves getting to know her patients and understanding their unique health needs. Dr. Khedr has a big interest in obesity medicine and treats it as a chronic disease. She often uses medications to... Read More about Rewana Khedr, MD

Dr. Joseph Sidari studied at Boston University School of Medicine and is board certified in otolaryngology. As an ENT doctor, he treats problems of the ears, nose, and throat. His own childhood ear infections inspired him to help others. He enjoys caring for patients with allergies, sinus issues, and cancers of the head and neck. Dr. Sidari works hard to... Read More about Joseph N Sidari, MD

Dr. Sabitha Gopalswamy attended Madurai Medical College. She provides care for adults with a focus on preventative care and oncology. She enjoys solving medical problems and listening closely to patients in order to find the right diagnosis. She works hard to give supportive, highquality care. Dr. Gopalswamy uses the values of martial arts, including discipline, integrity, and respect, in her... Read More about Sabitha R Gopalswamy, MD

Dr. John Kelly attended UMass Chan Medical School and completed a minimally invasive surgery fellowship there. Growing up in Gardner, he was inspired by his grandmother, a nurse, to become a doctor. He chose surgery because he enjoys solving problems quickly and helping patients improve their health. Dr. Kelly performs bariatric procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, as well... Read More about John Francis Kelly, MD

Dr. Christine Padmanabha studied at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed an endocrinology fellowship at Temple University Hospital. She treats diabetes, thyroid disease, pituitary disease, adrenal disease, osteoporosis, and other hormone-related conditions. She enjoys helping patients manage long-term health problems. Dr. Padmanabha uses tools like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors to improve care and works as a team... Read More about Christine M Padmanabha, MD

Dr. Suzanne Gilman attended medical school at Washington University and completed her rheumatology fellowship there. She enjoys the challenge of working in rheumatology each day. Dr. Gilman works closely with patients to find answers, guide medication choices, and perform procedures when needed. Dr. Gilman understands the stress of chronic autoimmune disease and supports both physical and emotional health. She loves... Read More about Suzanne M Gilman, MD

Dr. James Rooney loved science from a young age and chose medicine so he could keep learning every day. He studied at New York Medical College and completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Rochester. He now cares for patients dealing with breast, lung, colon, prostate, and other cancers, including leukemia. Dr. Rooney helps patients understand their disease, so... Read More about James J Rooney, MD

A graduate of the Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Paul Arcand grew up in Rhode Island. As a general surgeon, he performs many different types of surgeries including general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgery. He enjoys using his surgical skills to improve his patient's health. He finds surgery both challenging and rewarding. Dr. Arcand helped create the Bariatric Surgery Program... Read More about Paul L Arcand, MD

Dr. Ahmed Mohamed graduated from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine and completed a cardiology fellowship at Saint Vincent Hospital. He uses noninvasive tests like echocardiograms, CT scans, and nuclear imaging to find the cause of heart symptoms and guide patients toward the right treatment. He treats conditions like heart failure and believes in shared decision-making so care matches each patient's... Read More about Ahmed Sabry Abdel-Aliem Mohamed, MD

A graduate of Northeastern University, Katelyn Wasgatt became an audiologist because she loves helping people improve their hearing and stay connected to family and friends. She enjoys using her advanced skills to help keep patients active and engaged in everyday life, despite any hearing problems they may have. Katelyn takes a patient-first approach, helping people understand their hearing issues so... Read More about Katelyn Marie Claire Wasgatt, AUD

Dr. Alwyn Rapose graduated from Bombay, India and completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, stayed on as chief resident before completing an infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Rapose's clinical interests include a wide range of bacterial, fungal, and viral infections including HIV. He believes in caring for the... Read More about Alwyn F Rapose, MD

A graduate of the University of Maryland Medical School, Dr. Wendy Bergman enjoys building close, friendly relationships with her patients. She believes that truly knowing them helps her understand their health. She has been a Reliant Medical Group internist for over thirty years and loves caring for patients. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, she enjoys both the science and the human... Read More about Wendy J Bergman, MD

Dr. Douglas Laidlaw graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed fellowships in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at Tufts-New England Medical Center. He chose medicine early in life, inspired by his interest in biology and his parents' work in healthcare. A specialist in cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Laidlaw treats heart rhythm problems using medication, ablation, cardioversion, pacemakers, and ICDs.... Read More about Douglas W Laidlaw, MD

Haley Watson became a speech-language pathologist because she wanted to help people communicate more effectively. At Reliant she enjoys helping children and adults overcome their speech, language, and learning challenges. Haley believes her personalized, patient-centered care can truly make a difference and improve overall quality of life. Haley knows patients make the most progress when they feel engaged and supported.... Read More about Haley Michelle Watson, SLP, AUD

Dr. Arash Mollaeian grew up in Iran in a family of caregivers. He studied medicine at Azad University-Tehran Faculty of Medicine. He started his career as an internist and then completed a fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University to become a rheumatologist. Dr. Mollaeian enjoys solving difficult to diagnose rheumatic illnesses. He often uses tools like ultrasound for... Read More about Arash Mollaeian, MD

Dr. Peng Zhao is a vascular surgeon who earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. He enjoys using the latest less-invasive techniques to make surgery easier and more effective for his patients. Dr. Zhao works closely with patients to choose the best treatment options. He treats... Read More about Peng Zhao, MD

Dr. July LauDeza graduated from Cayetano Heredia University Medical School and completed a pulmonology fellowship at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network. She treats many lung problems, including lung cancer, COPD, sarcoidosis, and interstitial lung disease. To help patients she often performs procedures like bronchoscopies and biopsies. Dr. LauDeza believes in involving families in patient care. She encourages exercise to support lung... Read More about July Anna Lau-Deza, MD

Dr. Preeti Jain attended the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences. She practices internal medicine in Shrewsbury and enjoys building strong, trusting relationships with patients. She likes caring for the whole person and has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems and how different parts of the body connect. Dr. Jain values the many specialists and resources at Reliant that help her... Read More about Preeti Jain, MD

Dr. Robert Harizi attended Boston University School of Medicine. A practicing cardiologist for over 40 years, he creates treatment plans based on each patient's needs and lifestyle. He believes in a personal approach and encourages patients to improve their heart health through better diet and regular exercise. Dr. Harizi practices clinical and invasive cardiology and has seen many very sick... Read More about Robert C Harizi, MD

A cardiologist, Dr. Luigi Pacifico studied at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy. He became interested in medicine in high school while learning about Leonardo da Vinci and later confirmed his passion while working at DanaFarber. He now enjoys using advanced technology to care for cardiology patients. Dr. Pacifico is an expert in using sophisticated technology like pacemakers, defibrillators,... Read More about Luigi Pacifico, DO

Dr. Deepti Kumar graduated from Lady Hardinge Medical College and completed a cardiology fellowship at Saint Vincent Hospital. Inspired by her father, she began her career in primary care before moving into cardiology. She enjoys the detective work of cardiology and coming up with the right diagnosis. Dr. Kumar treats common heart problems like atherosclerosis and arrhythmias using medication, pacemakers,... Read More about Deepti Kumar, MD

Dr. Suzanne Martin is a nephrologist, a physician who specializes in diseases of the kidneys. She studied at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and trained in nephrology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She loved biology in school and wanted a job that let her help people, which made becoming a doctor ideal for her. Dr. Martin... Read More about Suzanne G Martin, MD