Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville

10/19/2026

FibroScan® is one tool that may be used to help assess liver stiffness and liver fat without an invasive procedure.
This October, we’re putting the spotlight on liver health as part of our “Boo to Liver Disease” campaign.
Have questions about your liver health or whether additional evaluation may be appropriate? Talk with your healthcare provider or ask about our Liver Clinic.

10/16/2026

Liver disease can be serious, so recognizing symptoms early is important. Most liver diseases are easier to manage when detected early.

Liver diseases can cause a range of symptoms. We'll go over how to recognize the symptoms of common liver problems, including as fatty liver disease and hepatitis.

10/15/2026

BOO to Liver Disease! Say Hello to Better Liver Awareness.

Your liver works hard every day to support your health. This season, let's shine a light on liver health and raise awareness about how to protect this vital organ!

💚 This Halloween, let's say BOO to liver disease! 👻 Take steps to protect your liver, learn your risk factors, and talk with your healthcare provider about maintaining a healthy liver.

Your liver does a lot for you—give it the care it deserves!

10/14/2026

Liver disease includes many conditions that damage the liver and reduce its ability to support digestion, energy storage, and waste filtration. Symptoms can be mild or absent.

There are many types of liver disease, ranging from those that are treatable to those that require a liver transplant. Learn about symptoms, causes, and more.

10/13/2026

Liver (hepatic) failure develops when your liver is severely damaged and can no longer function properly. There are key signs and symptoms that you and a doctor may be able to identify if you’ve developed liver failure.

Liver failure is the last phase of liver disease. It may be due to chronic liver disease or acute injuries to your liver resulting from viruses or medications.

10/12/2026

Meet the physicians helping lead our focus on liver health.
Dr. Jiten Kothadia and Dr. Priya Varghese have a special interest in liver health and backgrounds in hepatology.
Through our Liver Clinic, our team evaluates and manages a variety of liver-related conditions while working with patients and referring providers to support appropriate ongoing care.
Ask about scheduling with our Liver Clinic.

10/09/2026

Liver disease refers to any condition that inflames or damages your liver.

Inflammation is the first stage of liver damage and disease. Discover the other stages, learn about liver failure, get tips, and more.

10/08/2026

Your liver is a vital organ that performs hundreds of tasks related to metabolism, energy storage, and waste filtering. It helps you digest food, convert it to energy, and store the energy until you need it. It also helps filter toxic substances out of your bloodstream.

There are many types of liver disease, ranging from those that are treatable to those that require a liver transplant. Learn about symptoms, causes, and more.

10/07/2026

Some liver conditions may have few or no noticeable symptoms in their early stages, making it important to understand your individual risk factors.
This Liver Awareness Month, make liver health part of the conversation. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have concerns about your liver health or risk factors that may warrant further evaluation.
👻 Boo to Liver Disease. Know your risk.

10/06/2026

💚 KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY — CARING FOR YOURS 💚
At Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C., caring for the families of Northeast Georgia has always been personal. Now, we’re proud to welcome the next generation to our growing family of physicians.

For the Jacob family, medicine truly runs in the family. Dr. Sheraj Jacob is joined by his son, Dr. Jake Jacob, and his daughter-in-law, Dr. Priya Varghese, as physicians with Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C. Dr. Sheraj Jacob’s wife is also an important part of our team, working in our Pathology Lab.
Two generations. One family. One shared commitment to caring for yours.

As we expand our family of physicians, we’re also expanding what we can offer our community — more services, greater access to care, and increased appointment availability for patients throughout Northeast Georgia.

We’re proud to continue growing while staying true to what has always mattered most: providing trusted, dedicated gastroenterology care to the families we serve.

Growing our family to better care for yours. 💚
— Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville, P.C.