
Sara Chalifoux, MD
Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients
Locations for Sara Chalifoux, MD
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Tampa Office
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AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty at Westchase
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Tampa Office
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AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty at Landmark
Expertise of Sara Chalifoux, MD
- Biography
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Sara Chalifoux, MD is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with board certifications in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Her clinical specialty includes gastroenterology and hepatology with an emphasis on digestive and liver system disorders, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Dr. Chalifoux believes in providing comprehensive, high-quality medical care and building a strong, respectful physician-patient relationship. She strives to achieve with every one of her patients. She also feels that patient education and understanding are of the utmost importance and are a vital step to treatment success.
Dr. Chalifoux has a strong research background, authored multiple gastroenterology publications, and presented her research at national and international conferences. In addition, she has a specific interest in the early detection of colorectal cancer. During her fellowship, she conducted the first study looking at the outcomes of colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45 in average-risk patients. She is an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
In her free time, Dr. Chalifoux enjoys traveling, hiking and cooking for friends and family.
- Areas Served
- Tampa, FL
- Languages Spoken
- English
- Education
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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
- Residencies
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Internal Medicine at Olive View UCLA Medical Center
- Fellowships
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Gastroenterology at Scripps Clinic & Research Foundation
- Board Certification
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Gastroenterology: The American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine: The American Board of Internal Medicine
- Ages Accepted
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Adults
Insurances accepted by Sara Chalifoux, MD
Disclaimer:
The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.
- Aetna / US Healthcare - non HMO
- Aetna/US Healthcare HMO
- Aetna Better Health - FL Medicaid
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Ameriben Solutions
- Amerigroup - Americaid
- AvMed
- BCBS-FL
- Beech Street
- Benefit Administrative Systems
- Better Health
- CHC National