1129 N Main Street, Suite G
South Boston, VA 24592
Phone: (434) 572-8196
Fax: (434) 572-8341
Southern Gastroenterology Associates
Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
149 Aubrey's Loop
South Boston, VA 24592
Phone: (434) 572-2810
Fax: (434) 255-0018
Southern Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center
Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
OUR PROVIDERS
Suresh G. Jayatilaka, M.D.
Dr. Jayatilaka is the Director Of Student Medical Education and Assistant Professor of Medicine for VCOM (The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine) and Lynchburg University School of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM). He is also Co-Director of Endoscopy at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital. Dr. Jayatilaka treats all Gl disorders but has a particular interest in treatment and management of inflammatory bowel disease, acid reflux disease, and colon cancer prevention.
Education and Training
Medical School
St. George's University School Of Medicine, Grenada, WI
Residency
St. Michael's Medical Center/ Seton Hall University, NJ
Chief Residency
St. Michael's Medical Center/Seton Hall University, NJ
Fellowship
St. Michael's Medical Center/ Seton Hall University, NJ
CERTIFICATIONS
Board-certified, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Bakul Patel, M.D.
Dr. Patel practices general gastroenterology in South Boston, Virginia. He grew up in Roxboro, NC., and his special interests are in therapeutic endoscopy and advanced liver disease, nutrition, and weight loss.
Education and Training
Medical School
St. George's University School Of Medicine, Grenada, WI
Residency
St. Michael's Medical Center/ Seton Hall University, NJ
Chief Residency
St. Michael's Medical Center/Seton Hall University, NJ
Fellowship
St. Michael's Medical Center/ Seton Hall University, NJ
CERTIFICATIONS
Board-certified, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Member of American College of Gastroenterology
Whitney Myers, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Affiliated with Southern Gastroenterology Associates since 2013
Education and Training
Master of Science in Nursing
Old Dominion University, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Old Dominion University, 2011
Associate Degree of Applied Science, Nursing
Patrick Henry Community College, 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences
Patrick Henry Community College, 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Seth Gupton, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Affiliated with Southern Gastroenterology Associates since 2021
Education and Training
Master in Nursing
Chamberlain University, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, 2015
CERTIFICATIONS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner