Jessica Dakhoul

Jessica Poad is a certified Physician Assistant who earned her Masters of Medical Science degree from Midwestern University and her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a certificate in microbiology.

Her primary interests are diseases of the esophagus, including Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett’s Esophagus, diseases of the bile duct and pancreas and cancers of the digestive tract. Jessica is passionate about medical education and research.

She has directed, coordinated, and spoken at advanced endoscopy conferences and symposia. She has been awarded educational grants from Cook Medical, Boston Scientific, Mauna Kea Technologies, and others. She is also actively involved in several research studies on GERD and digestive diseases.