Il J. Paik, MD

UNITED DIGESTIVE PARTNER PRACTICE

Board Certified, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine

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Accepting New Patients

Medical Offices

Endoscopy Centers

Barkley Surgicenter

Care Team

Jacqueline Dorsch, PA-C

Leia Sullivan, PA-C, DMS

Dr. Il J. Paik is a triple board-certified gastroenterologist, geriatrician, and motility specialist with nationally recognized expertise in managing complex digestive conditions. He brings advanced training in GI motility and geriatric gastroenterology to Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida, where he will be seeing patients at both our Cape Coral and Fort Myers locations.

Throughout his career, Dr. Paik has led the development of multidisciplinary esophageal reflux programs and advanced motility centers at top institutions, including Columbia University, Mount Sinai, and the University of Miami, where he served as Director of GI Motility. He is widely published and frequently invited to speak internationally on topics ranging from neurogastroenterology to digestive care in older adults.

With a focus on patient-centered, evidence-based care, Dr. Paik specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of GI conditions. He has particular expertise in managing esophageal and motility disorders, digestive concerns in older adults, and GI issues related to spinal cord injury and laryngeal or pulmonary reflux. One of the few board-certified geriatric gastroenterologists in the country, Dr. Paik is committed to delivering the highest standard of care using advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive treatment options.

Locations

Practicing at Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida

Cape Coral

Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida

Medical Office

1303 SE 8th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33990

239.458.0822 | 239.458.7234

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Fort Myers

Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida

Medical Office

4790 Barkley Circle Building A
Fort Myers, FL 33907

239.275.8882 | 239.275.1969

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Barkley Surgicenter

Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida

Endoscopy Center

63 Barkley Circle Suite 104
Fort Myers, FL 33907

239.275.8452 | 239.274.3182

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Education

Universidad Nacional de Asunción (Medical School)

Why Gastroenterology?

I'm very passionate about all aspects of Gastroenterology. I'm a Neurogastroenterologist and Motility specialist and Geriatric Gastroenterologist. I have expertise in the utilization of novel technologies to study the function of the intestine and provide minimally invasive treatments like Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication for the treatment.

I was the founding Director of GI Motility Programs in 3 major academic centers. I founded and led Multidisciplinary Esophageal Reflux Programs in major academic institutions. I have expertise in GI Motility disorders in patients suffering from spine chord injury and esophageal reflux affecting the larynx and/or lungs.

Areas of Interest

Achalasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Dysphagia
Endoscopic Treatment of Obesity
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
GERD
General Gastroenterology
Motility Disorders
Weight Loss and Lifestyle

Languages

English
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish

Memberships

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS), American Foregut Society (AFS)