Discover Regional Thought Leaders
Kate Lee-Young
CRNP, DNP
Kate Lee Young, CRNP, DNP, is a gastroenterology nurse practitioner at Johns Hopkins Green Spring Station, providing specialized care for patients with digestive health needs. Board-certified in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, she is focused on delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care.
Lucy Matthew
NP
Lucy Mathew, NP, is a nurse practitioner at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, specializing in providing expert care for patients with complex medical conditions. With a focus on personalized treatment and patient education, she is dedicated to improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Gabriella McCarty
NP-C
Gabriella McCarty is a gastroenterology/hepatology nurse practitioner. She obtained her masters and nurse practitioner degree at Case Western Reserve University in 2004. She has been practicing in this field for 26 years. She serves as faculty for Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP) and is an American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) committee member, serving on the education subcommittee. She will be completing her doctorate of nursing in May 2025. She loves all aspects of GI / Hepatology, education and nursing.
Alison Moe
PA-C
Alison S. Moe, MS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in gastroenterology at United Digestive's Braselton office in Hoschton, Georgia. She earned her Master of Science in Medical Education from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Anthropology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Alison is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in treating irritable bowel syndrome and liver disease. With almost two decades of experience as a Physician Assistant, Alison has developed a strong foundation in both clinical practice and research, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. Alison's dedication to patient care includes extensive clinical hours, allowing her to cultivate deep relationships with patients as well as national experts caring for individuals, especially those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and advanced liver disease. Alison's commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of these conditions drives my clinical practice and ongoing research efforts, aiming to provide the highest standard of care for my patients.
Christie Morrison
AGACNP-BC
Christie Morrison, AGACNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at Oshi Health, specializing in virtual GI care and managing a team of GI providers. With extensive experience in inflammatory bowel disease, she also works part-time at Texas Digestive Disease Center in San Antonio.
Jill Olmstead
DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP
Jill Olmstead, ANP, MSN, is a gastroenterology nurse practitioner with Providence St. Jude Heritage Medical Group in Fullerton, California. She specializes in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal disorders, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.
Oyin Penny
MSN, FNP
Oyin Penny is a dedicated and experienced Nurse practitioner in Hepatology and Gastroenterology with a passion for providing comprehensive care to patients with various gastrointestinal disorders and liver disease. Oyin has 13+ years of clinical experience. She has an expertise in managing patients in conditions such as Steatotic liver disease (metabolic liver disease), chronic liver disease, hepatitis (acute or chronic), inflammatory bowel disease and functional GI disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure her patients receive the best quality care. Oyin is committed to a patient-centered care, with emphasis on education, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications to improve health outcomes. In addition to clinical experience, Oyin is passionate about patient advocacy and mentorship. She is currently a Mentor for APPs for the ACG and also initiated and leads the KC Gut club for APPs in GI and Hepatology in the Kansas City area.
Emily Przybyl
PA-C
Emily Przybyl is a certified physician assistant in ECMC’s Center for Hepatology Care and in ECMC’s Center for Gastroenterology Care. She cares for patients with conditions involving the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Previously, Emily Przybyl worked as a hospitalist at Buffalo General Medical Center, where she performed admissions and evaluated and managed acute issues overnight. She has experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology.
Lisa Richards
MSN, FNP-BC, AF-AASLD
Lisa Richards, MSN, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) who provides care for hepatology patients with a variety of liver diagnoses. She specializes in metabolic dysfunction steatotic liver disease (MASLD) with Dr. Rohit Loomba. Ms. Richards has over 20 years of experience as a hepatology nurse practitioner and has worked with Dr. Loomba since 2009.
Sharon Rimon
NP
During her dozen years at AZ Gastro Care, Sharon has responsibilities for both patient care and administration, seeing all types of gastroenterology patients and overseeing tasks such as credentialing, staffing, and contracting. Her clinical passion is Inflammatory Bowel Disease and she spends much of her time educating, treating, and enhancing patient outcomes. Patient advocacy is another strength that she brings to the table, making sure that the patient’s quality of life is addressed. She brings with her a wide range of nursing experience including home health, inpatient telemetry, and critical care and nursing director.