Florida Digestive Health Specialists

What Florida Digestive Health Specialists does

Florida Digestive Health Specialists (FDHS) is a private gastroenterology provider network operating across Florida. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lakewood Ranch, the network comprises 20+ provider and procedure locations spanning Tampa Bay, Sarasota-Bradenton, Brevard County, and North Florida, staffed by 45+ board-certified gastroenterologists and 30+ advanced practice providers. FDHS delivers the full spectrum of GI and hepatology care — colorectal cancer screening via colonoscopy, treatment of functional digestive disorders, IBD/IBS, Crohn's and colitis, acid reflux/GERD, and liver disease — alongside advanced therapeutic endoscopy including third-space endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP with SpyGlass cholangioscopy, and biliary radiofrequency ablation. The Barrett's Esophagus Institute operates as a designated Center of Excellence, having performed thousands of RFA procedures and reporting a 98%+ eradication rate for non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus.

The network runs supporting ancillaries in-house — a pathology lab, infusion therapy, diagnostic imaging (abdominal CT, MRI, X-ray), capsule endoscopy, and 48-hour pH testing — and operates Florida Research Institute as a wholly-owned subsidiary conducting advanced GI clinical trials. Recent additions include the Cytosponge non-invasive Barrett's screening test, Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) and other anti-reflux therapies, and endoscopic weight-loss procedures (Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, Endoscopic Balloon Placement). The 2025 partnership with SalvoHealth extends care digitally through a 24/7 mobile app providing nutrition and wellness support to existing FDHS patients.

FDHS operates as a fee-for-service clinical practice, billing through insurance for office consultations, diagnostic testing, and procedures performed at provider offices and affiliated surgical centers (Tampa Bay Endoscopy Center, Manatee Surgical Center, New Port Richey Surgery Center, AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood). Appointment scheduling runs through the healow platform and individual-location call lines. The organization appears physician-owned with no disclosed private equity or venture backing; its customer base is a distributed long tail of individual patients across Florida rather than contracted enterprise accounts.

Name

Florida Digestive Health Specialists

Legal name

Florida Digestive Health Specialists

Website

https://fdhs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Florida Digestive Health Specialists is a private gastroenterology provider network operating 20+ locations across Florida with 45+ board-certified gastroenterologists and 30+ advanced practice providers, delivering comprehensive GI, hepatology, and advanced endoscopic care to individual patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAE), Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG), Digestive Oncology (GI Cancer Care) (HLAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Endoscopic procedures
• Digestive healthcare
• GI clinical research
• Hepatology treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical Gastroenterology Services: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery through office visits, procedures (colonoscopy, endoscopy, etc.), and diagnostic testing performed at provider locations and affiliated surgical centers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Florida Digestive Health Specialists is a private gastroenterology provider network operating 20+ locations across Florida, staffed by 45+ board-certified gastroenterologists and 30+ advanced practice providers. It delivers comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and screening services for gastrointestinal and hepatic conditions, including colonoscopy, advanced endoscopy (EUS, ERCP, third-space endoscopy), Barrett's Esophagus treatment, obesity/bariatric endoscopy, infusion therapy, imaging, and clinical trial participation through its Florida Research Institute subsidiary.

Product overview

Florida Digestive Health Specialists is a premier gastroenterology network offering advanced treatments for all gastrointestinal conditions. The organization operates 20+ locations across Florida with 45+ board-certified gastroenterologists and 30+ advanced practice providers. The core offering centers on comprehensive GI/Gastroenterology Services including advanced endoscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP procedures, supported by specialized centers such as the Barrett's Esophagus Institute (Center of Excellence). Additional services include the Florida Research Institute for clinical trials, infusion therapy, imaging services, and pathology lab support. Recent expansions include new locations in Trinity and South Tampa. The network provides treatment across a wide spectrum of GI conditions including functional digestive disorders, colorectal cancer, IBD/IBS, acid reflux, liver diseases, and Crohn's/Colitis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barrett's Esophagus Institute: Center of Excellence at Florida Digestive Health Specialists specializing in Barrett's Esophagus diagnosis and treatment including Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
• Florida Research Institute
• SalvoHealth Partnership

Products and services

• Barrett's Esophagus Institute A Center of Excellence providing specialized diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's Esophagus, offering Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and advanced surveillance protocols for esophageal cancer prevention. FDHS gastroenterologists have performed thousands of RFA procedures.
• Florida Research Institute State-of-the-art research campuses conducting advanced GI clinical trials, enabling patient participation in cutting-edge gastroenterology research. Operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on GI clinical research and trials.
• GI/Gastroenterology Services Comprehensive gastroenterology care including treatment of functional digestive disorders, colorectal cancer, IBD/IBS, acid reflux, liver diseases, and Crohn's/Colitis across 20+ locations in Florida.
• Advanced Endoscopy Advanced endoscopic procedures including Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, SpyGlass cholangioscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection, and third space endoscopy (Ampullectomy, EUS-guided drainage procedures, Biliary Radiofrequency Ablation, Photodynamic/Laser therapy).
• Colonoscopy Services Colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer detection and prevention, polyp removal, and diagnostic examination of the colon and rectum.
• 48-Hour pH Testing Esophageal pH monitoring tests including 48-hour Bravo pH testing and impedance pH testing for diagnosing GERD and reflux conditions.
• ERCP Services Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for diagnostic imaging and treatment of bile duct and pancreatic conditions.
• Obesity/Weight-Loss Procedures Endoscopic weight loss procedures including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty and Endoscopic Balloon Placement for minimally invasive obesity treatment.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Minimally invasive endoscopic procedure providing detailed imaging of esophagus, stomach, pancreas, bile ducts, and rectum with fine needle sampling capability.
• Esophageal and Reflux-Directed Therapies Advanced esophageal treatments including Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS), esophageal manometry, and EndoFLIP.
• Infusion Therapy Infusion therapy services for GI-related conditions administered at provider locations.
• Imaging Services Diagnostic imaging services including abdominal CT scan, abdominal MRI, and abdominal X-ray for GI condition diagnosis.
• Capsule Endoscopy PillCam capsule endoscopy procedure for visualizing the digestive tract, particularly the small intestine, to detect GI bleeding, Crohn's disease, and other conditions.
• Pathology Lab On-site pathology laboratory services supporting GI disease diagnosis and analysis.
• Cytosponge Non-invasive Barrett's Screening Office-based test allowing patients to swallow a dissolvable capsule with cytology sponge for Barrett's detection without endoscopy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ eradication rate for non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus with 8% recurrence rate at 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SalvoHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FDHS partnership with SalvoHealth offers expanded services at all provider locations. Salvo Health app provides 24/7 support to patients and easy access to nutrition and wellness resources. This partnership brings next-level healthcare solutions to the community through digital health tools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PE GI Solutions: PE-backed GI practice management company partnering with independent gastroenterology groups. Directly comparable model of partnering with independent GI practices to provide scale, ancillary services and operational infrastructure.
• United Digestive: PE-backed gastroenterology platform with affiliated practices across the Southeast U.S. Comparable multi-location GI network with integrated ASCs and pathology lab services, competing for the same physician and patient pools as FDHS in regional markets.
• Borland Groover: Large independent gastroenterology group based in Jacksonville, Florida operating multiple offices and endoscopy centers. Comparable specialty GI service mix, Florida geographic overlap, and similar physician-owned practice network structure.
• Gastro Health: One of the largest PE-backed gastroenterology practice platforms in the U.S. with deep Florida presence. Directly comparable multi-location, multi-physician GI model with advanced endoscopy, ASC ownership and clinical research integration, competing for the same Florida patient and physician pools.
• One GI: PE-backed gastroenterology platform with multiple affiliated practices across several states. Comparable specialty-only GI model with affiliated ASCs and physician-led governance pursuing similar multi-state consolidation strategy.

Regional players

• MNGI Digestive Health: Large independent gastroenterology group based in Minnesota operating multiple clinic and endoscopy center locations. Comparable specialty GI network structure and clinical research integration, but serving a different geography.
• Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates: One of the largest private gastroenterology practices in the Southeast U.S., based in Georgia. Comparable in physician scale, advanced endoscopy offerings and multi-location ambulatory model, though not in Florida.

Others

• Salvo Health: Digital health and nutrition support platform that FDHS has partnered with to deliver 24/7 app-based wellness services. Comparable as the digital care layer in FDHS's distribution strategy and a relevant peer for evaluating the digital GI extension model.

Broad incumbents

• GI Alliance: Largest PE-backed gastroenterology practice platform in the U.S., headquartered in Texas with rapidly expanding multi-state footprint. Comparable in business model (multi-physician GI group with ancillaries and research) but operates at significantly greater scale.
• AdventHealth Surgery Centers: Large integrated health system with multiple surgery/endoscopy centers across Florida, including the Wellswood facility where FDHS performs procedures. Comparable as both a facility partner and a broad incumbent competitor offering GI services within a full hospital network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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