GASTROENTEROLOGY
Gastroenterology Services at Ali'i Health Center offers a full range of consultative and procedural services for the diagnosis, treatment and management of digestive and gastrointestinal conditions for patients, including preventive colon cancer screening exams.
Robert M. Dy
Rob graduated from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. After finishing Internal Medicine Residency at the University of California, San Francisco and Gastroenterology Fellowship Training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Rob completed an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the Maine Medical Center, in Portland. Prior to moving to The Big Island, he served as Chief of Gastroenterology at the Straub Clinic and Hospital, in Honolulu.
Jacqueline A. Gould, RPA-C, MS, RD (“Jacqui”)
Born and raised in New York, on the North Shores of Long Island, Jacqui developed a passion for science, health and nutrition, initially becoming a Registered Dietitian after graduating from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. As a dietitian working in many different arenas, and after she obtained her Masters degree in Nutrition at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, she increasingly became interested in medicine, especially it’s connection with diet and nutrition. Realizing that her life passion was to enable people to learn as much as possible about their health and how they can optimize it, she pursued a career change after learning about the role of and the significant impact that Physician Assistants have as healthcare providers. After graduating from New York City’s Weill- Cornell Physician Assistant Masters program in 2010, she initially worked in Surgical Intensive Care and Critical Care at St. Francis Hospital Heart Center. Due to a desire for continuity of care and to see patients on an ongoing basis, she accepted a position as a PA at Weill Cornell Gastroenterology in NYC, with a focus on liver diseases. To broaden her gastroenterology experience, she moved on to accept a PA position with Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY (later to become NYU-Long Island Hospital). Working with a large physician academic practice, Jacqui provided services for patients with a wide range of needs including Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, SIBO, Colorectal Screening, Rectal bleeding, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Diverticulitis, Fatty Liver (NASH), Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic diseases, including Autoimmune diseases and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Achalasia, Gastroparesis and other Motility Disorders such as Chronic Idiopathic Constipation. Jacqui and her husband (along with her 2 year old black lab, Boone!), driven by their love of being outdoors, doing anything water related and desire to live in a culturally diverse and nature-enriched environment, have relocated to the Big Island of Hawaii permanently to be a part of the community, both personally and professionally. Call Ali’i Health Center to schedule your prompt consultation with PA Gould for your gastroenterology and GI-related nutrition needs.
Marina Padilla, APRN
Alii Health Center is thrilled to announce the return of a cherished member of our family, Marina Padilla, APRN, to our Gastroenterology department. With the spirit of `ohana at the core of our values, we are de-lighted to welcome back a provider who embodies the warmth, expertise, and dedication that our community deserves.
Marina is a seasoned professional with an impressive journey in the medical field. Starting in 2002, her ca-reer has spanned various roles, displaying her versatil-ity and commitment to healthcare. Marina's educational background is just as expan-sive, holding a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UNCA and an RN/BSN degree from Western Carolina University. Her expertise was further honed with a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.
Her return to AHC is a homecoming after dedicating five years of exclusive practice as a Nurse Practitioner on the Big Island. Marina's recent experience includes work-ing alongside Dr. Alexander Rosenstein, a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon, where she excelled in compassionate and individualized patient care.
As Marina rejoins our `Ohana, she brings with her not only a wealth of knowledge but also a proven track record of empathetic patient care. Her return is a testament to our continued commitment to providing the highest quality care to our community.
We eagerly anticipate the depth of care she will bring to the Gastroenterology depart-ment and the positive impact she will have on our patients' journeys. With Marina's return, we are enhancing our collective expertise and reinforcing our dedication to health and wellness across the islands.
Let us extend our warmest aloha to Marina as she once again becomes an integral part of our Alii Health Center `Ohana.
Services
Abdominal pain and discomfort
Barrett's esophagus
Biliary diseases
Bleeding in the digestive tract
Cancer in any of the gastrointestinal organs
Colitis
Colon polyps
Constipation
Crohn’s disease
Diarrhea
Diverticular disease
Esophageal disorders
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Liver diseases
Nutrition-related disease
Pancreatic diseases
Peptic ulcer disease