Advanced Practice Provider EoE Program (Live/Virtual) | October 2025-APP EoE Course Directors and Faculty Bios

APP EoE Course Directors and Faculty Bios

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The Advanced Practice Providers EoE Course, scheduled for October 3, 2025, features a panel of distinguished faculty specializing in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and related gastrointestinal disorders.<br /><br />Co-Course Directors include Dr. Ilche T. Nonevski, MD, MBA, of Rockford Gastroenterology Associates. Dr. Nonevski completed his GI fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and has research experience in EoE etiology, with clinical interests spanning esophageal diseases and inflammatory bowel conditions. He also served as CFO of his practice and holds a teaching appointment at University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford.<br /><br />Sarel Myburgh, APRN, CNP, MS, from Mayo Clinic Rochester, is a Family Nurse Practitioner focused on esophageal disorder management, particularly esophageal strictures and cancers, with a background in post-thoracic and esophageal surgery care.<br /><br />Additional faculty include Bethany Doerfler, MS, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian at Northwestern Medicine known for integrating nutrition therapy in GI research and patient care; Sarah Enslin, PA-C, a Physician Assistant at University of Rochester Medical Center with expertise in hepato-pancreaticobiliary diseases and GI oncology, also active in national GI committees and education; and Dr. Puanani Hopson, DO, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Children’s Hospital leading pediatric EoE multispecialty clinics and researching biomarkers and AI applications in esophageal biopsy analysis.<br /><br />Also featured are Michael Olson, MD, Assistant Professor of Radiology at Mayo Clinic specializing in abdominal imaging; Safia Salaria, MD, MMHC, a Cleveland Clinic GI and liver pathologist engaged in EoE pathology research and national DEI efforts; and Diana Snyder, MD, Mayo Clinic Assistant Professor with a research focus on EoE, motility disorders, and new treatment evaluations.<br /><br />Collectively, this faculty brings extensive clinical, academic, and research expertise in diagnosing, managing, and studying EoE and gastrointestinal disorders, offering attendees comprehensive insights into current best practices and emerging developments in the field.

Keywords

Eosinophilic Esophagitis

EoE Course 2025

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Esophageal Diseases

Inflammatory Bowel Conditions

Nutrition Therapy in GI

Pediatric Gastroenterology

GI Oncology

Esophageal Biopsy AI

Abdominal Imaging