Understanding IBS and Treatment Options
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About the Speakers
Kimberly D. Orleck
PA-C, MPH, RD
Kimberly is a gastroenterology leader and VP of APPs at United Digestive, overseeing more than 120 providers. A recognized Key Opinion Leader, she received the ACG’s inaugural PA Award for Clinical Excellence and serves as a member of the GHAPP Board of Trustees. Leveraging her dual expertise as a PA and Registered Dietitian, she is faculty at Emory School of Medicine and a sought-after national speaker specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Jaime G. Ackerman
PA‑C, MPH
Jaime is a gastroenterology PA at Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates/United Digestive, where she provides care in both hospital and outpatient settings and serves on their APP executive board. A dedicated educator, she serves as faculty at Emory University and Mercer University, mentoring PA students and advancing gastroenterology education. She has extensive clinical experience in irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer prevention and is recognized for her compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Amy Ladewski
PA‑C, RD, MMS
Amy is a Physician Assistant specializing in gastroenterology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Digestive Health Institute in Chicago. She focuses on disorders of gut-brain interaction and motility. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as the Vice President of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP), where she leads initiatives to enhance education and professional development for GI advanced practice providers. With a strong background as a registered dietitian, Amy integrates nutrition counseling into her practice and is dedicated to fostering collaborative, patient-centered care.