Provider
Kenneth J. Vega, MD, FACP, AGAF
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Digestive Health
About Kenneth J. Vega, MD, FACP, AGAF
Kenneth J. Vega, MD, FACP, AGAF Dr. Vega was born and raised in The Bronx, NY. He graduated from Drew University in 1984 with a major in Zoology and Cornell University Medical College in 1988. Upon graduation, Dr. Vega completed internship/residency in Internal Medicine at the Boston City Hospital in 1991 and fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Temple University in 1995. After fellowship, Dr. Vega has been on the Gastroenterology faculty at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, University of New Mexico, the University of Florida/Jacksonville, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and National Jewish Health prior to his arrival at Augusta University-Medical College of Georgia in 2018. Presently, he is Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Augusta University-Medical College of Georgia. In addition, Dr. Vega retired, in 2013, from the US Army National Guard at the rank of Colonel following 3 overseas deployments providing medical support for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He is the author of more than 60 original articles, reviews and book chapters as well as presented original research at local, regional, national and international scientific meetings.
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Clinical Interests
Reflux, Barrett's esophagus
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Research Interests
Dr. Vega's research focuses on gastrointestinal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal stem cells, esophageal motility, and epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancers along with ethnic/gender disparities in gastrointestinal diseases, treatment and outcome.
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Other Info
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Specialties
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Digestive Health
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Language(s)
English;Spanish
Credentials
Positions
Division Chief, Co-Director - DHC
Professor
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology - Certified
Education and Training
Medical School: Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY - 1988
Internship: Intern - Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA
Residency: Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA - Junior & Senior Resident
Fellowship: Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA - 1995
Locations
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Patient Reviews
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Dr. Vega’s Reviews
February 6, 2024
Dr Vega is an amazing, kind, and knowledgeable doctor who made me feel very comfortable in his care.
January 28, 2024
Thank you Dr. Vega
January 21, 2024
Dr. Vega was excellent!
September 10, 2023
Good experience
August 7, 2023
They. Explain everything
August 4, 2023
Excellent physician, very knowledgeable.
May 19, 2023
Nice
May 19, 2023
Dr.Vega was very pleasant n formative I truly enjoyed the visit n the information he gave me.
March 29, 2023
Dr Vega and his associates are excellent wirh my health care concerns.
March 2, 2023
Dr. Vega explained that we would be making all decisions jointly as we move forward
February 24, 2023
Very professional. I had to wait for awhile but Doctor explained he ran into unexpected issue that slowed him from seeing me. Totally understandable.
February 5, 2023
Again, Dr. Vega and his staff were excellent. I can't praise them enough.
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