Ernesto Robalino Gonzaga MD

Ernesto Robalino Gonzaga, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and a gastroenterologist with Penn Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Universidad Particular de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, completed his Internal Medicine residency at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, and pursued fellowship training in Gastroenterology at AdventHealth East Orlando.

Dr. Gonzaga specializes in advanced gastrointestinal disorders and therapeutic endoscopy, with clinical expertise in esophageal and gastric motility disorders, endoscopic mucosal resection, peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), gastric POEM (G-POEM), colorectal neoplasia, and gastrointestinal cancer screening. His research focuses on advancing minimally invasive endoscopic therapies and improving outcomes for patients with complex gastrointestinal diseases.

An active contributor to the medical literature, Dr. Gonzaga has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on advanced endoscopy, gastrointestinal motility, and innovative endoscopic techniques. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care while advancing gastroenterology through clinical research, education, and innovation.