Tony S. Brar, MD, Program Director
Dr. Tony S. Brar is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in interventional endoscopy. He is originally from Tampa, Florida. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Florida, with a bachelor’s degree in biology and minor in public health. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the Florida State University College of Medicine, and subsequently completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Brar remained at the University of Florida to complete his gastroenterology fellowship, where he served as chief fellow. He decided to pursue further specialization in advanced endoscopy at the Center for Interventional Endoscopy at Advent Health in Orlando, one of the premier high-volume centers for therapeutic endoscopy in the country.
Dr. Brar is the recipient of numerous awards for both his research and academic teaching. He has also been inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, a national organization that honors physicians recognized for demonstrating excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service. His clinical interests include pancreatic and biliary disorders, therapeutic endosonography, endoscopic bariatrics, ablative therapies for Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic therapy for reflux, luminal stenting, and third space endoscopy.
Yaseen Perbtani, DO, Associate Program Director
Born in Miami, FL, Dr. Perbtani is a skilled gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist focusing on minimally invasive digestive care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL, before completing his Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Florida. He then pursued an 18-month Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship at UF, refining his expertise in procedures such as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).
Since joining Digestive Disease Associates in 2021, Dr. Perbtani has specialized in diagnosing and treating pancreaticobiliary diseases and advanced therapeutic endoscopy. His expertise includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, endoscopic mucosal and submucosal dissection of complex polyps, the treatment of esophageal and gastric motility disorders with POEM, and the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF).
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Perbtani has a special interest in endoscopic bariatrics, health, and nutrition. He is passionate about minimally invasive weight-loss interventions and their role in improving metabolic health and overall well-being. His approach integrates advanced endoscopic therapies with evidence-based nutritional and lifestyle strategies to help patients achieve sustainable, long-term health benefits.
Dr. Perbtani is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Central Florida and the Co-Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at North Florida Regional Medical Center. In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, he has published extensively in advanced endoscopy, contributing to the development of innovative techniques and improving patient care.