Greg Kaiser, MD

Physician’s Office Phone

727-822-4300

Physician’s Office Fax

813-987-2853

Background

Research Summary

• Investigated the Effects of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha and Epidermal Growth Factor on Intestinal Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Intracellular Signaling Funded Through Grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 1995-98
• Investigated the Carbonylation of Unsolvated Organometallic Amides Funded Through a Grant from the Dana Research Foundation, 1987-88

Selected Publications

• Irizarry, K., Rossbach, H.C., Ignacio J., Winesett, M., Kaiser, G.C.: Sickle Cell Intrahepatic Cholestasis With Cholelithiasis.  Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 2006:03-01
• Smith, L.A.; Ignacio, R.A.; Kaiser, G.C.; Lacson, A.G.; Gilbert-Barnes, E.: Gonzalez-Peralta, R. and Wilsey, M.J.: Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome: Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Acid Associated Intra-Hepatic Cholestasis Responsive to Ursodeoxycholic Acid.  Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2005;41:469-73.
• Kaiser, Greg C.; Yan, Fang and Polk, D. Brent: Conversion of a Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha, Antiproliferative Signal to a Proliferative Response in Intestinal Epithelial Cells by Switching MAPK Activation from Sustained to Transient. Experimental Cell Research. 1999;249:349-58.
• Kaiser, Greg C.;Yan, Fang and Polk, D. Brent: Mesalamine Blocks Tumor Necrosis Factor Growth Inhibition and Nuclear Factor KB Activation in Mouse Colonocytes.Gastroenterology.  1999;116:602-9.
• Kaiser, Greg C.; Milov, David, E.; Erhart, Nora, A. and Bailey, David B.: Massive Pericardial Effusion in a Child Following the Administration of Mesalamine.  Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.  1997;25:435-8.
• Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk D. Brent: Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Regulates Proliferation in a Mouse Intestinal Cell Line. Gastroenterology.  1997;112:1231-40.
• Kaiser, Greg C.: Do Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitors Improve Delivery Outcomes?  Journal of the Florida Medical Association. 1991;78:303-7.

Honors

• America’s Best Doctors / Tampa Bay’s Best Doctors, 2008 - Present
• US News and World Report America’s Best Doctors, 2007 - Present
• Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors, 2007 - Present
• NFL Crocket Farnell National Community Recognition Award, 2024
• Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century, 2000
• Outstanding Young Men of Medicine and Healthcare, 1999
• NASPGN Fellow Research Award, 1998
• Vanderbilt Elliot V.  Newman Award for Outstanding Research, 1998
• Janssen Pharmaceuticals National Research Award, 1998
• NASPGHN/Mead Johnson Fellow Research Presentation Award, 1997
• Commencement Speaker for the University of Florida College of Medicine, 1992
• Graduated summa cum laude in Chemistry and magna cum laude overall at Furman, 1988  
• NCAA Athletic Letterman, 1988
• Phi Beta Kappa, 1988 
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1988
• Alpha Epsilon Delta, 1986

Memberships

• North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• American Gastroenterology Association
• Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Medical Association
• Alumni Association of the University of Florida
• The Tampa Club
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Alumni Association of Furman University
• William H. Danforth Society

Professional Activities

• Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) - Game Day Assistant, 2022-Present 
• National Football League (NFL) - Game Official / Game Day Assistant, 2021-Present 
• National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame - Board Member, 2017-Present
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - American Athletic Conference - Auxiliary Game Official, 2005-Present
• Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA) - Member, 1998- Present
• West Coast Officials Association - Vice President of Football and Director of Officials, 1998-Present