Principal Investigators at EBGCR
Vikram Gopal, M.D.
Gastroenterologist Encore Borland Groover Clinical ResearchBiography
Dr. Gopal is a rare Jacksonville native. He was born and raised on Jacksonville’s Westside. After graduating from Stanton College Preparatory School, Dr. Gopal attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia for his Bachelor of Science in Biology. In the summer of 1996, Dr. Gopal was one of four inductees into the Emory University College Hall of Fame, the highest honor bestowed upon an Emory graduate. He continued on to Emory University’s School of Medicine. While in medical school, Dr. Gopal was selected for the 2000 Evangeline T. Papageorge Award for outstanding service to his class. He served as President of his medical school class for the third and fourth years.
From Emory, he moved down to Gainesville, Florida where he completed his internship and residency at the internal medicine department at the University of Florida. While in Gainesville, Dr. Gopal earned two Outstanding Resident Teaching Awards. He later joined Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for his sub-specialty fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology. In his final year of a three year fellowship program, Dr. Gopal was appointed chief fellow for the 2005-2006 term.
Dr. Gopal returned home in July of 2006 to start practice at Borland Groover. Dr. Gopal is interested in all aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology but has special interests in hepatobiliary work, treatment of Barrett’s esophagus and prevention of colorectal cancer. Dr. Gopal’s office is in our Southside location. His hospital practice is primarily based at the Baptist Medical Center’s Downtown campus.
He has served on the board of The American Cancer Society and The American Heart Association. Dr. Gopal is a trustee of the Baptist Health Foundation.
Dr. Gopal is the Baptist Downtown Magnet Spirit Award, Physician of the Year winner for 2012 and 2014. Dr. Gopal was the second runner up for the beaches fine arts series 2016 First Coast Dancing with the Stars Competition. He raised over $14,000 for the arts program for local children. In 2017, Dr. Gopal graduated from the F.B.I. Citizens Academy, Jacksonville Chapter. Jacksonville Magazine has named Dr. Vikram Gopal, as one of the city’s “Top Docs” for multiple years.
Contact Research
Participate in Current Trials
Gastroparesis
Postgraduate Education
2003 – 2006
Fellowship, Gastroenterology
Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2001 – 2003
Residency, Internal Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2000 – 2001
Internship, Internal Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
RESEARCH TRAINING:
3/1/2018 CITI Good Clinical Practice Course
4/22/2016 TransCelerate ICH GCP
4/25/2014 TransCelerate ICH GCP
4/26/2012 CITI Good Clinical Practice Course
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Principal Investigator:
2020-Present Neurogastrx NG101-201, Gastroparesis
2019-2020 Shire SHP621-302, Eosinophilic Esophagitis
2018-2020 Shire SHP621-301, Eosinophilic Esophagitis
2012 Braintree BLI800-440, Bowel Cleansing Treatments
2015 Receptos RPC02-201, Eosinophilic Esophagitis
2012 Santarus C2011-0401, Ulcerative Colitis
2011 Tranzyme TZP102CLG003, Diabetic Gastroparesis
2009 Millennium C13008, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
2009 Millennium C13007, Crohn’s Disease
Sub-Investigator:
2020-Present Lucid EG-CL-102, Adenocarcinoma
2020-Present Lucid EG-CL-101, Barrett’s Esophagus
2018 Vanda VP-VLY-686-2301, Gastroparesis
2017 Medtronic COVSBCC0549 “BLINK”
2016 Eisai E5501-G000-30, Liver Disease
2015 Cook Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Evolution® Biliary Stent System – Fully Covered
2013 Medtronic MA-209, Crohn’s Disease
2013 AbbVie M14-004 “TURQUOISE I”, Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis and HIV
2013 Allergan D5170C00001, Crohn’s Disease
2013 Rebiotix 2014-01, C-Difficile
2013 Ferring 000079, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
2013 Gilead GS-US-337-0108, Chronic Genotype 1 HCV Infection
2013 GSK CCX114643, Crohn’s Disease
2013 Gilead GS-US-342-0102, Chronic HCV Infection
2012 Gilead GS-US-342-0109, Chronic HCV Infection
2012 AbbVie M11-652, Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
2012 GSK CCX114644, Crohn’s Disease
2012 GSK CCX114157, Crohn’s Disease
2012 Gilead GS-US-334-0107, Chronic Genotype 2 or 3 HCV Infection
2012 Gilead GS-US-334-0108, Chronic Genotype 2 or 3 HCV Infection
2012 Gilead GS-US-334-0109, Chronic HCV Infection
2012 Gilead GS-US-342-0109, Chronic Genotype 1 HCV Infection
2012 Gilead GS-US-334-0110, Chronic Genotype 1, 4, 5, or 6 HCV Infection
2012 Gilead GS-US-248-0120, Chronic Genotype 1 HCV Infection
2012 Gilead GS-US-256-0148, Chronic Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Virus Infection
2012 Lexicon LX1033.1-201-IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)
2012 Tranzyme Pharma, Inc. TZP-102-CL-G003, Diabetic Gastroparesis
2012 Janssen TMC435HPC3001, Hepatitis C
2012 Janssen TMC435HPC2002, Hepatitis C
2012 Janssen TMC435-TiDP16, Hepatitis C
2012 Janssen TMC435HPC3007, Hepatitis C
2012 Vertex VX11-950-114, Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C and IL28B CC Genotype
2012 Vertex VX11-950-115, Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Virus and HIV
2011 Coronado CNDO 201-003, Crohn’s Disease
2011 Coronado CNDO 201-002, Crohn’s Disease
2008 Centocor C0524T18, Ulcerative Colitis
2007 BMS IM101084, Crohn’s Disease
2007 Centocor C0524T16, Ulcerative Colitis
2007 Centocor C0524T18, Ulcerative Colitis
2007 Abbott M06-827, Ulcerative Colitis
2007 BMS IM101108, Crohn’s Disease
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
3/2019-Present
Clinical Research Investigator
ENCORE Borland-Groover Clinical Research
Jacksonville, FL
2006-Present
Gastroenterologist, Partner
Borland Groover
Jacksonville, Florida
LEADERSHIP:
Chief of Gastroenterology, Baptist Jacksonville Medical Center 2018-Current
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Citizens Academy graduate 2017
Trustee, Baptist Health Foundation, 2016-Current
Board of Directors, Borland Groover Clinic 2016-2020
Board of Directors, American Heart Association 2013 – 2015
Board Member, American Cancer Society 2011 – 2013
Secretary, Medical Staff of Baptist Medical Center 2011
Credential Committee: Baptist Medical Center 2011-Current
Chief Fellow, Wake Forest University Department of Gastroenterology
House Staff Advisory Committee, University of Florida Internal Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Class President, Senior year, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Class President, Junior year, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
President, Indian Cultural Exchange, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
AWARDS:
Spirit of the Magnet Physician Award, Baptist Medical Center 2012 and 2014
Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, University of Florida College of Medicine, presented by the Class of 2004
Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, University of Florida College of Medicine, presented by the Class of 2002
Dr. Evangeline T. Papageorge Service Award, Emory University School of Medicine
Keynote Speaker for the Emory University Board of Trustees Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
Emory College Hall of Fame, the Highest Honor bestowed upon an Emory University graduate
Overall Excellence Award, Emory University, encompassing Service, Leadership, and Academics