Kimberly Persley, M.D.

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

I have always had an interest in science. I had the opportunity to rotate with amazing gastroenterologists at Parkland Hospital and Dallas VA Medical Center as a medical student. I knew this was the right specialty for me.

Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and obesity.

Where did you study?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Mount Sinai Medical School.

What certifications do you hold?

Board Certified in Gastroenterology. I am a Fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association.

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

Travel.

Please list your professional affiliations.

American Gastroenterology Association, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Dallas Medical Society.