1988-92
Doctor of Medicine
University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, Florida

1984- 88
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Accredited by the American Chemical Society
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

1995-98
Fellow, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

1994-95 Chief Resident, Pediatrics
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women
Orlando, Florida

1992-95 Resident, Pediatrics
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women
Orlando, Florida

1998-Present Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

2001 – Present Preceptor for the Longitudinal Clinical Experience
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

2005 – Present Instructor for the Medical Student Case-Based Conference Series
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa, Florida

1998-Present All Children’s Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida

1998-Present Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida

1998-Present St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
Tampa, Florida

1998-Present Florida Hospital
Tampa, Florida

1998-2005 Brandon Regional Medical Center
Brandon, Florida

State of Florida

State of Tennessee

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition #622

Pediatrics #602339

Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners

2009-2011 Patient's Choice Award

2008-2011 Tampa Bay's Best Doctors

2008-2011 America's Best Doctors

2003-07 Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare

2002 Who’s Who in the World

2001 Who’s Who in Science and Engineering

2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century

1999 Outstanding Young Men of Medicine and Healthcare

1998 NASPGN Fellow Research Award

1998 Elliot V. Newman Award for Outstanding Research

1998 Janssen Pharmaceuticals Research Award

1997 NASPGN/ Mead Johnson Fellow Research Presentation Award

1992 Commencement S peaker for the University of Florida College of
Medicine

1988 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

1986 Alpha Epsilon Delta

Dr. Kaiser was recognized on the Castle-Connolly Top Doctors List for 2012.
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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

Hillsborough County Pediatric Society

Alumni Association of the University of Florida

Phi Beta Kappa

Alumni Association of Furman University

William H. Danforth Society

1995-98 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

1987-88 Investigated the Carbonylation of Unsolvated Organometallic Amides Funded Through a Grant from the Dana Research Foundation

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-He patic Cholestasis Res ponsive 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 K B 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 Al pha 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.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk, D. Brent. Conversion of an Antiproliferative to a Proliferative Response in Intestinal Epithelial Cells by Switching TNF a Signaling from Sustained to Transient MAPK Activation. Oral Presentation at the Plenary Session of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Meeting October 22-25, 1998, in Orlando, Florida. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 1998;27:464

Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk, D. Brent. The Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Antiproliferative Effect, the Activation of MAP Kinase and the Nuclear Translocation of NF K B are Inhibited by 5-Aminosalicylic Acid.

Oral Presentation at the Plenary Session of the Joint European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Meeting May 27-30, 1998, in Toulouse, France.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk, D. Brent. The Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Antiproliferative Effect, the Activation of MAP Kinase and the Nuclear Translocation of NF K B are Inhibited by 5-Aminosalicylic Acid.

Oral Presentation at the Plenary Session of the American Gastroenterology Association Meeting May 16-22, 1998, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Gastroenterology. 1998;114:A887.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk, D. Brent. The Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Antiproliferative Effect, the Activation of MAPK and the Nuclear Translocation of NF K B are Inhibited by 5-Aminosalicylic Acid.

Oral Presentation at the Vanderbilt Research Forum April 3, 1998, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk, D. Brent. Tumor Necrosis Factor Al pha Activates MAP Kinases Through TNF a Rece ptor R1 in Intestinal E pithelial Cells.

Oral Presentation at the Plenary Session of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Meeting October 31-November 2, 1997, in Toronto, Canada. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 1997;25:444.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk, D. Brent. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Receptors R1 (55 kDa) and R2 (75 kDa) Differentially Regulate Intestinal Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Signaling.

Oral Presentation at the American Gastroenterology Association Meeting May 11-14, 1997, in Washington, D.C. Gastroenterology. 1997;112:A884.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Polk, D. Brent. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Receptors R1 (55 kDa) and R2 (75 kDa) Differentially Regulate Intestinal Epithelial Cell Proliferation and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Signaling.

Oral Presentation at the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition/Mead Johnson Research Meeting A pril 3-6, 1997, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Kaiser, Greg C., Bowman, Paula B. and Polk, D. Brent. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Regulates Tyrosine Phosphorylation and Expression of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor in Intestinal Epithelial Cells.

Oral Presentation at the Plenary Session or the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Meeting October 3-5, 1996 in Denver, Colorado. Journal or Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 1996;23:343.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Riedel, Brian D. Traction Diverticulum of the Mid-Eso phagus in a Child Due to Histo plasmosis.

Oral Presentation at the Midwest Pediatric Gastroenterology Meeting August 10-11, 1996, in Maumee Bay, Ohio.

Kaiser, Greg C. and Riedel, Brian D. Intermittent Gastric Volvulus Associated with a Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 21 Month Old Child.

Oral Presentation at the Midwest Pediatric Gastroenterology Meeting August 10-11, 1996, in Maumee Bay, Ohio.

Kaiser, Greg C., Bowman, Paula B. and Polk, D. Brent. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Inhibits EGF-Mediated Intestinal Cell Proliferation.

Poster Presentation at the American Gastroenterology Association Meeting May 18-22, 1996 in San Francisco, California.
Gastroenterology. 1996;110:A1086.

Kaiser, Greg C., Milov, David, E., Erhart, Nora, A. and Bailey, David B.: Massive Pericardial Effusion in a Child Following the Administration of Mesalamine.

Poster Presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology 60 th Annual Scientific Meeting October 16-18, 1995, in New York, New York.

Dr. Kaiser is a native of Tampa and remains active in community events. He is a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association and serves as a board member and football referee. He is also involved in local youth programs throughout Hillsborough county.

Dr. Kaiser also has ties with both the Walt Disney and Anheuser Busch Entertainment Corporations serving as an entertainer and voice over artist for commonly heard recordings such as the monorail.