Dr. Lisko completed his undergraduate work at Gustavus Adolphus College in 1993, majoring in European History. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota where he also completed his internship and residency. Following his residency, he served as chief resident at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis. Dr. Lisko completed a three year fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Minnesota. He joined Minnesota Gastroenterology in July 2004. Dr. Lisko is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Dr. Leon graduated with honors from the University of Illinois Medical School in 1980, having completed his undergraduate work at the same institution. His internship and residency were performed in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor. Following completion of his residency, Dr. Leon moved to Seattle, where he finished his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Washington.

Professional Background

Dr. Ganz completed his undergraduate work at the University of Illinois, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1980. He performed both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. His fellowship in gastroenterology was completed at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Angela completed her undergraduate studies at Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota in 2003, graduating Cum Laude. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology along with a concentration in Biomedical Studies. After college, Angela worked as a clinic assistant with Minnesota Gastroenterology for two years. In 2006, she began the Physician Assistant Program at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa, graduating in May of 2008. She rejoined Minnesota Gastroenterology in the summer of 2008.

Andrew completed his undergraduate studies at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 2005. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. After college, Andrew worked as a medical assistant and office coordinator with the Center for Children's Digestive Health in Park Ridge, Illinois for two years. In 2007 he began the Physician Assistant Program at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, graduating in December of 2009. He joined Minnesota Gastroenterology in 2010.

Experience

Dr. Barancin has been a practicing physician since 2003. She recently completed fellowships in gastroenterology, liver disease and endoscopic ultrasound at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Barancin joined Minnesota Gastroenterology in 2009.

Special Interests

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Biliary and pancreatic disease
• GI oncology

Accomplishments

Dr. Barancin has been a presenter at Digestive Disease Week, an annual meeting of GI professionals from around the world.