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Center Overview
Borland-Groover Clinic has a dedicated multispecialty research department serving over 40 investigators. Qualified individuals are located within the specialists offices to assist our investigators with implementation of trials.
Our goal is to position our Clinic to offer cutting edge technology in medical services and partner with pharmaceutical organizations to participate in bringing the highest quality, most thoroughly researched medical products to market.
Our network of physicians has expertise in the following areas:
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Rheumatology
- Family Practice/Internal Medicine
Jacksonville is a large metropolitan city with a census of over one million with a diversity of suburban, urban, and rural populations.
Our dedicated research space comprises 1500 square feet, contains a CLIA waived laboratory, a minus 70 freezer, secured refrigerators, centrifuge, secured drug storage, monitor area, IV Infusion area, and patient exam rooms. We are conveniently located one block from I-95 interstate with ample accommodations within walking distance of our clinic.
Our clinical investigators have extensively published on advances in clinical medicine and have been instrumental in the development of new endoscopic and surgical techniques. The clinic offers a unique population of patients not routinely found through academic centers. We are able to implement Phase II-IV clinical trials.
Kyle P. Etzkorn, M.D., is the Medical Director of Clinical Research for Borland-Groover Clinic. We welcome opportunities to collaborate on Phase II-IV clinical drug and device trials. For more information about conducting trials at Borland-Groover Clinic, please contact Laura Hester, CCRP, Clinical Trials Program Director @ 904-680-0871, or lhester@bgclinic.com
Clinical Research Experience
Our trained and experienced staff has over 15 years in the area of clinical research. We hold our ethical standards and study completion foremost as we strive to complete studies timely and in a productive manner.
Our Center conducts Phase II-IV Clinical trials in:
- Gastroenterology
- Rheumatology
- Family Medicine/Internal Medicine
Facility Description
Our facility is located in Jacksonville, Florida. We offer the ability to attract an extremely diverse population. Our site is located in our medical facility that includes a 5-room endoscopy center.
Equipment on site:
- -70° Freezer
- Secured refrigeration
- Scale
- Centrifuge
- Laboratory
- Defibrillator
- Comfortable Monitor Area
- 5-bay IV Infusion Area
- Patient Exam Rooms
Investigator Experience
Medical Director:
- Kyle P. Etzkorn, M.D., FACP
Principal Investigators:
American Board of Gastroenterology
Staff Expertise
Laura Hester, CCRP is acting Director of Clinical Research. She is highly qualified and experienced in Clinical Research.
Sara Benner, R.N., CCRC has 10 years of research experience in cardiology, plastic surgery and gastroenterology.
Robin Toton, R.N. has worked as a research coordinator for Borland-Groover Clinic for over a year and has four years of Gastroenterology experience.
Jackie Hazelip, R.N. has 2 years experience in clinical research with a background in pulmonary medicine and gastroenterology.
Kellanie Anderson is our Research Assistant and has been with Borland-Groover for two years.
Patient Demographics
Jacksonville is a growing metropolitan city with a census of over one million people. Jacksonville also neighbors with the southeastern portion of Georgia and is a base for the military. North Florida and Southern Georgia reaches out to a diverse ethnic population of all ages.
Currently Enrolling Trials
CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.
- A Phase 2/3 Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Golimumab Induction Therapy, Administered Intravenously, in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
- A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Golimumab Maintenance Therapy, Administered Subcutaneously, in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Laura Hester, CCRP
Clinical Research Director
Borland-Groover Clinic
4800 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256 USA
Phone: 904-680-0871
Fax: 904-680-0872
E-mail:
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.
