As one of South Texas’ oldest medical
group practices, the clinic provides personalized, state-of-the-art
specialty care, research and education in a comfortable, family-oriented
environment. Our experienced team of physicians, nurses and
technicians help clients to learn about their digestive diseases,
diagnoses, and most appropriate and effective treatment options.
Independently owned and operated, the Gastroenterology Clinic
is under the medical direction of five physicians certified
by the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
What sets the clinic apart from other gastroenterology
groups is its commitment to education, research and community
service. Many of our physicians are faculty members of the
University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Their first-hand involvement in the education of medical students
positions them on forefront of research and technological
advances in the field of gastroenterology. The Gastroenterology
Research of San Antonio (GERSA), the clinic’s research
division, the clinic is authorized to administer special trial
medications that help patients when other treatments have
failed.
Gastroenterology Clinic physicians also have
a long history of steadfast dedication to community service.
They stay active participating in an impressive roster of
professional organizations, medical committees and boards
as well as a variety of community groups. Many have practiced
medicine among at-risk populations in third world countries.
In addition, they are frequent contributors to professional
medical research publications and serve as provocative lecturers
at medical symposia nationwide. Some have won prestigious
teaching awards and have gained international recognition
for their compassionate work as physicians and researchers.
Our patients feel a sense of comfort, knowing our physicians
stay current in their filed and participate in medical advances.