Gastroenterology Services

Our team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals work together to diagnose and treat digestive disorders, including diseases of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, biliary (gallbladder, bile ducts and bile) tree, small intestine and colon, with leading-edge technology and research. Houston Methodist's advanced treatment options, psychological support, pain management, rehabilitation and palliative care all add up to a comprehensive approach and personalized experience that begins with your very first visit.

Houston Methodist physicians collaborate in the fields of gastroenterology, surgery, oncology and radiology to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, innovative and compassionate care. Our gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal surgeons use sophisticated, state-of-the-art imaging technologies to evaluate the physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, assisting in diagnosis and the latest and most comprehensive treatment options. A full range of tests and services are available for successfully treating both major and minor digestive conditions, including:

• Achalasia
• Colonoscopy
• Colorectal cancer
• Colorectal surgery 
• Digestive disorders
• Digestive surgery
• Diverticulitis 
• Endocrine surgery
• Gallstones 
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Gastrointestinal cancers and premalignant disorders  
• Heartburn 
• Hiatal hernias 
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
• Lactose intolerance 
• Liver disease (hepatitis, cirrhosis)
• Pancreatic and biliary diseases 
• Ulcer diseases