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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology refers to the diseases of the stomach, oesophagus, small intestine, pancreas, colon and rectum, bile ducts, liver, and gallbladder. The function of the entire digestive system comes under the preview of this speciality.

The Gastroenterology department at UMMC is a centre of excellence that has experts in handling all gastroenterology cases. This department offers highly advanced surgical and medical gastroenterology services to patients of all ages. Our department has facilities in gastrointestinal pathology, oesophagal motility, gastrointestinal oncology, and molecular biology. It also provides advanced care to patients with thoughtful, compassionate and timely care and modern procedures like photodynamic therapy and those involving endoscopic techniques. We also offer acute care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to manage life-threatening illnesses.

The team of physicians comprises highly esteemed and experienced, internationally renowned medical gastroenterologists, gastrointestinal oncologists and surgical gastroenterologists. They offer optimal, evidence-based treatment to patients with the support of speciality trained nurses, technicians and rehabilitation therapists. Our team is committed to improving patients' health and well-being with various gastrointestinal disorders by giving personalized, cost-effective, and quality care. The latest endoscopic procedures are performed for gastrointestinal cancers, gastrointestinal bleeds, and foreign body removal. Gastrointestinal surgeons can manage major treatments related to gastrointestinal surgical problems of the intestines, pancreas and hepatobiliary tract through minimal access surgery. They also carry out diagnostic and preventive purposes in a safe, patient-friendly, and ethical manner.
 

Available Locations

UMMC Main

510 W Tidwell Rd,

Houston, TX 77091

281-618-8500

info@ummc.care

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