Greater Houston Gastroenterology

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?I was most attracted to Gastroenterology for two main reasons: one to take care of healthy and sick patients and two the combination of endoscopy to allow a very different perspective in the approach to both health and disease. I was also attracted by the large variety the gastrointestinal tract offers. That is, the multitude of organs that can be studied. Gastroenterology also offers the opportunity of immediate healing, chronic management of disease or health maintenance and the possibility of helping through nutrition and not only pharmacology.Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?My approach is patient-centered, with application of best-practice medicine integrated with knowledge and skills acquired over many years of clinical practice. I offer less invasive treatments through the most advanced endoscopic and medical interventions. My goal is to provide compassionate care, comprehensive diagnosis and management within an atmosphere of comfort and trust for my patients.I specialize in: Upper Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Endoscopic removal of large and complicated polyps, ERCP: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Cholangioscopy (Spyglass), Pancreatoscopy (Spyglass), Endoscopic management of complex gastrointestinal disorders, Endoscopic management of complex pancreatobiliary disorders, EUS: Endoscopic Ultrasound, Endoscopic management of Obesity, Endoscopic management of bariatric complications, Endoscopic management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopic management of cancer complications, Endoscopic management of Barrett's esophagus, and Endoscopic management of Zenker's diverticulum.Where did you study?Medical School at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoInternship in Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee Clinical Campus, University of WisconsinResidency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee Clinical Campus, University of WisconsinFellowship at Department of Gastroenterology, University of Texas at Houston, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, The Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, CanadaWhat certifications do you hold?Board certified in GastroenterologyWhat do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?I am an artistic painter, something I have done since my early teens. I like to exercise both indoors and outdoors, and I like to travel. In addition, I enjoy gardening, am an avid book reader and like everything about wines, from making to drinking.Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Baylor College of MedicineClinical Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Texas in HoustonHonors and Awards:Senior Resident Award for Excellence in ClinicalEducation, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1987Outstanding Senior Assistant ResidentMount Sinai Medical Center, 1986-1987Best Medical Student of the Year 1980-1982National Autonomous University of MexicoBest Doctors in America 1996-2014Who is Who, International 1997-2017Who is Who in America 1996-2017Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2000-2017Who is Who in Sciences and Engineering 1996-2017Who is Who in the South West 1997-2017Leading Physicians of the world Award, 2012-2014Top 10 Doctor Award, 2013-2017Excellence in Teaching Award, Baylor College of Medicine, 2010Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?Spanish, Hebrew, YiddishPlease list your professional affiliations.International Association of PancreatologyAmerican Society of Gastrointestinal EndoscopyAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationHouston Gastroenterological AssociationAmerican College of GastroenterologyAmerican Society of Internal MedicineTexas Society of Internal MedicineHarris County Medical SocietyTexas Society of Gastrointestinal EndoscopySouthern Medical AssociationAmerican Society for the Advances of SciencesAsociacion Mexicana de EndoscopiaAsociacion Venezolana de Endoscopia GastrointestinalAsociacion Venezolana de Gastroenterologia