Men in general tend to have less sensitive guts than women; however, women are more likely to visit a doctor when they are sick and therefore have better health & greater life expectancy. The reason for this could be that men are less aware of their symptoms or are unwilling to acknowledge they have health… Read more »
Having a colonoscopy done is an essential step in preventing colon cancer. That’s why it’s critical to choose the right specialist. A colonoscopy is considered an invasive procedure, so you should feel comfortable with your doctor and trust his/her ability to find possible signs of colon cancer to reduce your risk of disease progression. Here are… Read more »
Most everyone, at some point in their lives, has experienced an upset stomach. But, how do you know if your overall “gut” is healthy or unhealthy? There are many ways an unhealthy gut might manifest itself. Here are a few of the most common indicators: Persistent Upset Stomach – persistent gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or… Read more »
Celiac disease is a severe, autoimmune disease where gluten ingestion causes damage to the small intestine lining. Celiac disease affects an estimated 1 in 100 people worldwide. Celiac disease is hereditary, meaning that it runs in families. People with a first-degree relative with Celiac disease (parent, child, sibling) have a 1 in 10 risk of developing… Read more »
It’s the first day of vacation, and you have your bags packed and a whole itinerary chalked out. A large section of your “Must Visit” list, usually includes eateries you must visit and local cuisines you must try. However, if you are not careful, you can get a digestive problem that can put a damper… Read more »
DALLAS, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GI Alliance (“GIA”), one of the nation’s largest independent gastroenterology services organizations, today announced further expansion in Texas through a partnership with Austin Gastroenterology (“AG”). Founded in 2001, AG specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases and is committed to providing the best healthcare solutions available to patients in Central Texas and the… Read more »
DALLAS, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GI Alliance, one of the nation’s leading independent gastroenterology services organizations, today announced further expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Texas through a partnership with Digestive Health Associates of Texas. Digestive Health Associates of Texas (“DHAT”) has been a leader in digestive health since 1996. DHAT provides comprehensive, high quality, cost-effective patient care and treatment of digestive and… Read more »
DALLAS, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GI Alliance, the nation’s largest independent gastroenterology services organization, today announced expansion in Louisiana through a partnership with the largest GI physician group in the state, Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates (MGA) in New Orleans. Including partner physicians in Baton Rouge and Thibodaux, GI Alliance now represents 49 gastroenterologists and 64 advanced practice providers in the state of Louisiana. Nationwide, GI… Read more »
DALLAS, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GI Alliance, the nation’s largest independent gastroenterology services organization, today announced a partnership with Gastrointestinal Associates (“GI Associates”) in Jackson, Mississippi. GI Alliance now operates in eight states, representing more than 760 providers including over 400 gastroenterologists and physicians and 360 advanced practice providers. Established in 1981, GI Associates is the largest… Read more »
“By Karin McCay | November 5, 2020 at 10:32 PM CST – Updated November 5 at 10:33 PM LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Last year, about 8% of adults in this country delayed or neglected medical care because of the cost. This year, the CDC estimates at least 40% of Americans have delayed or cancelled a medical appointment… Read more »
Patients treated with Humira are at a heightened risk for developing serious infections. COVID-19 has proven to be quite infectious, as the number of cases are still expanding. At GI Alliance, we are dedicated to helping our patients understand their health risks. Let’s discuss what you should know about Humira and how COVID-19 may affect… Read more »
Patients: In order to provide a comfortable and safe environment for our patients and staff, all GI Alliance locations will continue the CDC recommended COVID-19 protection procedures, regardless of some recent city and states adjusting restrictions. All patients will be: Asked to complete COVID-19 survey Checked for fever Required to wear a mask Your doctors… Read more »
Patients, employees and friends are invited to join us in Houston for the Take Steps Walk, organized by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The annual event raises awareness and much-needed funding for Crohn’s and colitis research. Three GI Alliance groups — TDDC, Greater Houston Gastroenterology and Bay Area Gastroenterology — will participate together. Dr. Keith… Read more »
