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Address
12850 Toepperwein Road
Live Oak, TX 78233
Phone
210-614-1234Hours
Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
Gastro Consultants of SA - San Antonio, TX - Northeast
Gastroenterology in Live Oak, TX
Gastro Consultants of SA - San Antonio, TX - Northeast
12850 Toepperwein Road
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About Darren Spearman, M.D.
Dr. Darren Spearman joins Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio after 20 years of service in the United States Army. He is a cum laude graduate of Clemson University where he received a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. After completing his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, he completed his internship and residency at Brooke Army Medical Center and a gastroenterology fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
While in the Army, Dr. Spearman served as an Environmental Science Officer at the Army Public Health Command which ignited his passion for preventive medicine and his love of science. In addition to his interest in overall digestive health, Dr Spearman has a special interest in colon cancer screening and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). During his time at Brooke Army Medical Center, he served as Primary Investigator for several IBD medication trials.
Although serving as a gastroenterologist in the US Army was both a privilege and an honor for Dr. Spearman, he looks forward to the opportunity to establish long term commitments and relationships with his patients at GCSA. Dr. Spearman is a married father of three young children and while not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, scuba diving, running and cheering for his favorite college football team – the Clemson Tigers.
Dr. Spearman is board certified in gastroenterology and is accepting new patients at our Northeast office.
“I’m passionate about making a difference in someone’s life, which has a different meaning for every patient I meet. One day may afford an opportunity to remove a pre-cancerous polyp in one patient, while a chance to simply listen and offer advice or reassurance may be therapeutic for another patient.”
Bachelor’s Degree
- Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 1996
Medical Degree
- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, 2004
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency
- Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 2004-2007
Gastroenterology Fellowship
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, 2009-2012
Board Certification
- Internal Medicine: 2007
- Gastroenterology: 2012
Faculty Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Awards and Accreditation:
Honors & Awards
- Cum Laude, Clemson University
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr. Spearman is an excellent doctor who truly listens to and understands his patients' concerns. He takes the time to address each issue with care and compassion, ensuring that his patients feel heard and valued. His professionalism, combined with his empathetic approach, creates a comfortable environment where you know your health is in good hands. I highly recommend Dr. Spearman for anyone seeking a knowledgeable and attentive healthcare provider.
It was easy to talk to him and I felt comfortable sharing my concerns. He listened to what I had to say.
Outstanding experience from the start until the finish...Highly skilled
I cannot say that having a colonoscopy is fun, but I can say my experience from the beginning to the end with Dr. Spearman and his office was incredible! The whole entire staff is great and very professional. Please get your colon checked! RTR Dr. Spearman!!
I have been seeing Dr. Spearman for 6 years, During that time, he has performed 2 colonoscopies. There have been no problems with either (and I'm not talkng about the results, clinically). I'm talking about the procedure, itself. This last procedure was over before I even knew it began. I didn't even realize when the anesthesia began and I awoke, not even knowing the procedure had been done and was over.
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4.9
Average Rating