Ella LePage, M.D.

Education

• Medical Fellowship: Baylor University Medical Center
• Medical Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
• Medical Degree: University Of Texas Medical Branch
• Undergraduate Degree: University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Minor in Chemistry

Professional Affiliations

Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (TSGE) American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Board Certification Internal Medicine

Why Gastroenterology?

During medical school, I became interested in gastroenterology because of the wide range of symptoms and diseases it encompasses. Later, I was also drawn to the hands-on procedures that let gastroenterologists both diagnose and treat problems, as well as the important role the field plays in preventing colorectal cancer. The chronic nature of many gastrointestinal conditions also offered me the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients as we manage their care over time.

Specialization

I enjoy treating a wide range of conditions within gastroenterology and hepatology. My interests include the treatment of general GI disorders such as GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and the prevention of colorectal cancer.

What Can Patients Expect?

During the initial visit, I focus on listening to the patient’s concerns and symptoms so that I can best understand how we can work together towards a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Provider Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and exploring new places. I’m also an avid skier, a big sports fan – especially football – and love spending time with my nieces and family!

Conditions You Treat

Abdominal Pain	Fatty Liver Disease
Acid Reflux	Gastritis
Anal Fissure	GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Barrett’s Esophagus	Pylori – Heliobacter Pylori
Bleeding or Blood in the Stool	Hemorrhoids
Bloating	Hepatitis
Difficile Colitis	Hiatal Hernia
Celiac Disease	IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colitis	IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Colon Cancer	Ileitis
Colorectal Polyps	Iron Deficiency Anemia
Constipation	Jaundice
Crohn’s Disease	Lactose Intolerance
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)	Liver Cirrhosis
Diarrhea	NASH – Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Diverticulitis	Pancreatic Cysts
Diverticulosis	Pancreatitis
Dysphagia	PBC – Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Encopresis	Peptic Ulcers
Eosinophilic Esophagitis	PSC – Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Esophageal Motility Disorder	Ulcerative Colitis
Esophagitis

 

Procedures You Conduct

• Capsule Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
• Enteroscopy
• Esophageal Dilation
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Hemorrhoid Banding