Joseph T. Krill, M.D.

Gastroenterologist

About Joseph T. Krill, M.D.

Dr. Joseph T. Krill, MD, is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Krill uses the latest technology and treatments to provide expert care for patients in Houston. As a gastroenterologist, he is focused on supporting the well-being of the community through his practice.

Dr. Krill covers the full breadth of gastroenterology to address any GI concern that patients have. He provides specialized procedures such as EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), endoscopic anti-reflux therapies, and endoscopic weight loss therapies.

Dr. Krill is also an obesity specialist who provides endoscopic treatments of obesity for patients. He focuses on treatment, management, and providing patients with the tools for proper nutrition. Learn more about how Dr. Krill provides expert care for individuals seeking an obesity doctor in Houston.

Medical Focus: Advanced therapeutic endoscopy which includes minimally invasive endoscopic treatments of obesity and gastroesophageal reflux, diagnosing and treating pancreatobiliary disease through EUS and ERCP, and large polyp resections. Dr. Krill also provides general gastroenterology services which includes screening colonoscopies and upper endoscopies.
Family: Wife and 3 children
Hobbies: When not taking his kids to their baseball and basketball games, Dr. Krill enjoys playing golf, running, and cycling.

Q&A With Dr. Krill

Question: Why Did You Get Into Healthcare?

Dr. Krill: I realized my desire to become a physician as a high school student. I always loved science throughout school and was exposed to medicine early through family members who were physicians. What ultimately drew me to medicine was the application of science to improving the health and welfare of those in my community.

Question: What Drew You To Gastroenterology?

Dr. Krill: In medical school, I enjoyed learning about gastrointestinal physiology and pathology along with the medicine and procedures used to treat them. Additionally, the application of technology to the development of new procedures and techniques particularly appealed to me.

Additional Board Certifications

Texas Medical Board, American Board of Internal Medicine, and Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.

Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Memorial Endoscopy Center
Methodist West Hospital

medical school

University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Houston, TX)

Internship and Residency

Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, Tennessee)

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, Texas).

Advanced Fellowship

Advanced Endoscopy, Baylor College of Medicine (Houston).