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Address
12850 Toepperwein Road
Live Oak, TX 78233
Phone
210-614-1234Hours
Closed. Opens Mon at 8 AMQuick 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
Closed. Opens Mon at 8 AM
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About Michael Piesman, M.D.
After a distinguished military career, Dr. Piesman chose to join the physicians at Gastroenterology Consultants in February of 2014. A former Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, he received various awards and commendations during his 15 years of service to the United States. He most recently served as Chief of Clinical Services and Endoscopy at Brooke Army Medical Center, one of the largest gastroenterology fellowship training centers in the country. Dr. Piesman continued his service to the US Armed Forces in the Texas Army National Guard, where he retired as a Colonel in 2016.
Dr. Piesman was born in Moscow, Russia, immigrated to the US in 1981, and grew up in Los Angeles, CA. After earning his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, he served as a physician in the U.S. Army in an effort to repay the country that allowed his family safe exit from Russia. Dr. Piesman excels in all areas of GI and has specialized training in therapeutic endoscopy with special interests in biliary, pancreatic, and esophageal disorders. As a Harvard trained endoscopist, Dr. Piesman helps Gastroenterology Consultants establish the largest and most comprehensive advanced endoscopy service in South Texas. He looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients in the private practice setting where he can diagnose their difficult ailments and discuss their life goals and wishes. Dr. Piesman is an avid runner, having competed in several marathons and triathlons. In his spare time, he enjoys bike riding, reading and traveling with his wife, Elizabeth and their three young sons, Samuel, Tyler and Matthew.
Bachelor’s Degree
- University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 1994
Medical Degree
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, 1998
Internal Medicine Internship & Residency
- Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, 1999-2003
Gastroenterology Fellowship
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 2003-2006
Advanced/Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship
- Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, 2006-2007
Awards and Accreditation:
Honors & Awards
- William Beaumont GI Society Master Endoscopy Award, 2010
- Semifinalist, The Bailey K. Ashford Research Symposium, Washington, DC, 2006
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mentoring Program, 2005
- Army Commendation and Meritorious Service Award, Camp Humphreys, Korea, 2000
- Magna Cum Laude, UCLA, 1994
- Best Doctors List, SA Scene Magazine, 2016, 2017
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
I really appreciated the time Dr. Piesman took to listen to my problem and to explain how we could approach a solution. He was very personable and patient, I would highly recommend him.
All around Awesome! From the time of checking in to the time of being, the final steps interview before the procedure was easy and professional. The back staff provided excellent service, excellent treatment, creating a very pleasant environment. The anesthesiologist got the job done I don't remember much after her. After the procedure doctor provided me a very informative outcome of the results. I'd like to thank everyone for making this a positive experience for something that's not normally looked at as positive.
Dr. Piesman and team are extremely efficient. From the moment you enter their facility you can tell the admin staff through to the professional nursing and physicians staff are all well trained. Concern ABOUT YOU is what they show and strive for. Adjunct providers (anesthia) are on the same wave length. Dr. Piesman presented himself very positively and answered any question I had for him readily. This is THE TEAM to go to!
Very personable and thorough. I’ve been seeing Dr. Piesman for 10 years . I’ve seen another gastroenterologist before, but will not go to anyone other than Dr. Piesman now.
This was the best experience I could ask for for a colonoscopy. They took me in early, finished quickly with no problems and even jump started my car at the end! Anyone needing this kind of procedure, I highly recommend Dr Piesman and his staff!!
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