Dr. Kara is a board-certified gastroenterologist dedicated to providing comprehensive care across all aspects of general gastroenterology and hepatology. Driven by a strong passion for preventive medicine, she focuses heavily on colon cancer screening and early intervention for digestive disorders. In addition to her general practice, Dr. Kara has completed advanced training in gastrointestinal motility—expertly managing complex conditions like esophageal disorders and pelvic floor dysfunction—and holds a special interest in providing tailored, compassionate care for both men and women’s gastrointestinal health.

Board certifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology.

Education

Medical Fellowship
Drexel University College of Medicine

Medical Residency
Drexel University College of Medicine

Medical Degree
Ross University School of Medicine

Graduate Degree
Biological Sciences- Drexel University

Undergraduate Degree
Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional Affiliations

• American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society

Awards/Recognition

• “Texas Rising Star Doctor” for several consecutive years

Conditions You Treat

• Abdominal Pain
• Acid Reflux
• Anal Fissure
• Barrett’s Esophagus
• Bleeding or Blood in the Stool
• C. Difficile Colitis
• Celiac Disease
• Colon Cancer
• Colitis
• Colorectal Polyps
• Constipation
• Crohn’s Disease
• Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
• Diarrhea
• Diverticulitis
• Dysphagia
• Eosinophilic Esophagitis
• Esophageal Cancer
• Esophageal Motility Disorder
• Esophagitis
• Fatty Liver Disease
• Gallbladder Disease
• GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• H. Pylori – Heliobacter Pylori
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis
• IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Iron Deficiency Anemia, Peptic Ulcers

Procedures You Perform

• Anorectal Manometry
• Capsule Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
• Esophageal Dilation
• Esophageal Impedance Testing
• Esophageal Manometry (Mobility Study)
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
• Fibroscan