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Richard M. Sperling, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Richard M. Sperling, M.D.
Dr. Richard Sperling attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, graduating in 1988. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California San Diego Medical Center. He was selected for an additional year as Chief Medical Resident from 1991–1992. Dr. Sperling completed his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco from 1992-1995. He is currently certified in gastroenterology and hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Sperling joined Austin Gastroenterology in 1995.
Dr. Sperling served as Chief of Gastroenterology at Brackenridge Hospital from 1995–1999, and was selected as Consultant of the Year for 1995-96 Dr. Sperling has been selected annually as one of Texas Super Doctors by Texas Monthly Magazine since 2007, and as one of Austin’s Top Doctors by Austin Monthly Magazine since 2017. He has practiced in Austin since 1995. In his free time Dr. Sperling enjoys spending time with his family, jogging, spinning, and outdoor walks and hikes. He remains an avid snow skier.
Education
Medical Degree: Baylor College of Medicine – Houston
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of California, San Diego, Chief Medical Resident
Fellowship: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of California, San Francisco
Associations
American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Texas Medical Association
Travis County Medical Society
Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Location
Austin Gastroenterology – Endoscopy Center I (North)
8015 Shoal Creek Blvd
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78757
Suite 300
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: 512-371-1519