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Dr. Elsa Canales, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Laredo, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Elsa Canales, MD

Dr. Elsa Canales, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Laredo, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Of Laredo and Laredo Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Canales an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Canales works at Practice in Laredo, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Nausea and Abdominal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Canales' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gastroenterology Consultants of Laredo
    6999 McPherson Rd Ste 220, Laredo, TX 78041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 795-4776
  2. 2
    Laredo Medical Center
    1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 78041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 795-4776

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Doctors Hospital Of Laredo
  • Laredo Medical Center

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Constipation
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Cirrhosis
Vomiting Disorders
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Elsa Canales, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477618429
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Elsa Canales, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Canales is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Canales has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Canales has seen patients for Constipation, Nausea and Abdominal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Canales on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Canales. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Canales.

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