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Dr. Jay Takata, MD
Overview of Dr. Jay Takata, MD
Dr. Jay Takata, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Athens, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with UT Health Athens. Patients rated Dr. Takata an average 3.5 star rating.
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Dr. Takata's Office Locations
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Athens Hospital LLC2000 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751 Directions (903) 676-1013
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Safer House115 S Murchison St, Athens, TX 75751 Directions (903) 677-3737
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- UT Health Athens
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Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
Ascites
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Nausea
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Infarction
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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
Manometry
pH Probe
Puncture Aspiration
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
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Chronic Gastritis
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Constipation
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Dysphagia
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Gastritis
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Hemorrhoids
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Anal or Rectal Pain
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Colorectal Polyp
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Crohn's Disease
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Dehydration
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Duodenal Ulcer
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Enteritis
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Esophagitis
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Gallstones
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Gastroptosis
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Hepatitis C
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Reflux Esophagitis
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Splenomegaly
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Vomiting Disorders
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Manometry
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Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Acute Gastritis
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Bile Duct Obstruction
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Biliary Cirrhosis
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Boerhaave's Syndrome
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Celiac Disease
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Congenital Achalasia
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Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
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Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Duodenal Cancer
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Esophageal Ulcer
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Folate Deficiency Anemia
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Food Allergy
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Heartburn
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Hemochromatosis
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Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Ileus
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Indigestion
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Ischemic Colitis
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Lactose Intolerance
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Megacolon
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
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Pancreatitis
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Peptic Ulcer
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Pinworm
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Potassium Deficiency
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Rectal Ulcer
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Small Intestine Infarction
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Stomal Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Viral Enteritis
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Viral Hepatitis
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Viral Infection
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Vitamin_Deficiency
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Biliary Drainage
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
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Gallbladder Scan
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis B Virus Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Hepatitis Screening
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Impedance Testing
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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Liver Biopsy
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Liver Function Test
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pH Probe
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Puncture Aspiration
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Screening Colonoscopy
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
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Ultrasound, Esophageal
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VAP Lipid Testing
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Wireless pH Testing
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3.5
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Based on 31 ratings
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About Dr. Jay Takata, MD
Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience
- 35 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1083801518
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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Dr. Takata has seen patients for Diarrhea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Takata on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
31 patients have reviewed Dr. Takata. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Takata.
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