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There are 47 Gastroenterologists in El Paso, TX and 36% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Esophageal Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders and Anal & Rectal Disorders. Popular hospitals in the area include Las Palmas Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus and The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain.
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  • Female (6)
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  • 5 Stars (4)
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  • 3 Stars And Higher (27)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (28)
  • 1 Star And Higher (30)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Esophageal Disorders (19)
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders (13)
  • Anal & Rectal Disorders (12)
  • Pancreatic Disease (8)
  • Liver Disease (7)
  • Anal & Rectal Surgery (2)
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms (1)

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  • Las Palmas Medical Center (16)
  • The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus (13)
  • The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain (11)
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  • University Medical Center of El Paso (8)
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47 Results for Gastroenterology near El Paso, TX
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Dr. Alfredo Chavez, MD

Gastroenterology
3.3 (28)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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Dr. Ikenna Egbuna, MD

Gastroenterology
4.2 (18)
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 295-8236
On staff at Del Sol Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Alfredo Chavez, MD

Dr. Alfredo Chavez, MD

Gastroenterology
3.3 (28)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. Primary care physicians are not employed by a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(915) 995-7985
On staff at Las Palmas Medical Center

Healthcare at a Glance in El Paso, TX

El Paso features several healthcare facilities, including Las Palmas Medical Center and Hospital of Providence campus networks. Additionally, there is the El Paso Children’s Hospital and the Providence Children’s Hospital for children’s healthcare.

El Paso’s Top-Rated Facilities

Las Palmas Medical Center is high performing in six different procedures and conditions, including:

  • heart failure
  • diabetes
  • kidney failure

U.S. News rates the collective Hospital of Providence campus networks as high performing in six different procedures/conditions, including:

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • kidney failure
  • heart failure
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Gastroenterologist Frequently Asked Questions

Medically reviewed by Saurabh Sethi, M.D., MPH – Written by Tim Jewell
What is a gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists (GIs) are physicians that specialize in treating your gastrointestinal (GI) health needs.

Your GI tract includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

A GI physician is licensed to diagnose and treat common syndromes such as:

GI specialists also perform diagnostic procedures such as:

What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?

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GI specialists can perform the following procedures:

  • endoscopic ultrasound to look inside your GI tract
  • colonoscopy to look at your large intestine (colon)
  • endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • sigmoidoscopy to look at a specific part of your colon called the sigmoid colon
  • liver biopsy to take a tissue sample of your liver for diagnosis or testing
  • double balloon enteroscopy to inflate inside your GI tract to get a better look
  • pancreas scan to check for pancreas abnormalities or conditions
  • liver scan to check for liver abnormalities

This isn't an exhaustive list. Get in touch with your local GI specialist to learn more about their full range of services.

What conditions do gastroenterologists treat?

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GI specialists may treat the following conditions:

This list of conditions isn't exhaustive, either. Talk to a GI specialist for more information on getting a GI condition diagnosed and treated.

What should I ask a gastroenterologist?

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Here are some examples of both general and specific questions to ask a GI specialist during your appointment:

  • How old should I be when I start getting colonoscopies?
  • What should I do if I feel a lump or hardness in my gut?
  • Why haven't I pooped for so long? It's been X days.
  • I've had a stomachache/stomach pain for X days or months. What should I do?
  • Why am I having trouble swallowing?
  • I have blood in my poop. What should I do?
  • Why am I having acid in my throat whenever I eat?
  • Why do I feel like I suddenly have to poop when I eat certain things?
  • Do you know why I'm having these symptoms?
  • Do you think I have IBS? Could it be another condition?
  • Now that you've examined me, what's the next step? Should I take any diagnostic tests or get blood work done?
  • What kind of results can I expect from a GI-related test?
  • What treatments are available for my symptoms or my condition?
  • How will I know if treatments are working? When should I stop one treatment and start another?
  • Are there any side effects of treatments that I should be aware of when I start treatment or medications? How can I minimize my risk of side effects or complications?
  • Is there anything I'm doing or eating that might be causing symptoms? Are there any changes I could make that would help?
  • What can I do to manage my condition?
  • Can my condition be cured? Or will I need to manage it?