"My primary goal is to provide sophisticated Gastroenterology care in an efficient and caring environment."


Board Certified: Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Fellowship: Gastroenterology, V.A. Hospital, Phoenix
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
M.D.: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
B.A.: Biology, University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Currently
In private practice since 1984
Member, Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas
Chairman, Finance Committee, Digestive Health Associates of Texas
Member, American College of Gastroenterology
Treasurer, past President, Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Member, Board of Trustees, American College of Gastroenterology
Treasurer, American College of Gastroenterology
Medical Director of GI Lab, Texas Health Presbyterian, Rockwall

 

Professional Affiliations
American Gastroenterology Association
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology
Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy


Former Appointments
Endoscopic Lab Director, Valley Baptist Center, 1988-1990
Chief of Medicine, Valley Baptist Center, 1990-1991
Member, Medical Board, Valley Baptist Center, 1990-1991
Member, Board of Councilors, TSGE, 1990-1992
Vice President, TSGE, 1992-1994
President, TSGE, 1994-1996
Chairman, Practice Management Committee, American College of Gastroenterology, 2000-2002
Vice Chair & Chairman, Board of Governors, American College of Gastroenterology, 2000-2004


Honors
UTMB at Galveston, Mu Delta Honorary Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1979
William L. Marr Award in Medicine, 1979 
Marcel Patterson Award for Excellence in the State of Texas, 2006

"75 of the Best Gastroenterologists in America", 2010

Areas of Clinical Interest
Colon Cancer Screening
Pancreato-biliary problems of the GI tract
Gastrointestinal bleeding problems
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease