Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Brownsville, TX

Care Philosophy: Since our founding in 2007, Texas Digestive Specialists (initially Gastroenterology Consultants of South Texas) has grown to be the premier digestive health practice serving South Texas, providing Gastroenterology, Colon & Rectal, and Advanced weight loss care. We have a team of highly trained and dedicated healthcare professionals and staff, providing the highest level of care to every patient in a compassionate and timely manner.

Biography: Dr. Nicole Grigg Gutierrez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Brownsville, TX. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Nicole Grigg Gutierrez, MD is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Samuel's belief is that patients should come first, focusing on the patient's immediate medical needs and wellbeing. Patients are included in their treatment plan, ensuring long term goal of wellness.

Biography: Dr. Owen Maat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Brownsville, TX. He is 60 years old. Dr. Owen Maat, MD is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Jason Phillips, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Brownsville, TX. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Jason Phillips, MD is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Michael Martinez is a native of the Rio Grande Valley and a product of the Edinburg school system. After completing undergraduate studies at Princeton University with a degree in psychology and a focus on neuroscience, he went on to receive his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Martinez completed general surgery residency training at Scott and White Hospital in central Texas. He then pursued further specialty training in the area of advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of South Florida at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Martinez is board certified by the American College of Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Dr. Martinez is a full-time advance laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon. He is also part of the surgical faculty for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley surgical residency program. He has published research on topics of bariatric and laparoscopic surgery and has a special interest in the topic of super obesity (BMI 50) and associated comorbid conditions. Dr. Michael Martinez received the Young Physician of the Year Award by the National Hispanic Medical Association in 2018. The recognition is due to him keeping patients as the focus of his practice and helping the Hispanic community.

Biography: Dr. Anthony Galan, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Brownsville, TX. He is 61 years old. Dr. Anthony Galan, MD is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. January Hill is board certified in general surgery and is a fellowship trained bariatric surgeon. She is a Fellow of American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and has performed over 1100 bariatric surgeries. The services and procedures she provides include Advanced Laparoscopy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, revisional Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopy (preoperative and postoperative bariatric patients) , and General Surgery.

Care Philosophy: We are proud to care for the patient as individual and not a person with a disease. We will strive to treat all our patients like they are our family, wihtout considering insurance status, sex or race.

Care Philosophy: I will treat you with the same time, and commitment I would invest on those closest to me. I will put your best health interests first.

Biography: Dr. Michael McKenna, DO is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Brownsville, TX. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 9 years. Dr. Michael McKenna, DO is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Oscar Alvarez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Brownsville, TX. He is 65 years old. Dr. Oscar Alvarez, MD is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center.