Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Humble, TX

Biography: Pragnesh Patel, MD, is a highly-respected practitioner in gastrointestinal diseases and complex liver and pancreaticobiliary diseases at Houston Regional Gastroenterology Institute in Texas, treating patients in the Sugar Land and Humble clinics. He is proud to call Houston his second home; he was born in Surat, India, where he earned his medical degree from Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER).A move to Houston, Texas, in 2010 began an intensive period of study for Dr. Patel. His post-graduate training at the world-renowned Texas Medical Center included a residency and fellowships. A residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was followed by a move to Baylor College of Medicine for a fellowship in transplant hepatology, before finishing years of medical education with a fellowship in gastroenterology at Houston Methodist Hospital Weill Cornell.Dr. Patel became known during his training for publishing research articles in international journals and presenting at conferences. He keenly advocates an environment where patients are actively encouraged to engage with their care program.

Care Philosophy: Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPc) Member, American College of Physicians (ACP) Member, American College of Gastrointerology (ACG) Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Member, Amer

Care Philosophy: Dr Le believes in patient education and takes his time to explain complex medical terms in simple to understand words. Decision making is shared with the informed patient to take into account what is important from the patients perspective. He believes patient should be treated with dignity and compassion and this shows in his good bedside manners.

Biography: Dr. George Nunez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Kingwood, TX. He is 70 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. George Nunez, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Care Philosophy: We operate on three guiding principles: Patient First, Quality Centric, and Provider-Led.As the largest and most reputable team of gastroenterology experts in the US, we provide unparalleled patient care with nationwide access.

Care Philosophy: We operate on three guiding principles: Patient First, Quality Centric, and Provider-Led.As the largest and most reputable team of gastroenterology experts in the US, we provide unparalleled patient care with nationwide access.

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Care Philosophy: Dr. Behara takes pride in providing highly personalized comprehensive care of digestive diseases.

Care Philosophy: Patient care is a partnership between the physician and the patient. Engagement and connection from both sides are needed to achieve optimal results.

Biography: Dr. Sushovan Guha obtained his MD from University of Madras, India and subsequently graduated with MA in Microbiology and Immunology from the Columbia University, NY. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. Dr. Guha then joined the prestigious Specialty Training and Advanced Research (STAR) Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA where he also received his PhD from the Molecular Biology Institute under the astute tutelage of Professor Enrique Rozengurt. Dr. Guha joined the University of Texas (UT) MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and later was recruited to the McGovern Medical School and UT Health Science center in Houston, TX as an Associate Professor and Associate Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He then joined the University of Arizona College of Medicine at Phoenix, AZ as inaugural Chief of Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Guha finally came back to Houston and is currently a part-time Professor of Medicine and Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the McGovern Medical School and UT Health Science Center in Houston, TX. After several years in academic medicine, Dr. Guha has recently joined Houston Regional Gastroenterology Institute Institute (HRGI) in Houston, TX as a practicing gastroenterologist and hepatologist. Dr. Guha also holds the Clinical Professor of Medicine position in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Tilman J. Fertitta School of Medicine, University of Houston in Houston, TX.Dr. Guha's clinical practice focuses on the entire spectrum of general gastroenterology with special emphasis on screening and surveillance of colorectal cancer. Dr. Guha performs all general gastroenterology procedures including upper endoscopy, enteroscopy, colonoscopy, various hemostasis techniques and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). In addition, Dr. Guha performs endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for large and flat polyps in colon and rectum.Dr. Guha is active in several committees of American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) including Center for GI Innovation and Technology (CGIT) and e-Learning committee, respectively.Dr. Guha's past research comprised of both clinical and laboratory-based investigations. He has significant expertise in clinical outcomes research including meta-analysis and systematic reviews. Dr. Guha had received a NIH grant (R21) to investigate novel K-ras dependent signaling pathway in pancreatic cancer. Currently his research is focused on applications of artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning in several GI topics including generative AI for clinical practice, predictive analytics, assessing quality indicators in screening colonoscopy, operational efficiency in endoscopy unit and clinic, and image analysis in endoscopic procedures.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Garay believes in quality health care with excellent long term outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Ahmed Ouni is a vibrant and dedicated gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopy, serving the Houston, Texas community. Born in Tunis, Tunisia, Dr. Ouni's journey from North Africa to the heart of Texas has been nothing short of inspiring.After earning his bachelor's degree in neuroscience from New York University, Dr. Ouni pursued his MD at the University of Florida College of Medicine. There, he shone brightly, earning accolades such as Intern of the Month and the Internal Medicine Resident Teacher Award. His passion for gastroenterology led him to complete a general GI fellowship at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and an advanced endoscopy fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Ouni's research interests in advanced therapies and bariatrics have seen his work featured at major conferences and in leading journals. He treats all gastrointestinal-related conditions, bringing a comprehensive and compassionate approach to his practice.

Care Philosophy: We strive to serve our young patients with the best care possible in a comfortable environment