IntestinalDiverticulitis near Crosby, TX

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

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: 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.