Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near San Marcos, TX

Care Philosophy: My goal with my patients health care is shared decision making and open communication. I do my best to explore all possible treatment options both traditional and natural for my patients. We then decide together as a team which of those options would work best in their situation. Then I have multiple channels available for open communication as I am a believer that the more I stay up to date on what is changing with my patients and what concerns/questions they have, the better I can help them.

Care Philosophy: To provide high quality, affordable gastroenterology and hepatology diagnostic and therapeutic services in a dignified and efficient manner.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Siddiqui is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and specializes in colon cancer screening, hepatology, liver diseases and general gastroenterology. He also specializes in hepatitisC treatment. His philosophy is to treat patients as extended family and to him, Patients Come First.

Biography: Dr. Franklin completed his undergraduate work at Colorado State University. He then went on to earn his Doctorate from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Growing up, Dr. Franklin wanted to care for animals. "I wanted to be a veterinarian, he says. "But, when I joined the military, I ended up working in the hospital, shadowing physicians. I soon became fascinated with the whole process of treating and diagnosing patients, working with people, and making people feel better."Dr. Franklin completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at the Virginia Commonwealth University. There, he was drawn in by the challenges. He says, "Gastro comprises a combination of interaction and procedures. I get to be involved in each patient's care."Looking back, Dr. Franklin remembers his days in the military. He served as a consultant to the US Air Force Surgeon General. He was also involved with policy changes in Air Force gastro medicine. As a Colonel in the Air Force, he also served as Program Director for the SAUSHEC Fellowship Program. He recalls his days in Iraq as the most rewarding experience of his career. He says, "Though my whole experience in the US Air Force was inspiringin Iraq I got to see medicine at its best. It was essential that we work as a team to care for wounded soldiers and civilians. The execution of those efforts was great to witness."Dr. Franklin delivers complete care to each patient. He says, "I try not to just give patients a medical treatment. I try to help them transform their lives, helping them focus on changes that will truly impact their wellbeing."

Care Philosophy: We are Alamo City Surgeons demonstrating expertise in general surgery including thyroid, parathyroid and cancer surgeries and laparoscopic procedures.

Care Philosophy: Comprehensive patient care.