Gastroenterology and Hepatology

About Us

The Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine specializes in the medical education, research and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract and liver diseases.

Our screening and diagnostic services use the most advanced equipment for indicated procedures. We also offer several specialized centers including the Barrett's Esophagus Center, and the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center. The Baylor College of Medicine Liver Transplant Program is one of the nation's best.

The Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology participates in research through the Texas Medical Center Digestive Diseases Center. The center facilitates ongoing digestive diseases research, promotes translational research between basic and clinical areas, develops new projects, nurtures new investigators, and provides GI educational activities.

The Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology offers numerous opportunities for physician training at all stages from medical student education to continuing medical education. The gastroenterology fellowship training program is accredited by the American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialties.

Our Mission and Vision

View the mission and vision of the Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Administrative Office and Clinic Location
Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center
McNair Campus
7200 Cambridge St., Suite 8B
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 798-0950
Fax: (713) 798-0951

GI and Hepatology 2018 Annual Report

This annual report outlines some of the achievements and recognition received during 2018.

Researchers Receive National Cancer Institute Funding

Dr. Fasiha Kanwal has received funding from the National Cancer Institute for her U01 grant entitled, "Risk Stratification for and Early Detection of Liver Cancer." Drs. El-Serag, Khaderi and White are co-investigators on the project. The goal of this study is to reduce the mortality of hepatocellular cancer (HCC) by developing personalized indices that combine novel and existing biomarkers with clinical, behavioral and genetic data to improve clinical risk stratification and increase early detection.

NIH renews grant to advance digestive disease research

A National Institutes of Health grant is a commitment to continue the impactful work being done through the Texas Medical Center Digestive Diseases Center.

GI and Hepatology Board Review Course

Our first Baylor College of Medicine GI and Hepatology Board Review Course was a great success! We had over 100 participants from 5 states attend the course in this inaugural year. The talks were outstanding; extremely high yield; and followed the curriculum that was carefully developed by the planning committee. Board style Q&A sessions were very well received. Many thanks to all the speakers who put in incredible amount of effort and time in preparing the talks and Q&A sessions. Early feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Several attendees thought that the Course was better than any other Board Review course that they had attended in the past! Please also join us in congratulating the Course directors, Drs. Patel and Suarez-Gould as well as the planning committee (Drs. Hou, Ketwaroo, Khaderi, Hernaez, and Mansour) for putting together such as successful Course. Also, stay tuned for information about the 2nd Baylor College of Medicine GI/Hepatology Board Review (September 2019).