Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center

Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center

The Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center located in Houston texas City; offers the widest range of patient-centered services in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the digestive tract and liver. These mainly include conditions involving the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. As part of your care, our Hospital’s Gastroenterology and Hepatology Specialists work closely with other teams of Specialists to determine the most appropriate treatment for your individual needs.

We have 40 years of experience in the area of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; in addition to having more than 60 Medical Specialists and Subspecialists in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 25 Medical Endoscopists, Infrastructure and State-of-the-art Technology to provide diagnostic certainty, through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary model with personalized attention within our facilities.

During your stay at the Médica Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center you will have 20 certified Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists Specialists on a permanent basis; assigned to our service, who remain on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In the hospitalization area of Saint Anton you will have a permanent team of health personnel that is made up of: An Assigned Physician in charge of the floor, Resident Physicians, Undergraduate Internal Physicians, Head of Floor Nurses, Nursing Staff, Staff of Nutrition, Pharmacovigilance and stretcher-bearers, who remain on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In 2020, Hospital Saint Anton was the best qualified in the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Specialty according to the FUNSALUD / Expansión 2020 ranking.

Since 2013 we have been members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, this allows us to work together with the Mayo Clinic, the #1 Hospital in the United States, according to US News & World Report.

Saint Anton was the first hospital outside the United States to affiliate with the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Since June 2018, Saint Anton is the first hospital outside the United States to have a Mayo Clinic office.

Why choose the Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center

Extensive Experience.- Saint Anton Gastroenterology and Hepatology Specialists have extensive experience helping people with all kinds of digestive conditions, including extremely rare ones. Every year, more than 5,000 people with digestive conditions are cared for and treated within our Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center.

Investigation.-Pioneering medical research, Saint Anton means patients have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities and more than 100 innovative clinical trials related to digestive disorders and care. Gastroenterologists at Saint Anton are constantly seeking new knowledge to improve diagnosis and therapies for patients with digestive disorders.

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Areas and Services of the Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center

• Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinic for adults.
• Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic.
• Obesity and Digestive Diseases Clinic.
• Endoscopy and Colonoscopy Area.
• Fibroscan study (used to detect fibrosis and liver fat).
• Hospitalization.
• Offices.
• Emergencies.
• Ambulatory surgeries.
• General Surgery.
• Transplant Surgery.

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

At Saint Anton’s Center for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy, children and adolescents with digestive disorders receive medical care with Gastroenterology Specialists and Pediatric Subspecialists, who also work closely with other Pediatric Specialists to provide comprehensive care to children.

cutting-edge technology

Our Center’s Gastroenterology resources include the latest in endoscopic equipment and minimally invasive techniques.
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including enteral stents, biliary stents, esophageal variceal banding, small bowel enteroscopy, endoscopic treatment for gastrointestinal bleeding, and endoscopic ultrasound.
Radiofrequency treatment for Barrett’s Esophagus or early esophageal cancer, minimally invasive anti-reflux procedures and anti-reflux surgery for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
State-of-the-art tests for gastrointestinal motility disorders, including chronic constipation. Testing includes radionuclide gastric and intestinal transit studies, 24-hour pH monitoring, esophageal, gastroduodenal, and colonic motility, ambulatory motility recordings, and provocation tests for noncardiac chest pain.

Studies we frequently perform

Endoscopies.- It is a procedure where a probe that has a camera is inserted through the mouth, to examine the digestive system.

Each year, our more than 25 Endoscopic Subspecialty Physicians perform more than 1,000 minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. These include upper GI endoscopy (also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), colonoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy, and endoscopic ultrasound.
Endoscopy has 2 main functions:
Diagnosis:

• Investigate digestive signs and symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, bleeding, or abdominal pain.
• Obtain tissue samples (biopsy) to detect gastrointestinal diseases and disorders that cause bleeding, anemia, or cancer of the digestive system.What are the diseases or disorders that are detected with endoscopy? The most common are Barrett’s esophagus, ulcers, cancer, esophageal varices and tumors.

Treatment:
• Digestive system problems can be resolved by using special instruments to remove polyps, remove foreign objects, or cauterize ulcers.

Pre-study preparations

• It is necessary that you stop consuming food and liquids 8 hours before the procedure, since the stomach must be empty.
• During your appointment prior to the procedure, you must inform your Doctor if you are taking any medication or supplement.

during the procedure

Endoscopy is very well tolerated because it is performed under sedation.
Generally, an endoscopy is an outpatient procedure with a hospital stay of approximately 2 hours.
At Saint Anton, we have highly specialized doctors who have extensive experience in endoscopies and sedation, in addition, our cutting-edge technology provides a quality, comfortable, and hygienic environment for our patients.

fibroscan

Fibroscan.- The Fibroscan® or transient elastography is a non-invasive study that is used to evaluate Liver Fibrosis, by measuring the elasticity or rigidity of the liver using ultrasound waves. In some equipment it is possible to also measure the amount of fat in the liver.

How is a Fibroscan® performed?

The Fibroscan® is performed on an outpatient basis, with the patient lying on their back with the right arm behind the neck to separate the spaces between the ribs. Measurements are made on the right side of the liver, the probe is placed on the skin between the ribs. 10 valid measurements must be made, at least 4 hours of total fasting are required and the duration of the study is 10-15 minutes.
Liver Fibrosis is the accumulation of scar tissue, the result of inflammation of the liver and death of liver cells. If left untreated, it can cause diseases such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, or even death.

colonoscopy

Colonoscopy.- Colonoscopy works through a colonoscope, which, thanks to a video camera attached to it, the Doctor will be able to visualize any condition that may exist, and thus, decide what measures should be taken to cure it.
This minimally invasive study is used to detect diseases in the colon, such as:

• Rectal bleeding.
• Chronic diarrhea.
• Abdominal pain.
• Chronic constipation.
• Colon cancer.
• Cancer precursor lesions (polyps).

Pre-study preparations

• Generally, Doctors will ask you to follow a special diet one day before the procedure.
• They will also ask you to take laxatives the night before, or the same day, to carry out the cleaning process.
• If you take any medication on a regular basis, do not forget to tell your doctor so that he can make the necessary adjustments.

Study duration

The procedure takes between 30 and 60 minutes. It is not necessary that you stay in the Hospital, although it is preferable that someone accompany you.
At Saint Anton, we have highly specialized doctors who have extensive experience in colonoscopies, in addition, our state-of-the-art facilities provide a quality, comfortable, and hygienic environment for our patients.

Our Team of Medical Specialists.

Our Medical Specialists at the Saint Anton Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center have nationally and internationally recognized knowledge and experience in the treatment of people with digestive conditions.
The Medical Specialists at Saint Anton work together to provide you with comprehensive care while taking the time to listen to you, answer your questions, and address your needs as a whole person.
At the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy Center we have the following health personnel:• Specialized Gastroenterologists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Nurses and Medical Assistants with extensive experience in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Motility.
• Medical Specialists and Subspecialists in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Pancreas, Transplants, Surgery, Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Motility.At Saint Anton, the patient is the center of all our efforts, therefore they will receive the best care through a multidisciplinary team, valuing their time, the results of their studies are available quickly and appointments are scheduled in conjunction with our International Medicine staff.