About Us

• Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology? I had a marvelous Professor of Gastroenterology in Medical School named Clarence Legerton who brought the coordination of patient symptoms and findings to the bedside in classical Internal Medicine teaching. Later, as endoscopy evolved in the specialty, I found another level of interest and ability that complimented the traditional patient relationship. Do you have a specialty of interest within GI? Liver disease, esophageal disease, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease Where did you study? College: Duke University A.B. Durham, North Carolina Medical College: Medical University of South Carolina M.D. Charleston, South Carolina Internship: Medical College of Georgia Hospitals Augusta, Georgia Residency: Medical College of Georgia Hospitals Augusta, Georgia Fellowship in Gastroenterology: Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas Military: Internal Medicine: United States Air Force Bergstrom Air Force Base Austin, Texas 1971-73 What certifications do you hold? Board certified in Gastroenterology Advanced Cardiac Life Support: American Heart Association Region: Texas Issue Date: 11/04/2016 FELLOWSHIP ELECTIONS Fellow: American College of Gastroenterology Fellow: American College of Physicians Fellow: American Gastroenterology Association What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time? Travel, skiing, golf Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share? THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA: 1998; 2001-2016 THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA: CENTRAL REGION 1996-1997; HOUSTON’S TOP DOCTORS 1998;; and in CONSUMERS’ RESEARCH COUNCIL AMERICA’S TOP PHYSICIANS 2003-2016 Please list your professional affiliations. American College of Physicians– American Society of Internal Medicine American Gastroenterological Association American Medical Association Harris County Medical Society Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Texas Medical Association American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Texas Medical Foundation Texas Gulfcoast Gastroenterological Society Harris County Gastroenterological Association Bassett Society, Duke University – Counselor American College of Gastroenterology – Member American Liver Foundation