Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near San Marcos, TX

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

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: 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.

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.

Biography: Dr. Dustin Kiker, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Austin, TX. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Dustin Kiker, MD is affiliated with St. David's Georgetown Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Johnson was destined to be a physician. He never thought of doing anything else. He comes from generations of doctors that date back to the 1800s. Dr. Johnson says, "Choosing gastro was an accident. I ended up training under two men who were Nobel Prize in GI, their enthusiasm for the field was contagious."He completed his Doctorate degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then accepted a Fellowship at the University of North Carolina. During his career, Dr. Johnson served as Staff Physician at Murphy VA Hospital.Dr. Johnson was also on a talk show in San Antonio. It had a 10-minute part where he helped viewers better understand and care for their health. Although the program is no longer on the air, he still spreads the word about colon cancer.Dr. Johnson is a cancer survivor. He says that his own experience battling it only fueled his passion for the cause. He says to his patients in daily practice, "When you're sick or struggling with your health, the last thing that you want to do is sit in a waiting room or be shuffled from room to room and talk to doctors who are busy. My experience only enhanced the human element that must exist in this practice. I am dedicated to being responsive, on time, and focused on my patient's care. I'm focused during every moment I spend with them."

Care Philosophy: I completed my fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Miami. I have practiced in Texas for more than a decade and have extensive experience treating all gastrointestinal and liver diseases. My areas of interest are GERD, colon cancer screening, biliary disorders and liver diseases. As a Gastroenterologist I believe in offering compassionate and comprehensive care to all of my patients.