Attending Introduction
Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. Serves as the Director of the Liver Transplant Program at Houston Methodist Transplant Center. Completed residency at Good Samaritan Hospital, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD, and a Gastroenterology/Hepatology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Clinical interests focus on the optimal management of patients with chronic viral hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, liver tumors, cirrhosis, advanced liver disease, liver transplantation, and overall liver health. Their research is centered on clinical trials for antiviral therapies to treat Hepatitis B and C, as well as studies on fatty liver disease, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
You will be able to have hands-on experience in the outpatient setting, including interacting with patients, taking medical histories, performing basic physical exams and observing diagnosis and treatment conditions.
Rotation Description
During your Gastroenterology clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will gain specialized knowledge and experience in managing a wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. This rotation is designed to provide in-depth exposure to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with GI conditions.
Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.
Clinical Skills:
- Patient Assessment: Taking comprehensive patient histories focused on gastrointestinal symptoms, performing targeted physical examinations, and understanding the relevance of findings.
- Diagnostic Techniques: Learning to order and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood tests, stool studies, imaging (e.g., abdominal ultrasound, CT scans), and endoscopic procedures (e.g., colonoscopy, upper endoscopy).
Common Conditions:
- Gastrointestinal Disorders: Managing conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), peptic ulcer disease, and liver diseases (e.g., hepatitis, cirrhosis).
- Functional and Structural Abnormalities: Identifying and treating motility disorders, gastrointestinal bleeding, and malignancies.
Treatment and Management:
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Pharmacological Therapy: Learning about medications used in GI practice, including proton pump inhibitors, antacids, antiemetics, antispasmodics, and immunosuppressants.
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Non-Pharmacological Approaches: Understanding dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and other non-pharmacological interventions to manage GI conditions.
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Long-term Management: Developing skills for managing chronic GI diseases, including follow-up care and monitoring for complications.
Procedural Skills:
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Endoscopic Procedures: Observing and sometimes assisting in procedures like esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy to understand their indications, techniques, and findings.
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Biopsy and Pathology: Understanding when and how to take biopsies during endoscopic procedures and interpreting pathology reports.
Typical Activities/Procedures
Patient Appointments:
Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.
Letter of Recommendation
LORs are on the official clinic letterhead. You may also ask the attending to include hospital affiliations on your LOR, and you can also mention them on your CV and Personal Statement.
Location & Schedule
*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Three addresses in this rotation, personal transportation/rental car required.
