Digestive Health Consultants of Abilene

Digestive Health Consultants of Abilene Providing gastroenterology and hepatology services to the Big Country. Afterwards, he obtained his medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine.

Digestive Health Consultants is home to:

Avery Smith, MD
Avery is originally from Midland, Texas. He graduated from Midland High School and obtained his undergraduate degrees at Midland College and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology and advanced endoscopy at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Jana Stewart, FNP
Jana is originally from Petrolia, TX. She met her husband Taylor and moved to Haskell in 2018. She graduated from Petrolia High School in 2007 and obtained her Associate’s Degree in nursing from Vernon College. She then obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in nursing through Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2018. After that, she continued her education at Chamberlain College of Nursing and obtained her Master’s of Science in Nursing. She worked in PACU at United Regional in Wichita Falls as an RN for a couple years then transferred to PACU at Hendrick Health in Abilene where she worked as an RN for almost 5 years. She now works as a Nurse Practitioner for Digestive Health Consultants where she does hospital rounds and sees patients in the clinic. Shelby Smith, FNP
Shelby is originally from Coppell, Texas. She graduated from Coppell High School and obtained her undergraduate degree in nursing at Abilene Christian University. Following graduation, she worked in the intensive care unit at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. In addition to working as an intensive care nurse, she attended the University of Texas at Tyler and obtained a Family Nurse Practitioner Degree. She developed an understanding of gastroenterology as she practiced outpatient internal medicine before her arrival to Abilene. All of us at Digestive Health Consultants are excited to provide gastroenterology, hepatology, nutritional and endoscopy services to the Big Country. We currently provide clinical services at 1850 Hickory Street, suite 103. In addition, we provide outpatient endoscopy services at Hendrick Medical Center – North. We also assist the Hendrick Health System in providing emergent, inpatient services to the community.

💤 Poor sleep = poor digestion. Prioritize 7–9 hours each night to keep your gut (and you) feeling good.
09/29/2025

💤 Poor sleep = poor digestion. Prioritize 7–9 hours each night to keep your gut (and you) feeling good.

❌ Myth: “Heartburn means you have too much acid.” ✅ Fact: Sometimes it’s actually too little acid or weakened esophageal...
09/25/2025

❌ Myth: “Heartburn means you have too much acid.”
✅ Fact: Sometimes it’s actually too little acid or weakened esophageal function.

🧘‍♀️ Stress less for better digestion. Your gut and brain are connected. Chronic stress = unhappy tummy.
09/22/2025

🧘‍♀️ Stress less for better digestion. Your gut and brain are connected. Chronic stress = unhappy tummy.

💧 Hydration is digestion’s best friend. Water helps break down food and absorb nutrients. Drink up!
09/19/2025

💧 Hydration is digestion’s best friend. Water helps break down food and absorb nutrients. Drink up!

🍭 Too much sugar? Your gut bacteria aren’t fans. Excess sugar can lead to imbalances and bloating.
09/17/2025

🍭 Too much sugar? Your gut bacteria aren’t fans. Excess sugar can lead to imbalances and bloating.

❌ Myth: “Probiotics fix everything.” ✅ Fact: Probiotics can help—but they aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
09/15/2025

❌ Myth: “Probiotics fix everything.”
✅ Fact: Probiotics can help—but they aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

We are providing the best gastroenterology and hepatology care in Abilene TX. Our services ranging from general gastroenterology to Liver & Pancreas Health, Endoscopy and Colonoscopy and Weight Loss plans.

If you constantly feel bloated, sluggish, or foggy it might be your digestion calling for help.
09/12/2025

If you constantly feel bloated, sluggish, or foggy it might be your digestion calling for help.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Gentle movement (like walking) after meals can aid digestion and reduce bloating.
09/10/2025

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Gentle movement (like walking) after meals can aid digestion and reduce bloating.

🦠 Your gut has over 100 trillion microbes. What you eat shapes who they are and how you feel.
09/08/2025

🦠 Your gut has over 100 trillion microbes. What you eat shapes who they are and how you feel.

☕ Coffee might help get things moving—but too much can irritate your gut. Know your limit!
09/05/2025

☕ Coffee might help get things moving—but too much can irritate your gut. Know your limit!

🔧 Happy Labor Day! 🔧Today we honor the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere including those who keep instrumen...
09/01/2025

🔧 Happy Labor Day! 🔧

Today we honor the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere including those who keep instruments in top shape.

From fine-tuning to full repairs, maintenance takes patience, skill, and care.

Just a reminder, we are closed today in observance. Take time to enjoy family, friends, and a little well-deserved rest!

A frequently asked question about referrals!
08/28/2025

A frequently asked question about referrals!

Address

1850 Hickory Street
Abilene, TX
79601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+13252684122

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