Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, GI Alliance extends gratitude to the incredible physicians, providers, nurses, and staff who work tirelessly to care for patients and support healthier communities nationwide. Your dedication makes a difference every single day.

We also honor our patients and families, whose trust inspires us to continually raise the bar in digestive health. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and restorative holiday.

08/27/2025

Your liver does a lot more than you might think. Dr. Christopher Christensen, a GI specialist with Gastroenterology Associates and GI Alliance, shares how to keep it healthy and prevent hepatitis.

Hepatitis can develop quietly for years, which is why regular screening and healthy habits are so important. Dr. Christensen breaks down the facts in a recent article and offers practical tips on protecting your liver through vaccines, diet, safe hygiene, and medication awareness. https://bit.ly/4mg37Bp

If you haven’t talked to your doctor about hepatitis screening or your liver health, now is a great time to start.

Hepatitis often progresses without symptoms but can lead to serious liver damage, making early screening essential.

08/21/2025

If heartburn and acid reflux are part of your daily routine, it's time to stop guessing and start getting answers. An EGD is a simple, routine outpatient procedure that helps your doctor see exactly what's happening inside your digestive system. By identifying inflammation, damage, or structural issues early, your GI Alliance provider can offer treatments tailored for lasting relief.

Find out how an EGD can bring you closer to lasting comfort: https://bit.ly/4opDYWY

Struggling with chronic acid reflux? Discover how an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) can diagnose underlying issues and help you find long-term relief.

08/19/2025

Dr. Amit Patel, a GI specialist at GI Alliance of Illinois, recently shared his concerns in a Becker’s article about how falling insurance payments and rising costs are making it harder for doctors to run their practices.

Dr. Patel explains that these financial pressures are especially hard on Medicare patients and are leading to fewer private practices, which means fewer choices for patients. These trends are affecting not only GI care but also other specialties across the country. https://bit.ly/4mmbOdG

GI Alliance remains committed to delivering quality care despite the growing economic challenges faced by medical practices.

Amit Patel, MD, a gastroenterologist with the Evanston-based GI Alliance of Illinois, spoke with Becker’s about one of the most disruptive trends affecting physicians today: shrinking reimbursement rates paired with rising practice expenses. Dr. Amit Patel: The most disruptive trend for physicians...

08/14/2025

What is gastroparesis, and why should you care?

Gastroparesis affects how the stomach muscles move, slowing down digestion. It can cause long-term symptoms like nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and fatigue. While it is often misunderstood, this condition is real and treatable.

This August, GI Alliance is helping raise awareness by sharing resources and encouraging early evaluation. If your stomach is giving you trouble that will not go away, it may be time to seek help. https://bit.ly/4odCr63

Highlighting the Impact of Gastroparesis and Its Connection to Medications like Ozempic

08/11/2025

August is National Wellness Month. At GI Alliance, we believe that small daily habits can lead to big health improvements.

This month, we encourage you to take time for your own well-being. That could mean adding more fiber to your meals, scheduling a preventive screening, drinking more water, or simply managing your stress with rest and movement. https://bit.ly/2pLUGE6

Wellness starts with awareness and continues with action. We are here to support your digestive health journey every step of the way.

Each person’s “healthiest self” is different. We have different bodies, minds, living situations, and people influencing our lives.

08/07/2025

Dr. Gregory Brennan of GI Alliance in Mansfield, Texas, has been named one of the top five GI physicians to watch by Becker's ASC Review. https://bit.ly/41h3Xpt

Dr. Brennan is known for his dedication to improving care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease and for leading research on advanced treatments for ulcerative colitis. His recent study on Upadacitinib highlights the type of cutting-edge work being done at GI Alliance to advance digestive health.

We are proud to have Dr. Brennan as part of our physician-led network focused on expert, compassionate GI care.

These five physicians are making significant contributions at the forefront of gastroenterology. If you’d like to nominate a physician, please email pnewitt@beckershealthcare.com. Bincy Abraham, MD Dr. Abraham is a professor of clinical medicine and director of the Fondren Inflammatory Bowel Disea...

08/05/2025

Vaccines protect your health and your future. During National Immunization Awareness Month, GI Alliance is highlighting one of the most overlooked areas: your liver.

Vaccines for hepatitis A and B are powerful tools in preventing serious liver disease. If you are unsure of your vaccination status or if you have chronic liver conditions, now is the right time to ask your doctor about getting protected.

Health is not just about treatment. It begins with prevention. https://bit.ly/3DDiSOA

During August, AAI is highlighting the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.

08/04/2025

We believe in smarter care for every patient, every visit.

GI Alliance has partnered with Medtronic to bring you GI Genius™, an advanced AI tool that helps doctors detect polyps during colonoscopies more accurately than ever. That means earlier detection, better outcomes, and peace of mind.

A recent article shows how the world’s top health companies are using AI to transform medicine, and we’re proud to be doing our part to bring this life-saving tech to your local clinic.

Curious how AI can help protect your health? Read more: https://bit.ly/3Uzd3tR

AI is fundamental to the competitive strategies of the most advanced healthcare and pharmaceutical firms. Here is how they are adopting AI to be data-driven leaders.

07/30/2025

GI Alliance is bringing the future of colon cancer detection to our patients with GI Genius™, the first FDA-cleared AI-enhanced colonoscopy technology available in the United States.

GI Genius™ uses artificial intelligence to help detect potential polyps with greater speed and precision during your colonoscopy. That means an extra set of (digital) eyes supporting your doctor and giving you added peace of mind when it matters most.

Ask your provider if GI Genius™ is available at your next screening: https://bit.ly/3GfNzy6

This procedure uses artificial intelligence AI to enhance colorectal cancer detection, potentially reducing the chance of missed polyps by up to 50

07/28/2025

Millions of people are living with hepatitis without knowing it. Early detection is key to protecting your liver and maintaining your health. On World Hepatitis Day, GI Alliance encourages you and your loved ones to talk to your doctor about getting screened.

Together, we can prevent serious liver damage through early diagnosis, regular checkups, and effective treatment. Your liver health matters. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Learn more at worldhepatitisday.org.

07/24/2025

Losing weight without trying might sound like a good thing, but if it’s unintentional and persistent, it could be a sign of an underlying digestive condition. GI issues like Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, ulcers, or even certain cancers can cause your body to stop absorbing nutrients the way it should.

If you’ve noticed changes in your weight or appetite without changes in diet or activity, it’s time to check in with a GI specialist. https://bit.ly/44dZrbY

Unexplained weight loss or gain is when a notable drop or increase in weight happens when not trying, and can be a symptom of an underlying illness.