About Us
Nelson A. Tajong, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Lakeside Gastroenterology, with locations in Conroe, Shenandoah, and Huntsville, Texas. He is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized gastroenterology care for his patients.
Dr. Tajong earned his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his internal medicine residency at the Baltimore VA Medical Center - VA Maryland Health Care System in Baltimore, Maryland. He then pursued his gastroenterology fellowship at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia in Pennslyvania.
At Lakeside Gastroenterology, Dr. Tajong takes an integrative, patient-focused, and evidence-based approach to health. He provides care and treatments for abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He also offers preventive care, including colon cancer screenings and colonoscopies.
He has given numerous presentations and lectures throughout his career and is currently a part of several ongoing research projects. In addition, Dr. Tajong is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Tajong is married with three children and currently resides in Montgomery County.
To schedule an appointment at Lakeside Gastroenterology, call one of the offices or book an appointment online today.
Welcome to our practice!
Dr. Sreelatha Reddy is committed to the well-being of her patients and ensures that they get superior and compassionate care at Houston Gastrointestinal & Liver Clinic in Sugarland, Tx.
Dr. Reddy graduated with a Bachelor's of Medicine and Bachelor's of Surgery from the prestigious Health University in India with honors and was awarded a merit-based scholarship to medical school.
After finishing medical school, Dr. Reddy moved to the United States, where she completed her training. She did her internship and residency at Wayne State University in Michigan before completing her fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at University of Texas Health Science Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
After opening her practice in 2001, Dr. Reddy served as the chief of gastroenterology at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Reddy is a member of the medical staff at both Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
Dr. Reddy is double board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and holds memberships with American College of Gastroenterology, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
By educating her patients and encouraging them to participate in a shared decision-making process, Dr. Reddy has committed herself to providing quality and compassionate care for
every patient. Call or make an appointment online today at Houston Gastrointestinal & Liver Clinic in Sugarland to benefit from her passion for gastrointestinal and liver health, nutrition, and wellness.
We strive to provide excellence in the services of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition for the North Houston area. We are committed to providing our patients with the most appropriate healthcare available in a comfortable and compassionate setting.
Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG, has dedicated his professional life to helping people in and around the Greater Houston area find relief from a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. A longtime Houston resident, Dr. Pothuri founded GastroDoxs to provide comprehensive digestive care services in a community that he is proud to call home.
Dr. Pothuri began his medical education at KIMS Medical School, and went on to complete his residency at the University of Massachusetts and his fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. As a board-certified physician in gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Pothuri has embraced a pursuit of continuing education that allows him to expand his medical skills and knowledge. Dr. Pothuri became a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology in 2016. This prestigious title is reserved for GI Physicians who have completed additional work in the field and have been strongly recommended by fellow Gastroenterologists.
His team at GastroDoxs is made up of professionals who take the time to make each patient feel at home, from the moment they enter the practice to the time they leave. This level of commitment to patient care sets GastroDoxs apart, and it's why so many patients in North Houston & Greater Houston refer their friends and family to Dr. Pothuri's care.
In his off time, Dr. Pothuri's hobbies include watching his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers, trying the various delicious cuisines that Houston has to offer and living a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Pothuri and his wife Dr. Vanitha Pothuri's hearts are deeply rooted in philanthropy and at any given time both sit on the boards of various non-profit organizations. The love of Dr. Pothuri's life is his son Rahul.
Ilyas Memon, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants in The Woodlands, Magnolia, Conroe and Willis, Texas. Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Memon focuses on his patients' overall health and well-being, while utilizing the latest in medical technology and treatments.
Dr. Memon is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver disorders and digestive diseases such as colitis, Crohn's disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He's also adept with endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and endoscopy.
After earning his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Memon remained in the city to serve as the house officer in medicine and general surgery at Civil Hospital Karachi.
Dr. Memon then relocated to the United States to complete his internship in internal medicine at State University of New York (SUNY) Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York.
He then completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon went on to do his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital (now Henry Ford Health System) in Detroit.
Dr. Memon is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
He's also a professional member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).
Dr. Memon is fluent in English and Urdu. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and socializing with friends.
Ilyas Memon, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants in The Woodlands, Magnolia, Conroe and Willis, Texas. Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Memon focuses on his patients' overall health and well-being, while utilizing the latest in medical technology and treatments.
Dr. Memon is an experienced gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver disorders and digestive diseases such as colitis, Crohn's disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He's also adept with endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy and endoscopy.
After earning his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Memon remained in the city to serve as the house officer in medicine and general surgery at Civil Hospital Karachi.
Dr. Memon then relocated to the United States to complete his internship in internal medicine at State University of New York (SUNY) Health Sciences Center in Syracuse, New York.
He then completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at Wayne State University-Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Memon went on to do his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital (now Henry Ford Health System) in Detroit.
Dr. Memon is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
He's also a professional member of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).
Dr. Memon is fluent in English and Urdu. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and socializing with friends.
Welcome to our practice!
Dr. Sreelatha Reddy is committed to the well-being of her patients and ensures that they get superior and compassionate care at Houston Gastrointestinal & Liver Clinic in Houston.
Dr. Reddy graduated with a Bachelor's of Medicine and Bachelor's of Surgery from the prestigious Health University in India with honors and was awarded a merit-based scholarship to medical school.
After finishing medical school, Dr. Reddy moved to the United States, where she completed her training. She did her internship and residency at Wayne State University in Michigan before completing her fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at University of Texas Health Science Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
After opening her practice in 2001, Dr. Reddy served as the chief of gastroenterology at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Reddy is a member of the medical staff at both Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
Dr. Reddy is double board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and holds memberships with American College of Gastroenterology, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
By educating her patients and encouraging them to participate in a shared decision-making process, Dr. Reddy has committed herself to providing quality and compassionate care for
every patient. Call or make an appointment online today at Houston Gastrointestinal & Liver Clinic in Houston to benefit from her passion for gastrointestinal and liver health, nutrition, and wellness.
Dr. Zeid Karadsheh is a board certified and fellowship trained gastroenterologist. He specializes in both gastrointestinal disorders and interventional endoscopy.Dr. Karadsheh earned his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology. He completed his medical residencies at Cabrini Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, New York and Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York. He also completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston Massachusetts and his Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Weill Cornell College of Medicine, New York, New York.Dr. KaradshehTMs clinical interests include pancreaticobiliary disorders, colon cancer screening, BarrettTMs esophagus, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
Welcome to our practice!
Dr. Sreelatha Reddy is committed to the well-being of her patients and ensures that they get superior and compassionate care at Houston Gastrointestinal & Liver Clinic in Sugarland, Tx.
Dr. Reddy graduated with a Bachelor's of Medicine and Bachelor's of Surgery from the prestigious Health University in India with honors and was awarded a merit-based scholarship to medical school.
After finishing medical school, Dr. Reddy moved to the United States, where she completed her training. She did her internship and residency at Wayne State University in Michigan before completing her fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at University of Texas Health Science Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
After opening her practice in 2001, Dr. Reddy served as the chief of gastroenterology at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Reddy is a member of the medical staff at both Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
Dr. Reddy is double board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and holds memberships with American College of Gastroenterology, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
By educating her patients and encouraging them to participate in a shared decision-making process, Dr. Reddy has committed herself to providing quality and compassionate care for
every patient. Call or make an appointment online today at Houston Gastrointestinal & Liver Clinic in Sugarland to benefit from her passion for gastrointestinal and liver health, nutrition, and wellness.
About Oforbuike Ewelukwa, MD, MSc
Oforbuike Ewelukwa, MD, MSc, (pronounced Eh-Wey-Luke-Wah) is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology specializing in treating various digestive and liver diseases at Imperial Digestive Health Specialists PLLC in Katy, Texas.
Dr. Ewelukwa completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, where he held the position of Resident Instructor for the Research Scholar Pathway. During the same time, he worked with the Mayo Clinic Division of Gastroenterology as a Research Fellow. He published peer-reviewed articles on Epidemiology and Health Policy relating to gastrointestinal disorders such as Diverticulitis, Hepatitis C, and Fecal Incontinence.
Dr. Ewelukwa then completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology, Liver Diseases, and Nutrition at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. During his Gastroenterology Fellowship, Dr. Ewelukwa was the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's 2018 Visiting Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Fellowship scholar at the University of Chicago, where he engaged in highly interactive clinical rotations, conferences, and case presentations, working closely with renowned experts in this specialized medical field. He also holds a master's degree in Public Health and Health Economics from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.
Dr. Ewelukwa is very detail-oriented and strives to provide comprehensive digestive and liver care to his patients. He prioritizes creating a solid physician-patient relationship, which requires a careful understanding of each patient's peculiar case history before determining the treatment path that would yield the most optimal outcomes. Based on his clinical judgment, Dr. Ewelukwa can perform a wide range of endoscopic and other diagnostic tests before discussing the treatment options with the patient in a shared decision process.
While Dr. Ewelukwa has special interests in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colon Cancer screening, especially for high-risk groups such as African Americans or those with a family history of colon cancer, he also manages other digestive and liver diseases. Due to his excellence in patient care, Dr. Ewelukwa was voted to Houston's Top Doctors and recognized in "Top Docs," H-Texas Magazine in 2018, as well as Houstonia Magazine 2018.
Specializing in gastrointestinal (digestive) disorders at Katy Digestive Center in Katy, Texas, board-certified gastroenterologist Murtaza Arif, MD, offers a variety of solutions to treat acute and chronic digestive health conditions. Dr. Arif is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Arif is a staff member of Katy-area hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Katy and Houston Methodist West.
Graduating with his residency training in Internal Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Arif completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the University of Missouri. He then pursued advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Arif is the author and coauthor of several peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, and book chapters that address gastroenterology conditions and treatments. He is especially passionate about his work in colon cancer screening and prevention.
At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to address digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease, using the latest medical technologies. He offers a complete range of endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and ERCP to ensure patients have answers quickly.
Dr. Arif is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and is known for his compassionate, comprehensive approach and his empathy for patient health care struggles. At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif and his staff provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions, address their queries, and help them develop a better understanding of their symptoms.
TLC Houston's Heartburn Center is dedicated to helping patients in Texas find relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic heartburn. Our heartburn specialists, Dr. Yu, Dr. Scarborough, and Dr. Mehta, are board-certified surgeons who are committed to creating personalized treatment plans that provide relief from the debilitating effects of acid reflux. Non-surgical and surgical treatment options include medication, supported lifestyle changes, LINX System, TIF procedure, Hiatal Hernia Repair, and Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication. If you suffer from symptoms such as chronic cough, difficulty swallowing, or other complications from frequent heartburn, our heartburn doctors can help. Contact us for a consultation.
Digestive Disease Center at Texas Medical Center offers the latest treatments for diseases of the esophagus, colon, intestines, stomach and liver.
Dr. Jafri provides highly personalized care for adults with stomach and digestive issues. Among the conditions he treats, his special interests include abdominal pain, reflux, heartburn and hemorrhoids.
Dr. Jafri provides highly personalized care for adults with stomach and digestive issues. Among the conditions he treats, his special interests include abdominal pain, reflux, heartburn and hemorrhoids.
Dr. Thakkar provides highly personalized care for patients from newborns to 18. Dr. Thakkar specializes in nutrition and endoscopy. Among the many gastrointestinal conditions he treats, he delivers care to patients with constipation, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, reflux and food allergies.
