---

                  

UT Gastroenterology -  "DDC" Memorial Hermann Digestive Disease Center University of Texas Professional Building Garage 6414 Fannin Street, Suite G-125 Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: 713-704-5910     Fax: 713-704-9938

 

The Memorial Hermann Digestive Disease Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday, except major holidays). UT Professional Building parking garage is located at 6414 Fannin. Cost ranges from $5.00-$10.00 and is subject to change. Valet parking is also available.

---

Dr. Frank Lukens and Dr. David Wolf

Digestive Disease Center - Memorial Hermann

UT Professional Building Garage

6414 Fannin, Suite G 125

Houston, TX 77030

Tel: 713.704.5910

Fax: 713.704.5939

The Digestive Disease Center (DDC), an out-patient center managed by Memorial Hermann Hospital staff, provides high-quality, effective care for patients with disorders of the colon, esophagus, liver, pancreas and stomach. Adults patients are seen in gastroenterology clinics by UT Physicians (UTP) gastroenterologists for diagnosis, treatment, education and management of digestive diseases. As required, endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures and lithotripsy procedures are scheduled.

UTP gastroenterologists provide diagnosis, treatment, education and management related to conditions, such as:

• Irritable bowel syndrome

• Motility problems (the movement of food through the digestive system)

• Malabsorption – a disorder in which the body does not properly absorb nutrients from food

• Acid reflux and indigestion

• ulcerative colitis

• Peptic ulcers

• Crohn’s disease

• Pancreatitis

• Cancer screening

UTP gastroenterologists perform procedures including upper and lower diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP, papillotomy, polypectomy, small bowel entroscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy, esophageal, and ano-rectal motility and intestinal and liver biopsies in the fully equipped outpatient clinical gastroenterology suites with fluoroscopic capabilities.

UTP Gastroenterologists:

  Andrew W. DuPont, M.D.

  Frank J. Lukens, M.D.

  Larry D. Scott, M.D.

  David S. Wolf, M.D.

Hours & Location

 

UT Health Center at Bellaire:

UT Gastroenterology and Hepatology at UT Health Center  

6700 West Loop South, Suite 520
Bellaire, Texas 77401

For appointments Call:
Phone: 713- 572-8122     Fax: 713- 572-0753

UTP Gastroenterologist scheduling patients at the UT Health Center in Bellaire:

       David S. Wolf, M.D.

UTP Hepatologist scheduling patients at the UT Health Center in Bellaire:

       Michael Fallon, M.D.

---

---

 

Texas Liver Center

Memorial Hermann Hospital

6411 Fannin Street, Jones 1-400

Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-704-6800     Fax: 713-704-6616

Texas Liver Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday, except major holidays).

Valet parking is available.

---

Dr. Verma (GI Fellow) and Dr. Fallon

 

Texas Liver Center - Memorial Hermann  

Memorial Hermann Hospital

6411 Fannin, Suite Jones  1-400

Houston, TX 77030 

Tel:   713.704.6800  or   800.985.4837

Fax:  713.704.6616

 The Texas Liver Center(TLC), an out-patient center managed by Memorial Hermann Hospital staff, provides high-quality, effective care for patients with chronic and acute liver disease due to:

• Metabolic disorders

• Cancer

• Infection

• Genetic disorders

• Chemical dependency

Texas Liver Center's Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, Victor Machicao, M.D., Interim Director of Liver Transplantation, Bob Saggi, M.D. and a team of nationally renowned hepatologists and surgeons are committed to providing adults with leading-edge medical care in a compassionate environment. The Texas Liver Center's team of medical experts measures success in practical terms: helping patients live full, productive lives.

Multidisciplinary Approach to Patient Care

The Texas Liver Center offers, in one convenient location - physician expertise and support services to address the needs of patients with all stages of liver disease. These specialists are on the front line of disease management for hepatitis patients, research and surgical advances such as:

•   Transplantation for cancer

•   Living-related transplants

•   Split liver transplants

•   Small bowel transplants

 The multidisciplinary approach emphasizes patient comfort and provides streamlined assessment and treatment plans. Patients are assigned a single coordinator who oversees and schedules individualized treatment plans and ensures continuity of care.

Patient-centered Care

 Patient care plans include assessment, treatment and follow-up. New patients are typically evaluated and diagnosed in two to three days. A team of specialists and support staff meets weekly to formulate and review patients' medical management programs. Should an inpatient procedure or transplant be indicated, physicians utilize advanced imaging techniques and state-of-the-art surgical suites at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Memorial Hermann Hospital is the No. 1 donor hospital in the United States. Transplant candidates receive high priority; the goal is to place patients on the waiting list within two weeks.

Hours and Location:

 The Texas Liver Center office hours are Monday through Friday, 7;30 am to 4:30 pm. Parking in the UT Professional Building Garage is recommended.

 UTP Hepatology Section:

   Michael Fallon, M.D.

   Victor Machicao, M.D.

   Jen Jung Pan, M.D., Ph. D.

 

 

UT Physicians (UTP) Provider Information

UT Physicians (UTP) is a multi-specialty independent physician association, group practice, organized as a 501 (a) corporation under the Texas Medical Practice Act. UTP offers operational and contracting flexibility for the physicians of the University of Texas - Houston, Medical School. UTP has developed and will continue to operationalize patient care centers in the greater Houston communities. UTP entertains case rate and carve out pricing with forward movement to global, specialty and primary care capitation through direct contracting with payor entities. Through the flexibility for the selection of smaller panels within the UTP Network, UTP is able to satisfy the needs of the managed care market.

Managed Care Plans

If you wish to search for a University of Texas Physician (UTP) participating in your managed care plan, please call 1-888-488-3627.

Public Health Information

Important information regarding many diseases related to the digestive system (e.g., Hepatitis A, B, & C and Crohn’s Disease) can be found at the National Institutes of Health - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website.