| PATIENT
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| Digestive
Disease Center | Texas Liver Center | Center
for Swallowing Disorders University Care Plus/ Provider Information Managed Care Contracts | Public Health Information |
| Digestive
Disease Center The Digestive Disease Center (DDC), is one of the most sophisticated gastroenterology facilities in the country and is located adjacent to the UT Professional Building. UT-Houston physicians provide office consultations, diagnostic testing and specialized treatments all in one center. |
| Texas
Liver Center The Texas Liver Center, located in the UT Professional building, is the home of a unique team of UT-Houston gastroenterologists, hepatologists, transplant surgeons, general surgeons and nutritioinists. These doctors are skilled in caring for patients with severe liver disease, including those who may need or who have received a liver transplant. |
| The
Center for Swallowing Disorders Swallowing is a bodily function normally taken for granted; however, impairment of this function can produce symptoms that are both troublesome and, at times, frightening. Severe difficulty with swallowing can lead to weight loss, malnutrition and even, on occasion, pneumonia. Because of the complicated nature of swallowing disorders, a multi-disciplinary effort is often required to effect proper diagnosis and management. The primary purpose of The Center
for Swallowing Disorders is to optimize the care of these Specialty Diagnostic and Treatment
Services Problems we treat: Team Approach to Care Because of the complicated nature of swallowing disorders, the comprehensive approach used by the center offers the best opportunity for a successful outcome. For additional information
or consultations with a member of The Center for Swallowing |
| University
Care Plus (UCP) Provider Information University Care Plus is a multi-specialty independent physician association, group practice, organized as a 501 (a) corporation under the Texas Medical Practice Act. UCP offers operational and contracting flexibility for the physicians of the University of Texas - Houston, Medical School. UCP has developed and will continue to operationalize patient care centers in the greater Houston communities. UCP 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 UCP Network, UCP 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 participating in your managed care plan, please use Option 2 on the UCP Provider page or 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. |
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