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Top Doctors in 2026
March 11, 2026
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to our Gastroenterologists who have been recognized on the Top Doctors in Gastroenterology 2026 list. This distinction reflects their dedication to providing exceptional patient care, advancing the field of gastroenterology, and demonstrating continued excellence in clinical practice. We are proud to have such outstanding physicians representing our […]
ACG 2025 Highlights: Faculty and Fellows Receive Poster Awards
December 16, 2025
We are proud to congratulate our faculty and fellows for receiving awards for their posters presented at ACG 2025. Their innovative research, dedication, and commitment to advancing the field of gastroenterology were recognized on a national platform, reflecting the excellence of our division in clinical care, education, and scholarly activity. These achievements highlight their hard […]
Dr. Prabhleen Chahal Educates the Community on Gastric Cancer During KSAT Interview
December 16, 2025
Prabhleen Chahal, MD, MASGE, FACG, board-certified gastroenterologist, advanced endoscopist, and chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of UT San Antonio, was interviewed on KSAT-TV’s GMSA@9 (Good Morning San Antonio). Dr. Chahal discussed gastric (stomach) cancer, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, and advances in […]
Dr. Rajat Garg Featured on Texas Public Radio (TPR) – Important Stomach Cancer Segment
December 16, 2025
Dr. Garg was recently interviewed live on Texas Public Radio’s The Source. During the segment, he discussed stomach cancer — covering its impact in South Texas, warning signs, prevention strategies, and how advanced endoscopy can improve detection and treatment. You can listen to the full story here: Story link: https://www.tpr.org/podcast/the-source/2025-11-24/early-detection-key-as-stomach-cancer-rates-remain-high-among-latinos
Dr. Souleymane Diallo Highlights Gastric Cancer Awareness on Telemundo 60
December 16, 2025
We’re proud to share that Souleymane Diallo, DO, Assistant Professor/ Clinical appeared on KVDA-TV (Telemundo 60 San Antonio) for a live interview about gastric (stomach) cancer. Dr. Diallo discussed gastric cancer’s impact on the community and emphasized the importance of recognizing symptoms and reducing one’s risk. Story Link: https://www.telemundosanantonio.com/video/noticias/video-comunidad-hispana-entre-las-tasas-mas-altas-del-cancer-gastrico/2463635/
Spotlight on Gastric Cancer Awareness Month
December 16, 2025
Our Chief Fellow, Dr. Sylvia Keiser, recently shared her expertise in interviews with KABB-TV and WOAI-TV, helping raise awareness about gastric cancer and the importance of early detection. We’re so proud of her for using her voice to educate the community! KABB-TV (Fox San Antonio):https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/view/2da49b36-0764-424c-9435-b1c799f86e81?token=22153518-38d0-495c-923c-80161127bc90 WOAI-TV (News 4 San Antonio)https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/view/f3cdf811-7564-490c-a59c-74d63a238613?token=22153518-38d0-495c-923c-80161127bc90
GI Fellowship- Program Retreat 2025
November 20, 2025
We were excited to treat the Fellows to a fun day of bonding at the San Antonio Zoo this year.
Congratulations to Dr. Yarra for his award on for ACG Outstanding Research by a Fellow-In-Training
November 20, 2025
UT Health GI Wellness Event- Spurs Game
November 20, 2025
A successful event in the books! We enjoyed an exciting Spurs game with the UT Health GI team.
Milestone Achievement: First Faculty Observership with Dr. Ricardo Almeida at MSRH for Advance Endoscopy with Dr. Franco
November 20, 2025
It was a pleasure welcoming Dr. Ricardo Almeida to MSRH to collaborate with our UT Health GI Advanced Endoscopy team and fellows. We’re excited that this is only the beginning—and we can’t wait to see the incredible work you’ll be doing in Brazil.