San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates

Information may not be reliable

Our Commitment to Patient Satisfaction

San Antonio Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center: North
San Antonio Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center

San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates, P.A. (SAGA) provides state-of-the-art medical care to patients through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and liver disease.
Our doctors are experts in all aspects of their specialties including colon cancer screening procedures, GERD treatment, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcer disease and diseases of the liver, biliary system, and pancreas.

SAGA is pleased to announce Dr. Kevin Franklin joined the practice June 1. Read more about Dr. Franklin.

Terrence Howard Joins CDC In Screening Saves Lives Campaign : Grammy-nominated actor Terrence Howard is the latest celebrity to join the Center for Disease Control and Preventions multi-year Screening Saves Lives campaign.
- From Stop Colon Cancer Now
Preparation Process an Essential Part Of Colonoscopies : Patients must closely follow preparation instructions to ensure a successful colonoscopy.

New Study Shows That Screenings Save Medicare Money : Colorectal cancer screening programs targeted at the pre-Medicare population (ages 54-64) could pay for themselves in avoiding future Medicare expenditures.
- From Colorectal Cancer Coalition
Laptops Toast And Discolor Skin : Warm laptops could leave behind unsightly skin spots for some users.
- From CNN Health

Nearly 75 percent of colon cancer cases have no prior family history and most have no symptoms.

In its early stages, colon cancer generally has no symptoms and gives no warnings.

High-fiber diets can help avoid or ease symptoms of constipation, hemorrhoids, IBS and colorectal cancer.

Antibacterial soaps are no more effective at killing germs than regular soap.

Adults who get much more or less than seven hours of sleep a night have a higher mortality rate than those who dont.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death of Americans.

The life expectancy at birth for females is 80.4 years and 75.3 years for males.

On average, water makes up 60 percent of your body weight.

Generally, everyone passes gas at least 12 or more times a day.

About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are over 50.

A high-fiber diet may lower your risk of hemorrhoids and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.