What tests and procedures are available?

With over three decades of experience, Dr. Winston is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and can diagnose and treat any of your gastroenterological concerns. If you have been referred by your own doctor or we are seeing you without a referral, the following procedures are available to all of our patients in Houston, TX, The Woodlands, TX, and other metro areas:

• Colonoscopy
• Upper Endoscopy
• Remicade Therapy
• Colon Cancer Screening

Why Screen?

Many of these screenings should be a part of scheduled yearly checkups. Men and women who are over the age of 50 should be tested for colon cancer. Early detection is what enables your Houston gastroenterology specialist to provide the kind of care that can prevent the spread of the disease.

Both men and women should also begin colorectal cancer screenings as early as age 40, especially if certain risk factors are present. Consulting with a gastroenterologist will help to determine if you are high-risk and when screenings should begin.

Should I be Concerned?

Screening for various gastroenterological problems is important because sometimes conditions are present even when the patient has no symptoms. However, there are also certain warning signs that can indicate that a gastroenterologist should be consulted. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important that you make an appointment with North Houston Gastroenterology Clinic or with your gastroenterologist in Houston, The Woodlands, or in the surrounding areas:

• Abdominal pain
• Rectal bleeding/diarrhea/bloody stools
• Unexplained weight loss
• Rectal pain or itching
• Heartburn
• Chest pain
• Indigestion
• Swallowing difficulties
• Upper abdominal discomfort

We are usually able to schedule your appointment within a day or two, and you do not need to be referred by another physician. If you are troubled by any of these symptoms, please call for a screening today.

Convenient for you

The North Houston Gastroenterology Clinic and Houston Colon Cancer Screening Center can provide you with every available option for detecting and treating digestive issues. We have state-of-the-art diagnostic tests and treatments for gastroenterological-related illnesses and diseases such as colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, acid reflux, Crohn’s Disease and more.

Most diagnostic tests and screenings, in addition to treatments and procedures, are performed in one convenient facility. Endoscopy procedures are performed at TOPS Hospital. In addition, we have employed cost-saving measures with our in-house pathology lab and Certified Nurse Anesthetist who can administer sedation for those procedures that require it (such as the colonoscopy).

If you need to see a gastroenterologist in The Woodlands or other areas of Houston, contact North Houston Gastroenterology Clinic today. We have the convenience you deserve with our Remicade® infusion center, same- day operative reports, and early morning and lunchtime appointments.

We accept Medicare and all major credit cards. We will work with your insurance carrier to verify insurance, gain any necessary pre-certification, and to process claims.

Call Dr. Winston at 281.440.3618 to schedule an appointment at North Houston Gastroenterology Clinic and Houston Colon Cancer Screening Center.  

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