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Dr. Edward Contreras, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Edward Contreras, MD
4.3 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Edward Contreras, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, TX.
Dr. Edward Contreras, MD
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Dr. Edward Contreras, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Waco, TX
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Edward Contreras, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, TX.

About

Dr. Contreras graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Dr. Edward Contreras, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, TX and has 37 years experience. Dr. Contreras currently practices at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital. Dr. Contreras has experience treating conditions like Gastroptosis, Dysphagia and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Contreras received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Contreras' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Contreras also speaks Spanish. Dr. Contreras is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroptosis
Dysphagia
Hemorrhoids
Gastroptosis
Dysphagia
Hemorrhoids
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hypokalemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Pancreas Surgeries
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Infarction
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas-Waco
    364 Richland West Cir, Waco, TX 76712
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Contreras
4.3
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Feb 26, 2025
He is considerate to the patient and accepting of our reality
Jaime Saucedo Maya — Feb 26, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Contreras, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Contreras' profile.

Dr. Contreras frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroptosis, Dysphagia and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Contreras, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edward Contreras, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX

  • Ascension Providence Hospital

    6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX