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Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 40
Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD
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Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 40
Des Moines, IA
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11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Avila graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, IA and has 11 years experience. Dr. Avila currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and Shannon Medical Center. Dr. Avila has experience treating conditions like Gastritis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Avila received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Avila's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Avila also speaks Arabic. Dr. Avila is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
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
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Feculent Vomiting
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Spleen Cyst
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 222-7600
  2. 2 Shannon Medical Center
    120 E Harris Ave, San Angelo, TX 76903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (325) 747-6741
  3. 3 Office
    17183 Interstate 45 S Ste 640, Shenandoah, TX 77385
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 270-3880
  4. 4 Lakeside Physicians Gastroenterology
    1308 Paluxy Rd Ste 300, Granbury, TX 76048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 579-3978
  5. 5 Houston Health & Gastrointestinal Center
    2414 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 728-3017
  6. 6 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
    3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 529-6111
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Dec 26, 2021
Dr . Avila is very informative and explains everything. Makes you feel comfortable and relaxed.
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Avila's profile.

Dr. Avila frequently treats the following conditions: Gastritis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and Shannon Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Avila, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX

  • Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend

    3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield, OR

  • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

    3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID

  • Shannon Medical Center

    120 E Harris Ave, San Angelo, TX