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Dr. Richard Otero, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. Richard Otero, MD
4.4 (53 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Otero, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
San Antonio, TX
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Dr. Richard Otero, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.

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Dr. Otero graduated from University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Richard Otero, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Otero currently practices at San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center and Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Dr. Otero has experience treating conditions like Esophagitis, Gastroptosis and Reflux Esophagitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Otero received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 53 times. Dr. Otero's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Otero is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophagitis
Gastroptosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gastroptosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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

Locations

  1. 1 San Antonio TX Endoscopy Asc Lpthe
    520 E Euclid Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
  2. 2 Skin Cancer Dermatology PLLC
    3327 Research Plz Ste 414, San Antonio, TX 78235

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Otero
4.4
Based on 53 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Sep 16, 2024
Dr. Otero is a caring, relatable, and professional physician. He leaves no stone unturned when a new issue might arise. I’m so thankful he is my Gastroenterologist.
— Sep 16, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Dallas
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Otero, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Otero's profile.

Dr. Otero frequently treats the following conditions: Esophagitis, Gastroptosis and Reflux Esophagitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Otero, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Val Verde Regional Medical Center, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center and Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Otero, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Metropolitan Methodist Hospital

    1310 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97, Jourdanton, TX

  • Val Verde Regional Medical Center

    801 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX

  • Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center

    3333 N Foster Maldonado Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX

  • Connally Memorial Medical Center

    499 10th St, Floresville, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • Uvalde Memorial Hospital

    1025 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde, TX