Gastroenterologist & Esophagus/Stomach Cancer Researcher @BCMHouston @bcm_gihep | cancer epidemiology | technology, #AI in medicine. ⛪️ 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 👩🏻‍⚕️🇰🇷

Houston, Texas
Joined February 2009
💡What’s next for innovation in GI? This afternoon, @MimiTanMD, Eric Shah, Wendy Henderson, & Bara El Kurdi led a conversation about how AGA is helping turn big ideas into the next generation of GI innovation through the Innovation Fellows Program, Tech Summit, & AGA Incubator.
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🎓✨ Congratulations to our amazing graduating fellows! ✨🎓 We are incredibly proud of each of you and all that you have accomplished. 💫👏 @ChuJinna @FranGudMD @BasimAlee @Disha_KumarMD @epalomerat @c_fernandes95 #Taylo_Riggs #Graduation #GITwitter – at Houston, TX
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Too cute to pass up at #DDW2026. And I don’t even have a baby anymore! Support the @AmerGastroAssn Research Foundation #AGAGastroSquad
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💫 Congratulations to our very own Dr. @SeragHashem on receiving the highest @AmerGastroAssn honor, the Julius Friedenwald Medal. Very well-deserved! We are SO PROUD 🙏 @DDWMeeting @BCMDeptMedicine @BCMCME @tmcddc #GITwitter #MedEd
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💪🏼 representation by @bcm_gihep @ #DDW2026 and it’s only Day 2! 🎙️multiple invited lectures by faculty 🎉Baylor reception with faculty, fellows, alumni, and friends 👍🏻so proud of the amazing projects presented by our amazing fellows @AmerGastroAssn #AGAGastroSquad
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Honored to share the stage with Eric Shah and reflect on lessons learned along the innovation pathway. Grateful to the @AmerGastroAssn for this opportunity. #DDW2026 #AGAGastroSquad
How do you get started in GI innovation? @MimiTanMD and Eric Shah are unpacking this in AGA Central now. Come listen! #DDW2026
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So proud of our fellows and faculty for their outstanding participation at DDW 2026! 👏🔬 🌟 Come connect with our team at DDW and celebrate the incredible work shaping the future of GI! @DDWMeeting #DDW2026 #GITwitter #MedEd
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Innovation is happening at AGA! Join us for these three events at AGA Central during #DDW2026. ow.ly/2fAW50YO8iL 💡Getting Started in GI Innovation 💡AGA Incubator Showcase 💡Innovation in the Gut Microbiome @KashyapPurna @MATTERhealth @MimiTanMD
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T-minus 8 days to #DDW2026 Join me and Eric Shah as we discuss w/ GI physician innovators about wins, obstacles, and real-world lessons @AmerGastroAssn Central Sat, 5/2 at noon. (Marshall🦎 has great taste in clothes but won’t be @ the meeting) @DDWMeeting #AGAGastroSquad
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So impressed by this group of Innovation fellows and look forward to seeing you at #DDW2026 and throughout the year long program. The future of GI & innovation is bright 💡
Announcing the 2026-2027 AGA Innovation Fellows! During the year-long program, these fellows will gain insights into the innovation process, network with innovators and opinion leaders, and participate in an immersive experience at the AGA Tech Summit. ⏩ow.ly/zZcX50YKsQA
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#AGATechSummit one of my fav meetings! ❤️ connecting w/ physician innovators & industry partners. Shoutout to our incredible Innovation Fellows! Your curiosity, creativity & drive turns ideas into impact. Grateful to serve as Chair of this inspiring program. 🚀 @AmerGastroAssn
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Endoscopic surveillance is evolving beyond average-risk screening. In our latest Perspectives column, experts highlight targeted, evidence-based approaches in IBD and gastric intestinal metaplasia. 👉 Read more: ow.ly/HErE50YvUPl #Gastroenterology #Endoscopy @MimiTanMD
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Merry Christmas from our GI research team 🎄🎅 Very grateful for this group of researchers who work hard everyday to advance science and improve patient health globally and in our underserved Houston population. @bcm_gihep @BCMGlobalPgrms @tmcddc
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Congratulations PD @milenasuarez, APDs @richashuklaMD @clark_hair @GiJawaid @GCholankeril and Chief fellows @TaylorDaileda @FranGudMD on an incredible match. Welcome to Baylor! 🎉
👏Welcome to our incoming GI fellows! We’re thrilled to have you join our team and can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish. Congratulations and cheers to an amazing journey ahead! 🎉 #gimatch #MATCHDAY #Match2026
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Proud moment for our team at @AmCollegeGastro — multiple presentations, national recognition, and prestigious awards including Presidential and Outstanding Presenter Awards! 🏆✨ Congratulations to Taylor Riggs, @Lauren_Shaffer, @fouadsjaber , and Dr. @KeihanianTara #ACG
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Proud of our team @fouadsjaber and #Taylor Riggs representing Baylor and getting second place at the national ACG GI jeopardy 👏🥈 @AmCollegeGastro #GITwitter @EndoscopyOthman @milenasuarez @JasonHouMD
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Hi @AmerGastroAssn @ANMSociety @AmCollegeGastro and colleagues- I am looking for a neurogastro to work with us @VAHouston - if you're interested, private message me. Our Veterans are fantastic patients and our team is amazing. – at Houston, TX
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👉 Now moving on to GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus with Dr. Rollin George and Dr. @MimiTanMD #medtwitter #GITwitter @shifaumarMD @KeihanianTara @EndoscopyOthman
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📢 Calling all GI & Hepatology clinicians! Join the BCM GI & Hepatology Board Review Oct 11–12 (Houston + virtual) ✅ CME & ABIM MOC II credits ✅ Deep dive: esophagus, liver disease, IBD, pancreas & more ✅ Case‑based + lecture format Learn more & sign up 👉 cpd.education.bcm.edu/conten…
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