Expertise in
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conditions

Dr. Humberto J. Rios

Gastroenterology
Emory health
Southeastern Gastroenterology
2200 Hamilton Road, SteB, 
Columbus, GA 
34 Years of Experience

Expertise in
13
conditions
Emory health
Southeastern Gastroenterology
2200 Hamilton Road, SteB, 
Columbus, GA 
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Humberto Rios is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Rios has been practicing medicine for over 34 years is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco De Miranda, 1992.0
Residency
Larkin Community Hospital
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in FL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020
Fellowships
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus (Hialeah)
Hospital Affiliations
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Southeastern Gastroenterology
2200 Hamilton Road, SteB, Columbus, GA 31904
Call: 706-655-8800

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

The Deadly Masquerade: Unveiling the Fatal Facade of the Great Imitator.
The Deadly Masquerade: Unveiling the Fatal Facade of the Great Imitator.
Journal: Cureus
Published: June 23, 2025
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