Overview
James W. Boss, MD, is an independent gastroenterologist at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. He diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in adults. Dr. Boss listens to understand you and your health concerns. He takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Then, Dr. Boss works with you to create a personalized care plan for your digestive health.
Dr. Boss is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Boss is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, '- Gastroenterology, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology. Dr. Boss is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
364 Richland West Cir, Waco, TX 76712
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Boss has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Office
Nadege Gunn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Gunn is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gunn is currently accepting new patients.
Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA
Edward D. Contreras, MD, BA, is an independent gastroenterologist at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. He diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in adults. Dr. Contreras listens to understand you and your health concerns. He takes the time to get to know you and your health history. Then, Dr. Contreras works with you to create a personalized care plan for your digestive health. Dr. Contreras is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Contreras is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, '- Gastroenterology, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology. Dr. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.
Waco Gastroenterology Associates
Jena S. Mann, FNP, is an independent digestive health nurse practitioner at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. Jena is part of a gastroenterology care team that diagnoses and treats many gastrointestinal conditions, including constipation, colon disorders, heartburn and GERD, peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids. Dr. Mann is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Diarrhea. Dr. Mann is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board - Specialist Group. Dr. Mann is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James W. Boss
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James W. Boss?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James W. Boss by calling their office at 254-537-0911. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James W. Boss a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James W. Boss is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James W. Boss specialize in?
While Dr. James W. Boss is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. James W. Boss accept my insurance?
Dr. James W. Boss accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-537-0911 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- IndigestionDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Indigestion.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Boss isDistinguished. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- DiarrheaDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- GastrectomyDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- HeartburnDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Boss isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- EncopresisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastroparesisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Morning SicknessDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- ProctitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Stomach CancerDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- TenesmusDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Boss isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.