Dr. Amaning has been recognized as a Top Doc 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Learn more from Dr. Amaning about the importance of colonoscopy in finding and treating colon cancer. Dr. Amaning is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Vijay Dalapathi is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Dalapathi is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Proctitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Sushil Duddempudi is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Duddempudi is highly rated in 70 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Intestinal Cancer, Portal Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Venkata Kumarappa is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Kumarappa is highly rated in 68 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Melvin Lau completed his Gastroenterology fellowship in 2010 and joined Scott & White in Round Rock as a senior staff member. He was named Director of Endoscopy in 2012, then the Section Chief of Gastroenterology in 2016. In 2019, Dr. Lau served as the Division Director of Medicine at Baylor Scott & White Health –Round Rock from 2019 -2023.  He currently holds the title of Associate Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) for the Greater Austin Region. Dr. Lau earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. He then completed both his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. During his training, he conducted cancer outcomes research and had numerous GI publications utilizing the SEER database. He trained in both EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)/ERCP and started the EUS program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center –Round Rock. He served in the Scott & White Clinic Staff Organization (CSO) from 2013-2019. He completed the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Advanced Physician Leadership Course in 2017.  He is a strong advocate for physician compensation and retirement planning. He regularly teaches personal finance for physicians and was guest lecturer at Texas ACP (American College of Physicians) annual meeting in 2022. Dr. Lau is a fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife and three daughters, cooking, and college football. Dr. Lau has been recognized as a Top Doc 2024 and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical speciality. Dr. Lau is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Vijayrama Poreddy is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Poreddy is highly rated in 60 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dustin Kiker is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Kiker is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy.

Jianhua Tau is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Tau is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophageal Perforation, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Shiv Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Imo Akpan is a board-certified physician, specializing in gastroenterology, with a subspecialty in inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Akpan is passionate about mentoring and teaching residents, fellows and nurses. She is a proud member of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Outside of work, Dr. Akpan enjoys spending time with family. Dr. Akpan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Chiranjeevi Gadiparthi, MBBS, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist, with a subspecialty in advanced and interventional endoscopy. His professional interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde, upper endoscopy, enteroscopy, colonoscopy, pancreas, biliary disease, gastrointestinal cancers and advanced procedures. Dr. Gadiparthi is passionate about providing patient-centered care to his adult patients and using minimally-invasive technology in his procedures. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Gadiparthi is proud to be a distinguished researcher and has been published in numerous medical journals and international conferences. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his daughters, traveling with family, biking and playing golf and tennis. Dr. Gadiparthi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Bryce Bushe is a board-certified gastroenterologist. His professional interests include gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, fatty liver disease, esophageal motility disorders and functional medicine. Dr. Bushe is passionate about improving his adult patients’ well-being through medical advances and healthy living. He is a proud member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Outside of work, Dr. Bushe enjoys traveling, learning new recipes and building home servers and computers. Dr. Bushe is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Esophagitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Craig Lubin is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Lubin is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Collagenous Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

John Ziebert is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Ziebert is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Eduardo Alcocer is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Alcocer is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Richard Sperling is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sperling is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Kenneth Ellis is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Ellis is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Robert Frachtman is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Frachtman is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

Christopher Godell is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Godell is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

William Stassen is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Stassen is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Glenn Robinson is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Robinson is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ryan Cho is a Gastroenterologist in Pflugerville, Texas. Dr. Cho is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Stent Placement, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Long is a Gastroenterologist in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Long is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Alice Friedman is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hepatitis, and Hiatal Hernia.

Jeffrey Sheneman is a Gastroenterologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Sheneman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Bronchiectasis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.