Dr. Hector Allende, MD
Gastroenterology ·
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Age 70
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Dr. Hector Allende, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has been practicing for 36 years. He graduated from National University of Cordoba / Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1974 and specializes in gastroenterology.Read his story
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
621 Camden St Ste 202
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 253-3422
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 98% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
very high
more than 98% of peers
Stomach Diseases
very high
more than 97% of peers
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Dr. Allende's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Allende "Born and raised in Argentina. Grew up in the region of Patagonia. Premed and medical school completed in Argentina. Post graduate education in the USA. Gastroenterology fellowships at the University of Rochester Medical School in New York and the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Practicing in San Antonio, Texas since 1983. Cofounded a Gastroenterology group practice that grew to eight physicians and in early 2016 joined a multi city group with office locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Marcos, Buda, New Braunfels, Hondo, Jourdanton, San Antonio, and many other. Married to high school sweetheart, three grown up terrific sons. Likes to hike, fly fish, read and spend time with family and friend. Volunteers with youth organizations mostly instructing and teaching fly fishing."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Allende "compassionate, patient centered approach care with close adherence to evidence based clinical guidelines
close communication with primary care provider makes for efficient and effective care delivery
a robust electronic medical record system increases safety and allows for close monitoring of services
CME at all levels of the enterprise and ongoing auditing and benchmarking are standard practice"
1 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
2 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
77 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Cirrhosis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Food Poisoning
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Megacolon
- Mesenteric Panniculitis
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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5 Procedures
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Colegio Comercial de Neuquen/Neuquen/Argentina/Undergraduate School | Graduated
- National University of Cordoba / Faculty of Medical SciencesMedical School | Graduated 1974
- SUNY Stony BrookInternship Hospital | Completed 1976
- St Clares Med CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 1979
- U RochesterResidency Hospital | Completed 1981
- Niadkd NihFellowship Hospital | Completed 1982
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Allende has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Average Wait Time
- 16 – 30 minutes
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What People Say About Dr. Hector Allende, MD
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My husband and I are retired RN's and have not only worked with Dr. Allende but are also patients. He is a very skilled doctor and very easy to talk with. His staff and office personnel are also great. Linda Bitter RN Oct. 2018
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Oct 07, 2018
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I love Dr. Allende, he is terrific. I highly recommend him to any person that is having issues. The BEST doctor around, and his nurse as well Allena.
Cindy Short
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Cindy Short in Karnes City, Texas – Feb 01, 2018
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My husband and I have been going to Dr Allende for about 10 years. He is good at explaining the procedures and also very personable( down to earth and easy to talk with! Great doctor!!!!
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7Bonnie Thorman in Floresville, Tx – Mar 30, 2016