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Dr. Hector Allende, MD

Gastroenterology ·  Male · Age 71

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Dr. Allende

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

621 Camden St Ste 202 San Antonio, TX 78215

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(210) 253-3422

Dr. Hector Allende, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has been practicing for 37 years. He graduated from National University of Cordoba / Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1974 and specializes in gastroenterology.

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(210) 253-3422

Dr. Allende accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Ambetter
Superior Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Choice
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Preferred PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Texas
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Allende's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Gastroparesis
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Allende treats Gastroparesis more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Allende treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

Liver Damage from Alcohol
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Allende treats Liver Damage from Alcohol more than 90% of his peers

Dr. Allende treats this condition more than 90% of his peers

Constipation
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high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Allende treats Constipation more than 87% of his peers

Dr. Allende treats this condition more than 87% of his peers

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Dr. Allende's conditions and procedures:

  • 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
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulitis, Intestinal
  • Diverticulosis, Intestinal
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysentery
  • Dysphagia
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • Enteritis
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophageal Diverticulum
  • Esophageal Ulcer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Esophagitis
  • Food Poisoning
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • 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 Biopsy
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Malnutrition
  • Megacolon
  • Mesenteric Panniculitis
  • Nausea
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Non-Neonatal Jaundice
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Pyloromyotomy
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Unexplained Weight Loss
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vomiting Disorders

About Me

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 reco...
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Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Education

1982
Niadkd Nih
Fellowship Hospital
1981
U Rochester
Residency Hospital
1979
St Clares Med Ctr
Residency Hospital
1976
SUNY Stony Brook
Internship Hospital
1974
National University of Cordoba / Faculty of Medical Sciences
Medical School
Colegio Comercial de Neuquen/Neuquen/Argentina/
Undergraduate School
1982
1981
1979
1976
1974

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Allende's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Allende

3.9

Based on 14 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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Excellent Gastroenterology Doctor!!
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Dr. Allende was informative, professional and took time to clarify any questions about planned procedures. Very caring, professional and high caliber medical care with excellent support staff. Puts patients at ease and addresses any concerns patients might have. Highly recommend.
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Dr. Allende is very attentive to your needs and concerns. The follow-up was with Dr. Allende and not a nurse practitioner. any questions I had he answered. He told me what to worry about, I told him I felt better after the procedure. He is a great doctor.
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Dr Allende and his entire staff made my visit easy and comfortable, every one was professional and attentive. I would highly recommend this office.
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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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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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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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