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Read MoreMeet Our Gastroenterologists
Our GI doctors and staff are well-trained and ready to assist you in any way possible.
Meet Our GI Doctors
Ralph P. Pearce
M.D.
Stephen M. Kelly
M.D.
Sunil K. Reddy
M.D.
Peter Raymond Kvapil
M.D.
Shail Maheshwari
M.D.
Apurv K. Varia
M.D.
Serge-Alain B. Awasum
M.D.
Matthew T. Clark
M.D.
Ramu Chalasani
M.D.
Conroe’s Leading GI Specialists Dedicated to Patient Care
Our Conroe gastroenterologists and staff at River Oaks Endoscopy are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the Montgomery County community in their quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases including Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). River Oaks Endoscopy is skilled in performing a myriad of digestive procedures including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
Our eight gastroenterologists not only meet but exceed U.S. benchmarks for quality in colonoscopy. Our adenoma detection rate (ADR) – the rate at which our GI doctors identify adenomatous colon polyps – is 39 percent. The national benchmark is 25 percent, thus ensuring the Conroe community they are in great hands. See our scores.
Additionally, our patients value the compassionate care they receive from our GI doctors and say they are likely to recommend our center for GI procedures. See what they had to say.
Why is River Oaks Endoscopy the leading GI group in Greater Houston?
- Convenient location off of I-45 and S Loop 336 E
- State-of-the-art endoscopy center
- Eight fellowship-trained gastroenterologists
- Weekend hours and late hours on weekdays for both office visits and procedures
- Same-day appointments for acute problems
Appointments within three days of routine consultations
For Your Visit
Our Conroe gastroenterologists and staff at River Oaks Endoscopy are committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from your first office visit through your post-procedure follow-up. To assist us, we ask you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Greater Houston area.
Patient Forms
At River Oaks Endoscopy, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. Upon scheduling your surgery, a member of our staff will provide you with the required forms to fill out.
Insurance and Billing
River Oaks Endoscopy accepts most major insurance. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover.