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Nat S. Bala, M.D., FACP, FACG, AGAF
Gastroenterologist
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“Good health is one of the most prized assets any person can have. And I have found it truly fulfilling to be able to help people make good health a reality and to reduce pain and suffering in their lives. Also, after more than 25 years of experience, I’ve learned that medicine — particularly gastrointestinal medicine — is both art and science. I never forget that each person is unique… including in how their GI problems present and in how they experience those problems. It is therefore vital that I tailor my approach to fit each individual. I expect and demand of myself and all the physicians in my group the very highest standards of excellence, from the quality of care to our efficiency, cost-effectiveness and dedication.”
Education
- Board-Certified: Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
- Fellow: American College of Physicians (FACP), American College of Gastroenterology (FACG), American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF)
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Residency: Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Internship: Internal Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Associate Professor: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Member: American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, Houston Gastroenterology Association
- Honors & Awards: Houston Top Doctors (2004), Milestones in Hepatitis C – Recognizing
Discovery & Innovation (2001)
Leadership Positions
- Founder & President, Gastroenterology Consultants, Houston, TX (1983-present)
- Founder & Medical Director, Bay Area Endoscopy Center, Houston, TX (1995-present)
- Chairman, International Medical Graduate Governing Council, Texas Medical Association (2011)
- Board of Ethics, Harris County Medical Society (2010)
- Chairman, Public Grievance Committee, Harris County Medical Society (2009)
- Chairman, Department of Medicine, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, TX (2002, 2003)