Top Rated Gastroenterology and hepatology care in Houston Downtown — helping you live healthier.

Meet Our Team in Houston

Dr. Ahmad Farooq – Leading Gastroenterologist

Dr. Farooq brings extensive training from Yale and Duke University with expertise in advanced diagnostic procedures, interventional endoscopy, and liver disease management. His approach combines cutting-edge medical knowledge with a patient-first philosophy to ensure the best possible care.

Yessica Garcia, NP – Experienced Nurse Practitioner

Fluent in English and Spanish, Yessica Garcia, NP, is a Duke University-trained Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive, bilingual care to help patients navigate their digestive health with ease and confidence.

Dr. Ghulam Ilyas – In-House GI Pathologist

Our center is unique in offering in-house pathology services led by Dr. Ghulam Ilyas, a specialized gastrointestinal pathologist. This allows us to provide rapid and accurate diagnostic results, ensuring faster treatment planning for our patients.

Personalized care for all your digestive and liver concerns — proudly serving Houston Downtown with expertise, care, and curative solutions.

Our Commitment to Excellence

At Curative Digestive Disease Center, we prioritize:

✔ Personalized Care – Tailoring treatments to meet each patient’s unique health concerns.
✔ Advanced Expertise – Backed by extensive medical training and research.
✔ Comprehensive Services – From diagnostics to treatment and in-house pathology.
✔ Patient-Centered Philosophy – Building strong relationships for long-term wellness.

With a commitment to precision medicine, we integrate state-of-the-art technology and the latest advancements in gastroenterology to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for a wide range of digestive and liver conditions.

Our Specialized Care & Services

We specialize in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including:

🩺 GI Conditions – IBS, IBD, GERD, colon cancer, small bowel diseases, chronic pancreatitis, and more.
🩺 Advanced Procedures – Colonoscopy, endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), capsule endoscopy for early detection and diagnosis.
🩺 Liver Care – Liver disease management, fatty liver treatment, cirrhosis care, and hepatitis evaluation.
🩺 In-House Pathology – Rapid biopsy analysis and lab results for accurate diagnoses.

Our on-site endoscopy suite allows us to perform high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic and therapeutic procedures without the need for hospital referrals, providing greater convenience and faster results for our patients. Trusted by the Houston Downtown community for expert gastroenterology and hepatology care — we’re here to help you find relief, answers, and long-term wellness.