John Secor, M.D.

Specialty: Gastroenterology

"The challenging environment in medicine today requires that it be a true calling to provide concerned, expert digestive care. I have the utmost commitment to provide the care my patients need with a focus on quality, comfort and patient education."

• Board Certified: Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Chief Resident: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
• M.D.: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• B.S.: Biomedical Electrical Engineering, Rice University

Currently

• In his 23rd year in private practice in Dallas, Texas
• Member, Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas
• Member, Quality Assurance and Credentialing Committee, Digestive Health

Associates of Texas

• Founding member of Digestive Health Associates of Texas
• Featured on Fox TV Channel 4 broadcast concerning Familial Colon Cancer

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Gastroenterology
• Texas Medical Association
• Dallas County Medical Society
• Member of the American College of Physicians
• Christian Medical and Dental Association
• Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Former Appointments

• Former Chairman, Process Improvement Committee for General Surgery, GI Lab Colorectal Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital

Focus on New Advances in Medical Knowledge

"I have enjoyed studying the techniques for improving the quality of medical care over the last 6 years in addition to my practice. All physicians need to be involved in this to keep the health care system viable."

• Co-Chairman of Credentials. Quality Committee
• Former Secretary-Treasurer of Medical Board of Presbyterian, Dallas, (1999)

A Commitment to Patient Education

"The internet is allowing patients access to large amounts of unfiltered medical information. My job as a physician is often to help the patient get to the material that will truly help their health concern and avoid costly misinformation."

• Former Assistant Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Chairman of Internet Committee, Digestive Health Associates of Texas

Honors

• Best Doctors in Dallas 2001, D Magazine
• Best Doctors in Dallas 2002, D Magazine
• Best Doctors in Dallas 2004, D Magazine
• Best Doctors in Dallas 2005, D Magazine
• Best Doctors in Dallas 2006, D Magazine
• Best Doctors in Dallas 2007, D Magazine
• Best Doctors in Dallas 2008, D Magazine
• Best Doctors in Dallas 2009, D Magazine

Areas of Clinical Interest

• Colon Cancer Screening
• Celiac Disease
• Swallowing Problems
• Liver Diseases
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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