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Address
2833 Babcock Rd Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone
210-775-2265Hours
Closed. Opens Mon at 8 AMQuick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Locations
SAGA - Medical Center - San Antonio, TX
Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX
SAGA - Medical Center - San Antonio, TX
2833 Babcock Rd
Ste 100
Closed. Opens Mon at 8 AM
SAGA Downtown Clinic - San Antonio, TX
Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX
SAGA Downtown Clinic - San Antonio, TX
520 E Euclid Ave
Closed. Opens Mon at 8 AM
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About Belinda Ramirez, M.D.
Dr. Ramirez then accepted a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Here, she chose to focus on gastroenterology over other opportunities because of the unique balance the sub-specialty offered. She recounts those early days, “As a medical resident, I had the opportunity to do flexible sigmoidoscopies. It was a nice balance seeing my patients in the clinic, and then evaluating their symptoms further through the use of endoscopic procedures.”
Today, Dr. Ramirez continues to take pleasure in her work as a gastroenterologist. When asked what she loves most about practicing medicine, she says, “Taking care of some of the nicest people one could ever meet. I often have the privilege of seeing multiple members of the same family. Right now, I can think of one mother who keeps surprising me in the office—by bringing in yet another one of her daughters!”
Dr. Ramirez feels fortunate to be part of an evolving field of medicine. For example, New treatment options are now available for patients struggling with illnesses such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, including a class of drugs referred to as biologics. In general, these drugs are used to control the immune system, as well as help to achieve and maintain remission of the disease. As a result, chronic steroid use is avoided. Hospitalizations and long-term complications are also reduced and the need for surgery is often eliminated as well. Research, however, is ongoing as there is still so much more to learn about these drugs and other newer agents.
Finally, in addition to gastroenterology, Dr. Ramirez has many other passions. When Dr. Ramirez can find some free time in her busy schedule, she squeezes in an outdoor jog or high intensity interval training—activities she also encourages for her patients.
Education
Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas
Residency in Internal Medicine, The University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
Fellowship, Gastroenterology The University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
Memberships/Affiliations
Member, American Gastroenterology Association
Member, American College of Gastroenterology
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Bowel Incontinence
- Blood in the Stool
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Hiatal Hernia
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- EGD
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr Ramirez is a very caring Doctor and is the best.Her staff are all very professional
Dr Belinda Ramirez is awesome. She is kind and understanding. She takes her time in answering your questions and listens to your concerns. Highly recommend her, You get the impression that she really cares about you.
Had an endoscopy done. The process and procedure went very smooth. Everyone from the intake to those in the procedural room were very friendly and accommodating.
The only real problem was I was told we needed a clearance from my cardiologist, when I called his office to try and expedite the process, I was told they had already sent it, this made me look bad to the cardiologist staff, thank you for that, as it had already been sent! I am really beginning to think WellMed needs to do something to keep their records straight, when I saw Dr. Ramirez before the procedure she was unaware for some reason the clearance had already been sent and received by her office, before I even saw her, how bad the record keeping must be in her office that she was unaware of this, it us a sad state of affairs to say the least, after that was cleared up everything went smoothly but records are very important to keep straight I am beginning to wonder if any WellMed Clinic has that ability.
Still Not sure what is going On. The ladies are so nice. And helpful. Hopefully, after my CT scan I will get. Results
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4.9
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