Nat S. Bala, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, Gastroenterologist

“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.”

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

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)

Honors & Awards: Houston Top Doctors (2004), Milestones in Hepatitis C – Recognizing
Discovery & Innovation (2001)

Hospital Privileges:

• HCA Houston Healthcare southeast
• HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
• Memorial Hermann Southeast
• Memorial Hermann Pearland
• Houston Methodist Clear Lake
• Kindred Clear Lake
• St. Luke`s Patients Medical Center
• Kindred Bay Area
• HCA Pearland Medical Center
• UTMB Clear Lake Campus

For top-quality, up-to-date care for gastrointestinal problems such as anemia symptoms or hepatitis C symptoms, trust the board-certified, experienced GI specialists trusted by thousands of patients and their doctors for nearly 30 years. We welcome patients from Nassau Bay, Webster, Pasadena, Pearland, Houston and surrounding locations. Call Gastroenterology Consultants at (281) 481-9400 or fill out our online Request an Appointment form to schedule your consultation with us.