Dr. David Scott Hodges M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3115 21st St Lubbock TX, 79410About
Dr. David Hodges is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Hodges specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Hodges performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1983
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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