Dr. Nicholas Perez Martinez M.D., Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
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Dr. Nicholas Perez Martinez M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

8550 DATAPOINT DR SAN ANTONIO TX, 78229
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About

Nicholas Martinez, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist providing complete care for patients at Gastroenterology Clinic of San Antonio. Dr. Martinez found his inspiration for pursuing a career in medicine after observing the health problems suffered by close family members when he was growing up. His experiences still inspire him as a doctor, and his patient, comforting manner reassures people who come to him for care, making them feel like family. A native of San Antonio, Dr. Martinez speaks fluent Spanish as well as English. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, before studying medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He then stayed at UT Health San Antonio for his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship. During his training, Dr. Martinez received a humanitarian award for his outstanding patient care and exemplary bedside manner. Dr. Martinez has a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and colon cancer prevention. He’s published many scholarly articles in leading medical journals, and regularly presents his research findings at national academic conferences. Dr. Martinez holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, and has a decade of experience helping patients with a range of gastrointestinal disorders.

Education and Training

Univ. Texas Health San Antonio MD 2010

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish
Dr. Nicholas Perez Martinez M.D.
Dr. Nicholas Perez Martinez M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths and resulted in nearly 50,000 deaths last year. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Colorectal cancer arises from pre-cancerous growths or polyps that grow in...

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology  
  • American Gastroenterological Association  
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons  

Areas of research

·         Martinez N, Vizuete J, Diallo S, et al. Successful management of extra-intestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease. Am J Gastroenterol 2015; 110: S830-831

·         Randall CW, Vizuete J, Martinez N, et al. From historical perspectives to modern therapy: a review of current and future biological treatments for Crohn’s disease. Therap Adv Gastroenterol. 2015; 8:143-159

·         Martinez N, Rosenkranz L, Patel S. Yield and safety of pancreatoscopy in main duct intra-ductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.  Am J Gastroenterol 2014; 109; S87

·         Martinez N, Garapati K, Randall C. Management of Helicobacter Pylori Infection. J Trop Dis 2014; 2:129-31

·         Torres V, Martinez N, Lee GH, et al. How Do We Manage Post-orthotopic Liver Transplantation Redundant Bile Duct?  World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:2501-2506

·         Catalano M, Al-Haddad M, Schmidt C, Martinez N, et al. Clinical Validity of Integrated Molecular Profiling in Diagnosing Pancreatic Lesions: Interim Results (N=422) of an Outcomes-based Registry. Am J Gastroenterol 2013; 108:S62

·         Randall C, Taboada C, Djenic B, Martinez N, et al. Nitazoxanide is Efficacious in the Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. Am J Gastroenterol 2012; 107: S125

·         Torres, V, Martinez, N, Lee, GH, et al. How Do We Manage Post-OLT Redundant Bile Duct? Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 75: AB 377

·         Martinez N, Kiker DG, Gross GW. An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy: Cholangiocarcinoma. Gastroenterology 2011; 140: S-597

·         Martinez N, Randall CW, Taboada C, et al. Incidence of Colonic Neoplasia in Patients with a Family History of Colorectal Cancer. Am J Gastroenterol 2010; 105: S552.

Martinez, N, Randall CW, Taboada C, et al. Histology and Distribution of Polyps in Patients with a Family History of Colorectal Cancer. Am J Gastroenterol 2010; 105: S552

Dr. Nicholas Perez Martinez M.D.'s Practice location

8550 DATAPOINT DR -
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
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