About Dr. Richard Guerrero
Dr. Richard Guerrero, MD, is a gastroenterologist in El Paso, Texas, specializing in the diagnosis and management of digestive system conditions. His clinical work covers disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. He also has experience with advanced endoscopic procedures used to investigate and treat gastrointestinal problems.
Dr. Guerrero earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. He completed internal medicine residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso before completing a gastroenterology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Patients seeking similar digestive-health specialists can browse the Doctiplus gastroenterology directory.
Focus Areas
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease and acid reflux
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Abdominal pain and digestive symptoms
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Liver disease and abnormal liver tests
- Colon polyps and colorectal cancer screening
- Pancreatic and biliary conditions
- Colonoscopy and upper endoscopy
- Advanced endoscopic evaluation
Patients experiencing persistent reflux symptoms can read the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases guide to GERD diagnosis. The National Cancer Institute also explains the available methods for colorectal cancer screening.
Gastroenterology and Patient Care Approach
Gastroenterology focuses on conditions involving the digestive tract as well as the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and related organs. Symptoms such as persistent abdominal discomfort, reflux, swallowing difficulty, changes in bowel habits, or unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding may require specialist assessment.
Dr. Guerrero’s practice combines office-based digestive disease management with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Depending on a patient’s symptoms and medical history, evaluation may involve laboratory testing, imaging, colonoscopy, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, or other specialized procedures.
His background in hepatology and advanced endoscopic care also supports patients with more complex digestive or liver conditions. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases provides additional patient information about common digestive diseases.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Guerrero graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 2003. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso from 2003 to 2006.
He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center from 2006 to 2010. Professional records list board certification in Gastroenterology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Clinic Information
Dr. Guerrero practices with Sun City Gastroenterology at 11621 Pellicano Drive, El Paso, Texas 79936. The listed office telephone number is (915) 304-2177, and his NPI is 1962670463.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, accepted insurance plans, referral requirements, and procedure scheduling directly with the practice before arranging care.
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