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Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Memorial Endoscopy Center
Methodist West Hospital

Internship and Residency

The University of Arizona Internal Medicine Residency Program (Tucson, Arizona).

Fellowship

The University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio).

Advanced Fellowship

The University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio).

Spoken Languages

English and Spanish

Certifications
ABIM Badge

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Dr. Cristian E. Dominguez

A Bilingual Gastroenterologist in Houston

How Dr. Dominguez Supports Patients on the Path to Wellness

Dr. Cristian E. Dominguez, MD, is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Dominguez supports the needs of our local community by providing bilingual healthcare services to patients. Learn more about how Dr. Dominguez provides expert care.

  • Medical focus: Advanced therapeutic endoscopy, which includes diagnosing and treating pancreaticobiliary diseases through EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound) and ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram). Dr. Dominguez also provides general gastroenterology services that include open access colonoscopies, screenings, and upper endoscopies.
  • Dr. Dominguez Quote: “The gratitude and joy I receive from patients and their families is refreshing and rewarding. This is what keeps me going every day.”
  • Favorite Movies: Forrest Gump
  • Hobbies Outside of DHA: playing soccer, running, weight lifting, listening to audiobooks, and salsa dancing.

Q&A With Dr. Dominguez

Question: Why Did You Get Into Healthcare?

Dr. Dominguez: I realized I had a calling to help those who are sick. When I was young, my grandfather started feeling sick and was later diagnosed with gastric cancer. I was eager to help him in any way I could. I would accompany him to his doctor’s appointments so I could explain to my family what the doctors had said. When he finally passed away, I knew I wanted to become a doctor so I could take care of people like my grandfather and make an impact in their life and their family.

Question: What Drew You To Gastroenterology?

Dr. Dominguez: During my third year of medical school, I had the opportunity to rotate through a 2-week gastroenterology elective. One day I went to the ER to see a patient who was having GI bleeding. The patient needed an emergent upper endoscopy where we found him to have a bleeding stomach ulcer. I was amazed at how the GI attending handled scope and how quickly he “put out the fire” as he swiftly stopped the bleeding stomach ulcer to save the man’s life. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to become a gastroenterologist.

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