When it happens regularly, that burning sensation in your chest is a warning sign that you need to see a doctor. Left untreated, heartburn can damage your esophagus and cause other health problems.
Vikram S. Jayanty M.D. is the Houston, Texas, medical practice of Vikram Jayanty, M.D., P.A., a gastroenterologist with more than 30 years of experience in his field. The practice provides expert diagnosis and cares for all kinds of GI problems, including Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colorectal cancer, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
At Vikram S. Jayanty M.D., Dr. Jayanty and the team take a progressive approach to diagnosis and treatment while staying rooted in scientifically proven techniques. They offer advanced minimally invasive procedures, including colonoscopy, endoscopy, and gastroscopy, to diagnose and treat a wide range of GI problems.
To ensure that the practice always offers patients the most advanced diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Jayanty regularly attends medical conferences and meetings. These gatherings provide him the opportunity to update himself on innovations and breakthroughs in GI medicine.
The practice always welcomes collaboration with other medical professionals, including doctors in different fields and other GI specialists, to make the most of each patient’s health and outcomes.
Vikram S. Jayanty M.D. welcomes patients to book an appointment today, either online or by phone, for the best GI care.
Philosophy of
Our Practice
My philosophy in practice is competence, compassion and communication. These three things result in confidence in what we do, assuring better care and successful outcomes for our patients. I don't practice defensive medicine: good medicine is the best defense. Optimal use of current innovations and judicious use of scientific knowledge, linked to a logical mind, gives superior outcomes and minimizes complications related to unnecessary tests and treatments of no or minimal proven clinical benefit.
My clinical staff help me to achieve this goal. My research interests give me access to the latest treatments, keeping me at the cutting edge of gastroenterology. We pride ourselves on educating our patients which is why you can find information on services to help treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, heartburn, even colon cancer screenings.
For your convenience, our practice accepts a variety of insurance plans. Click on "View full list of companies" to see a list of commonly accepted insurances. This list is not entirely inclusive of all plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries & eligibility, please contact your insurance provider.
When it happens regularly, that burning sensation in your chest is a warning sign that you need to see a doctor. Left untreated, heartburn can damage your esophagus and cause other health problems.
Discovering problematic foods that trigger discomfort and digestive symptoms, and adjusting your diet and lifestyle accordingly, are key parts of successfully managing irritable bowel syndrome.
If you have abdominal pain, bloating and gas, cramping, diarrhea, or constipation, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A digestive specialist can help get to the root of the issue.