Dr. Pedro Arguello is a board certified gastroenterologist.
The doctor and his staff specialize in
using the latest advances and technology for the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disorders. His professional practice offers a wide range of gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, biliary endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and esophogeal and colonic motility tests.
Both Dr. Arguello and his staff are fluent in both English and Spanish.
Areas of Special Interest: Colorectal Cancer Screening, Biliary Microlithiasis, and Barrett’s Esophagus
Dr. Arguello's practice is located on the west side of Houston very close to the I-10 and Gessner intersection. Please click on the Map link that is located on the bottom left corner to get your directions to Dr. Arguello's office. Please call us @ 713-647-9300, if you should have any questions.
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FACTS ON
COLORECTAL CANCER
* Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer related deaths in the United States
* 155,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed every year
* 55,000 Americans will die this year from Colorectal Cancer
* Both men and women are at risk for developing this disease
* Colorectal Cancer is both preventable and treatable
* The AMA and the ACS recommend that colorectal cancer screenings begin at age 50 ( individuals with a family history begin screenings before age 50)
* The Colonoscopy is the screening test that can detect and prevent colorectal cancer |
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