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HCM Medical Group (Fredericksburg)205 W. Windcrest, Suite 130, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 map
As a gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, TX, Dr. Lindy Rachal treats conditions that affect the digestive system, such as constipation or inflammatory bowel disease.
HCM Medical Group (Fredericksburg)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Lindy T. Rachal is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(830) 997-1513
Address
205 W. Windcrest, Suite 130, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. Lindy Rachal brings over 20 years of Gastroenterology expertise, practicing at Houston’s Texas Medical Center where he was active in physician leadership roles, serving as Chief of Staff, Executive Committee and Chairman of Quality Review at various institutions there.
Dr. Rachal has extensive experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology care and has special interest in screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer prevention, with an emphasis on older individuals and patients with coexisting medical problems. In addition he carries with him considerable background in reflux disease and swallowing disorders. He is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology as well as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Rachal has had a long term love of the Texas Hill Country both as an outdoorsman and as a history buff.
Areas of Special Clinical Interest
Comprehensive Gastroenterology CareColorectal ScreeningUpper and Lower EndoscopyReflux Disease and Swallowing DisordersInflammatory Bowel Disease and ColitisChronic Abdominal PainIrritable Bowel SyndromeGastric Disease and Peptic UlcersLiver/Gallbladder Disease
Specialties
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Gastroenterology
Specializing in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Rachal diagnoses and treat patients suffering from complications of the gastrointestinal tract, also known as the digestive system. Treating conditions such as Crohn's disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Dr. Rachal is also well versed in the effects of diet & nutrition, and their affect on your overall well-being.
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Internal Medicine
As an internist, Dr. Lindy Rachal specializes in the primary care of adults through diagnosis and treatment of a range of conditions affecting many organ systems. Dr. Rachal also can refer patients to specialists when medically needed. For example, patients having serious breathing problems may be referred to a pulmonologist for additional medical tests or therapies.
Conditions Treated
- Chronic Abdominal Pain and Nausea/Vomiting
- Colitis
- Comprehensive Gastroenterology Care
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Liver Diseases
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Reflux (GERD)
- Swallowing Disorders
Services & Procedures
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
- Upper Endoscopy
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Texas Health Science Center • Houston, TX
Residency in Gastroenterology • 1987
Hospital Affiliations
- Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Gastroenterology News
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To Track Carbs, Tap Into the Glycemic Index … and Its CousinLen Canter, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 10, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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More Illnesses From Tainted Romaine Lettuce ReportedE.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM