Southwest Gastroenterology

02/19/2026

Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

02/18/2026

02/13/2026

In observance of Presidents’ Day, Southwest Gastroenterology and Southwest Endoscopy will be closed on February 16. We will reopen on February 17.

02/12/2026

This isn’t just about lawsuits. It’s about access.

❌ Fewer doctors

❌ Longer wait times

❌ Closed clinics

❌ Lost specialists

Bad medical malpractice policy hurts patients first.

Stay informed—your care depends on it.

02/04/2026

It's World Cancer Day!🎗️ If you're 45 or older, experiencing any symptoms, or have a family history of colorectal cancer👉 talk with your doctor and get screened!🩺

Take charge of your health and advocate for life-saving, cancer-preventing screenings💙

Learn more about CRC's signs & symptoms➡️ https://ow.ly/UqyU50Y8tb3

02/04/2026

02/03/2026

Happy National Women Physicians Day 💙

Today, we celebrate women physicians across our local community whose expertise, compassion, and leadership make a meaningful difference every day. At Southwest Gastroenterology and Southwest Endoscopy, we are especially grateful for our women providers and proud of their dedication to patient care, collaboration, and support of one another. Your impact reaches far beyond the clinic, strengthening both healthcare and community.

01/17/2026

Our practice will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday.

01/12/2026

Did you know?

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a rare inherited genetic mutation that can directly cause fatty liver disease.

This discovery helps explain why some patients develop fatty liver:

-Without obesity
-Without diabetes
-Without alcohol use
-Without typical risk factors

Why this matters:
For years, fatty liver disease was often attributed to lifestyle alone. This research shows that genetics can play a primary role for some patients. It helps reduce stigma, improves understanding, and may lead to more personalized approaches to diagnosis and treatment in the future.

Fatty liver disease is more complex than we once thought.

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/groundbreaking-discovery-links-inherited-mutation-to-fatty-liver-disease/