Dr. Gang Quan, MD

01/28/2018

Have you ever experienced heartburn, otherwise known as GERD (gastroesphageal reflux disease)? It affects about 10-30% of the population, but many people do not understand the risks GERD can cause when ignoring the symptoms.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/14085.php

10/11/2017

Don't know why colon cancer screening is important to get done?
Watch this video or Dr. Quan on Good Morning America back in 2013 explaining the reason behind colon cancer screening!

09/26/2017

We are all setup and ready to go at the Ericsson health fair! Come stop by our vendor if you're an Ericsson employee and talk with Dr. Quan!

09/25/2017

A good article regarding IBS! IBS is real, and often seen, unfortunately, a lot of people aren't accurately informed of IBS and think it is not a real diagnosis.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional GI disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of a specific and unique organic pathology. Osler coined the term mucous colitis in 1892 when he wrote of a disorder of mucorrhea and abdominal colic with a high inciden...

09/21/2017

We do all of our procedures in our office (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, peg tube placement, esophageal dilation). Here is a view of our procedure room where all procedures are performed in the Denton location! We also have an anesthesiologist and CRNA who administers the anesthesia and monitors the patients while under anesthesia!

09/12/2017

Would you like to schedule an appointment without the hassle of calling and speaking with our office to give all your information over the phone? We are now on Zocdoc, where you can request an appointment time online!! Give it a try!

https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/gang-quan-md-215002?

Dr. Gang Quan is a skilled gastroenterologist serving multiple communities of Denton and Plano, TX. Dr. Quan attended the Shandong University Cheeloo College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He also completed his residency at Beijing Medical University. Dr. Quan currently runs his…

09/12/2017

Crohn's disease is a rare inflammatory bowel disease. There is no treatment, but there are medications to reduce the amount of 'flare ups' the Crohn's disease is causing. There are multiple ways to diagnosis this disease, the most effective would be a Colonoscopy, should you be experiencing the common symptoms of Crohn's disease.

An explanation of Crohn’s disease and an explanation of symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis. Learn more about the disease and complications here.

09/08/2017

Colon cancer - the third most common cause of cancer related death. Never ignore your symptoms!! Age 50 is the recommended age to get a colonoscopy done to screen for colon cancer! If you have family history of cancer, the recommended age is 40!

Dr. Quan does all of his procedures in his office, which is cost effective for patients because you do not have to pay for a facility fee as you would at a surgery center or hospital! (Facility fees can range from $1,000-$5,000) Call us today to schedule a consult with Dr. Quan to get your screening for colon cancer!

Colon cancer happens when malignant tumors develop in the inner wall of the large intestine. Find out what it involves and some ways to prevent it.

09/02/2017

Our office will be closed Monday September 4th in observance of Labor Day!
Dr. Quan will be out for holiday break Tuesday September 5th. Our office will return to normal hours on Wednesday September 6th!
We will also be open Saturday September 9th in the Plano location!

08/31/2017

We always get asked questions about Dr. Quan's background, here is some information regarding Dr. Quan;
Dr. Gang Quan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2004. Dr. Quan is originally from China where he studied Medicine at Beijing University and Shangdon University and became a certified Gastroenterologist. Dr. Quan came to the United States and did a GI research Fellowship in Colorado in 1992. He moved to North Carolina in 1998 to do his residency and then finished his fellowship in 2004 in Dallas, Texas at the University of Texas Southwestern. Dr. Quan has been practicing Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Denton, TX since 2004! Dr. Quan does speak Chinese and full English!

08/25/2017

Barrett's Esophagus can increase your risk of esophageal cancer! GERD can increase your risk of developing the Barrett's Esophagus. Know your symptoms, and don't ignore them!

http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/1728730

Spechler reviews current concepts on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of Barrett esophagus; discusses the importance of dysplasia and the role of endoscopic eradication therapy for its treatment; and reviews current management guidelines.

08/21/2017

Voting ends on Wednesday the 23rd! 🎉 Go vote for Dr. Quan for Best Doctor at www.bestofdentoncounty.com