Houston Gastro Institute

Houston Gastro Institute Houston Gastro Institute provides expert GI and liver care — from clinic consultations to advanced procedures.

We combine medical excellence with lifestyle-focused care to help patients prevent, manage, and heal chronic digestive conditions.

02/20/2026

Meet Omowumi Akande, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC — one of the compassionate providers caring for our HGI patients.

Wumi brings experience in gastroenterology, endoscopy, and preventive care, with a calm, thoughtful approach that patients truly feel during visits.

She believes great GI care starts with listening — and ends with a clear plan.

In this Q&A, Wumi asks Dr. Vivian:
“W𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘎𝘐 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘴?”undefined

Dr. V shares a real patient story — a reminder that persistent symptoms deserve attention, and that the right evaluation can uncover answers patients have been searching for.

At 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲, our providers work together — listening carefully, asking better questions, and creating clear, thoughtful care plans.

You don’t have to struggle in silence.

💬 What’s one symptom you wish more people talked openly about?

📍 Houston Gastro Institute, Katy, TX
📞 Call/Text (𝟮𝟴𝟭) 𝟳𝟰𝟲-𝟵𝟮𝟴𝟰
💻 www.houstongastroinstitute.com/contact-us

02/19/2026

An incredible evening of collaboration and clinical education at Houston Gastro Institute.

We were honored to host a 𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗢 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 & 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, bringing together physicians and advanced practice providers for an in-depth conversation on evolving research, real-world diagnosis, and patient-centered management of complex GI conditions.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a thoughtful, engaging discussion — and to Dr. Mark Pimentel for his continued leadership in this space.

At HGI, we remain committed to advancing care through education, collaboration, and evidence-based medicine — all in service of better outcomes for our community.

Ever left a visit with a diet handout — and more questions than answers?At Houston Gastro Institute, we know digestive h...
02/18/2026

Ever left a visit with a diet handout — and more questions than answers?

At Houston Gastro Institute, we know digestive health takes more than a list of foods to avoid. That’s why we offer 𝗚𝗜-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 designed to give patients 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 — not guesswork.

These sessions are:
✔ Led by gastroenterologists
✔ Supported by registered dietitians
✔ Grounded in real GI conditions — not trends

Our group consultations help patients:
• Understand how food affects their specific symptoms
• Feel more confident making everyday food choices
• Build sustainable habits that fit real life

Topics currently include:
✔ GERD
✔ Constipation
✔ Fatty Liver
✔ 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 (our foundational session)

This is nutrition education that works with your medical care — not separate from it.

💬 Question: Which digestive concern do you wish you had clearer nutrition guidance for?

📞 Call or text: (281) 746-9284
💻 Register: https://gi.drvivianasamoah.com/group-program

🧧 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! 🧧As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we wish our patients, families, and community good health, ha...
02/17/2026

🧧 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿! 🧧

As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we wish our patients, families, and community good health, happiness, and prosperity in the year ahead.

May this season be filled with renewal, balance, and well-being — values that matter deeply in healthcare and in life.

From all of us at 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲, thank you for trusting us with your care. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead. 🌿

Colonoscopy isn’t just about finding cancer — it’s about preventing it.During a colonoscopy, precancerous polyps can be ...
02/17/2026

Colonoscopy isn’t just about finding cancer — it’s about preventing it.

During a colonoscopy, precancerous polyps can be removed before they ever turn into cancer. That’s powerful medicine.

Guidelines now recommend screening starting at 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟰𝟱, or earlier if you have symptoms or a family history.

This is about protecting your future — not fear.

💬 Question: Have you had your first screening yet, or are you planning it?

📞 Call or text: (𝟮𝟴𝟭) 𝟳𝟰𝟲-𝟵𝟮𝟴𝟰
💻 Schedule online: www.houstongastroinstitute.com/contact-us

❤️❤️Happy Valentines ! Proud to support our local Girl Scouts and the Katy community 🍪❤️At Houston Gastro Institute, we...
02/15/2026

❤️❤️Happy Valentines !
Proud to support our local Girl Scouts and the Katy community 🍪❤️

At Houston Gastro Institute, we believe in showing up — for our patients and for our community.

And while you’re here, don’t forget to schedule your colon cancer screening. Prevention matters.

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📣Attention Physicians, APPs, and RDs/nutritionists.Many of us see patients with persistent bloating, IBS, or symptoms th...
02/12/2026

📣Attention Physicians, APPs, and RDs/nutritionists.

Many of us see patients with persistent bloating, IBS, or symptoms that don’t fully respond to standard treatment — even when workups look “normal.”

As our understanding of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) continues to evolve, so does how we diagnose and manage it in real-world practice.
You’re invited to The SIBO Deep Dive: Dinner & Discussion, an in-person educational evening featuring Dr. Mark Pimentel, MD, whose research has shaped much of what we know about SIBO today.

👉This will be a practical, IN-PERSON, discussion-driven session covering:
• Evolving SIBO research
• Breath testing nuances (including Trio-Smart®)
• Clinical pearls and common pitfalls
• Live Q&A and case-based discussion

📍 25230 Kingsland Blvd, Suite 101, Katy, TX 77494
🗓 February 18, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM CST
🍽 Delicious dinner provided
🎯 Physicians, APPs &RDs only | Limited spots
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-sibo-deep-dive-dinner...

02/11/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗺𝗼𝘄𝘂𝗺𝗶 “𝗪𝘂𝗺𝗶” 𝗔𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲, 𝗠𝗦𝗡, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗡, 𝗙𝗡𝗣-𝗕𝗖 — 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲.

In this Q&A, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗮𝗵 shares important education on 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀, while Omowumi "Wumi" Akande joins the conversation as part of our growing GI care team.

Dr. V highlights symptoms that should never be ignored, especially in patients under 50:

🚩 Red flags discussed:
• Re**al bleeding (not “just hemorrhoids”)
• Sudden changes in bowel habits
• Unexplained weight loss
• Iron deficiency anemia — particularly in men

As a GI-focused Nurse Practitioner, Wumi brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to care — taking time to listen, ask the right questions, and help patients understand when further evaluation is needed.

At Houston Gastro Institute, education, early detection, and teamwork are central to how we care for patients.

📍 Katy, TX
📞 Call or text: (𝟮𝟴𝟭) 𝟳𝟰𝟲-𝟵𝟮𝟴𝟰

💬 What symptom do you think people are most likely to dismiss — but shouldn’t?

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗜 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿At Houston Gastro Institute, we believe exceptional patient...
02/05/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗜 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿

At Houston Gastro Institute, we believe exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team. We’re excited to welcome 𝗢𝗺𝗼𝘄𝘂𝗺𝗶 “𝗪𝘂𝗺𝗶” 𝗔𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲, 𝗠𝗦𝗡, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗡, 𝗙𝗡𝗣-𝗕𝗖 to our practice.

Wumi is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in gastroenterology, endoscopy, and comprehensive adult care. She brings strong clinical expertise in managing conditions such as GERD, IBS, metabolic disorders, and preventive digestive health — with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach that truly aligns with our mission.

As our practice continues to grow, each new provider strengthens our ability to serve our community with compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based GI care. We remain committed to timely access and coordinated care patients can trust.

We’re so excited to have Wumi on our team and look forward to the care she’ll provide to our patients and community. 💚

📍 Houston Gastro Institute
📞 (281) 746-9284

01/26/2026

Good morning! Due to 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, all 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.

Your safety and the safety of our patients and staff remains our top priority. While in-person visits are paused today, our providers are fully available through televisits and continue to provide care as scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. Please stay safe and warm.

📲 For questions or assistance, please send a portal message or text us at (𝟮𝟴𝟭) 𝟳𝟰𝟲-𝟵𝟮𝟴𝟰.

— Houston Gastro Institute

As this day comes to a close, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.At Houston Gastro Institute, his...
01/20/2026

As this day comes to a close, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

At Houston Gastro Institute, his commitment to justice, compassion, and service reminds us why equitable, high-quality healthcare matters — and why every patient deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for with dignity.

We are proud to serve our diverse Katy and West Houston community with that same spirit of respect, excellence, and purpose.

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25230 Kingsland Boulevard, Ste 101
Katy, TX
77494

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm

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+12817469284

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