Dr. Arora Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist

07/04/2026

02/12/2026

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.

01/24/2026

Folks, colonoscopy saves lives. Get yours scheduled if you are due!

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among young people. Now it is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. for those under 50, according to a new analysis. https://on.wsj.com/4jZwyIf

More than 1.2 million people under age 50 died of cancer in the U.S. from 1990 through 2023, American Cancer Society researchers reported Thursday.

Some 3,905 people ages 20 to 49 died of colorectal cancer in 2023, according to Cancer Society statistics, compared with 3,809 for breast cancer and 2,086 for brain and other nervous system cancers.

“This is absolutely disconcerting,” said Dr. Madappa Kundranda, division chief of cancer medicine at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Phoenix, who wasn’t involved in the research.

As colorectal cancer among younger people has emerged as a bigger threat, medical groups have lowered the recommended age for colonoscopies that can detect the disease while there are good odds for effective treatment.

Yet not enough people under 50 are getting the screenings, doctors said, prompting calls for a redoubling of efforts to educate doctors and nurses about the need to talk with patients.

🔗 Read more: https://on.wsj.com/4jZwyIf

03/21/2025

05/04/2024

Did you know that May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month?

Celiac disease is a condition where a person develops inflammation, swelling or damage to their intestine when they eat gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. 🌾

This condition is more common than you may realize – as many as 3️⃣ million people in the U.S. (about 1% of the population) may have celiac disease, which includes both children and adults. Today, around 70% of people with celiac disease are non-Hispanic White, but people from different parts of the world such as Mexico, Latin America, India and China also have the condition.

For people with celiac disease, even a small amount of gluten can be harmful. It’s key to consult a doctor and understand the cause of symptoms to receive the proper diagnosis and treatment plan, which might include the gluten-free diet.

Share to help raise awareness and visit the GI patient Center to learn more about how a doctor tests for celiac disease, plus nutrition guidance for living with celiac disease, and links to support groups. https://ow.ly/r2wA50RsXGj

05/04/2024

May the force always be with us in our fight against colon cancer!



02/28/2024

TSGE Member Spotlight: Gaurav Arora, MD, MS, AGAF, is one of the newest members to join TSGE's Board. Dr. Arora practices in Denton, where he runs his own practice, Texas Digestive Care. Dr. Arora Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist is also the Chief of Gastroenterology at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton.

Dr. Arora previously founded Denton Digestive Care and was an Assistant Professor and faculty gastroenterologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he continues to serve as a volunteer faculty. We're proud to have Dr. Arora join TSGE leadership! https://www.tsge.org/leadership

12/04/2023

It’s Our 10-year Anniversary Today! We opened our practice on 12-3-13.

10/13/2023

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The TSGE celebrations continue! 🙌 We're pleased to welcome Dr. Gaurav Arora, Dr. Susan Moster, and Dr. Sameer Islam to the TSGE Board. We're excited to collaborate with these great GI leaders. Help us celebrate their new roles within our organization!