Awards & Affiliations
Austin Gastroenterology (AG) is one of the nation's foremost centers for gastrointestinal medicine. But don't take it from us: Take it from the dozens of medical and professional organizations that recognize our practice and physicians.
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Recognition
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recognized Austin Gastroenterology and Austin Endoscopy Centers as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States.
Austin Endoscopy is one of 254 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing, and CDC infection control guidelines and that have completed specialized training on principles in quality and safety in endoscopy.
Our Awards
- Travis County Medical Society Ruth Bain Young Physician Award
Andy Tau, MD, 2021 - W. Neal Kocurek Health Advocacy Award
Bruce Levy, MD, and Austin Gastroenterology, 2019 - Travis County Medical Society Ruth Bain Young Physician Award
Douglas Srygley, MD, 2016 - Travis County Medical Society Physician of the Year
Bruce Levy, MD, 2016 - Anson Jones MD Certificate of Merit for Physician Excellence in Reporting
Pradeep Kumar, MD, 2008 - American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Young Investigator's Conference: Selected Attendee
Daniel Emmett, MD, 2007 - American Society for the Study of Liver Diseases Research Prize: Abstract of the Year
Daniel Emmett, MD, 2005 - Marcel Patterson-Robert Nelson Award for Outstanding Service to the TSGE
Shad Dabaghi, MD, 2001 - American Cancer Society Advocacy in Action Award for Colon Cancer Screening
Shad Dabaghi, MD, 2001 - Brackenridge Hospital Consulting Physician of the Year
Chia-Wen (Kevin) Hsu, MD, MPH, 2000 - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Physician of the Year
Scott D. Becker, MD, 1996 - Austin Medical Education Programs Consultant of the Year
Harish Gagneja, 2003-2004
Affiliated Organizations
These organizations help us meet the high standards of health care that our patients expect.
- Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
- Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
- Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society
- Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Society for Gastroenterology & Endoscopy (TSGE)
- Travis County Medical Society
Accreditations
Austin Gastroenterology is accredited by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). We are licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification has been the highest standard for internal medicine — and its 19 subspecialties — for over 70 years. ABIM certification means that our internists have the clinical judgment, skills, and attitudes necessary to deliver excellent patient care.
ABIM is a non-profit, independent evaluation organization held accountable to the profession of medicine and the public. Read more about the American Board of Internal Medicine.
The AAAHC is a private, not-for-profit organization that was formed in 1979 to assist ambulatory health care organizations in improving the quality of care they provide to their patients. It accomplishes this by setting standards, measuring performance, providing consultation and education where needed, and ultimately by awarding accreditation to those organizations that are found to be in compliance with its standards. Read more about the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
The Texas Department of State Health Services promotes optimal health for individuals and communities while providing effective health, mental health, and substance abuse services to Texans.
Read more about TDSHS.
With a budget of approximately $650 billion and serving approximately 90 million beneficiaries, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plays a key role in the overall direction of the health care system. CMS has an unparalleled opportunity to improve care and to make it more affordable for everyone. Read more about CMS.
Patient Testimonials
“The entire staff was pleasant, professional and efficient. I was so nervous and everyone, from the check-in staff to nurses and techs to the anesthesiologist and finally Dr Reddy simply made the whole experience so comfortable. Highly recommend these fine folks.”
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