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Joseph Kim, M.D., is a board-certified gastroenterologist serving patients across North Texas with compassionate, evidence-based care from offices in McKinney and Sherman, welcoming individuals and families seeking excellence in gastroenterology sherman. Trained at Haverford College in Biology, Temple University School of Medicine, and Temple University Hospital for internal medicine, with advanced gastroenterology fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center and an additional year of therapeutic endoscopy under the mentorship of renowned expert David Carr-Locke, MD, Dr. Kim offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services tailored to each patient’s needs. Procedures include Upper endoscopy (EGD), a thin, flexible camera-based examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum that enables diagnosis and treatment of ulcers, inflammation, tumors, and targeted biopsies; Colonoscopy procedure for colorectal cancer screening, polyp detection/removal, and evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease; Flexible sigmoidoscopy for focused assessment of the distal colon and rectum; and Capsule endoscopy to visualize the small intestine for obscure bleeding or suspected Crohn’s disease. Therapeutic options include Hemorrhoid banding, a minimally invasive approach to treating internal hemorrhoids. Dr. Kim also provides thorough evaluations for unexplained weight loss, precise abdominal pain diagnosis, and comprehensive care for bowel habit concerns such as constipation treatment and diarrhea evaluation. Long-term symptom relief and quality-of-life improvement guide his irritable bowel syndrome treatment plans, which may include dietary guidance, stress management strategies, and medications. Additional expertise includes rectal bleeding assessment; tailored hemorrhoid treatment options; acid reflux evaluation and ongoing Barrett’s esophagus monitoring; liver disease evaluation with appropriate labs, imaging, and, when needed, biopsy; and colon cancer screening informed by personal and family risk. Advanced endoscopic therapy is available through ERCP for biliary and pancreatic duct disorders. Preventive and therapeutic liver care extends to hepatitis screening and management, including vaccination guidance and antiviral treatment when indicated. Patients can expect clear communication, thoughtful follow-up, and coordinated care at every step.

Contact Information:

Address: 204 Medical Dr #240, Sherman, TX, 75092.

Phone: 469-800-4500

Website: https://ginorthtexas.com/