Ilyas Memon, M.D.

About Ilyas Memon, M.D.

Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?

I became interested in Gastroenterology because it incorporates routine history and physical and lab and diagnostic testing with endoscopic procedures to help patients with digestive ailments. In addition I like the therapeutic modalities offered by Gastroenterology procedures including hemostasis in GI bleeding , esophageal dilation, Therapeutic ERCP, etc.

Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?

My areas of interest in addition to general digestive diseases and problems include liver diseases , colon cancer screening, and ERCP.

Where did you study?

• Fellowship in Gastroenterology
  Henry Ford Hospital
  Detroit, Michigan
• Residency in Internal Medicine
  Wayne State Univ./ Detroit Medical Center
  Detroit, Michigan
• Residency in Neurology
  Wayne State Univ./Detroit Medical Center
  Detroit, Michgan
• Internship in Internal Medicine
  SUNY Health Sciences Center
  Syracuse, New York
• House Officer in Medicine & Gen. Surgery
  Civil Hospital
  Karachi, Pakistan

What certifications do you hold?

Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology
ACLS Certified
FACG: Fellow American College of Gastroenterology

What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?

In my free time I like spending time with my family including my two kids, reading, and social gatherings with friends and family

Do you have any special honors or recognition in your medical career that you would like to share?

I was always in top 10 % of my class during undergraduate and graduate education years
I am grateful for my very high number of positive patient satisfaction reviews on Google and Healthgrades.com for my local area

Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?

Urdu

Please list your professional affiliations.

American Gastroenterological Association
American College Of Gastroenterology
American College Of Physicians
Texas Medical Association