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Address
1615 North US Hwy 75 Ste. A
Sherman, TX 75090
Phone
903-892-9179Hours
Quick Facts
- Board Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
- Infusion Services Available
Our Locations
GI Alliance - Sherman, TX
Gastroenterology in Sherman, TX
GI Alliance - Sherman, TX
1615 North US Hwy 75
Ste. A
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About Nathan Smallwood, M.D.
Dr. Smallwood is a board-certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon. He performs anorectal procedures for hemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas. He performs diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopies and is one of the few physicians in the U.S. to have experience in using endoluminal vacuum therapy to treat anastomotic leaks. Dr. Smallwood has had an extensive experience with the da Vinci® Robotic System for both benign and malignant colon and rectal procedures. He specializes in sphincter sparing resections for rectal cancer including transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME). He has experience in managing constipation, rectal prolapse, and the treatment for fecal incontinence with the sacral nerve stimulator. He is a member of the American Board of Surgery and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Why did you choose to specialize in colorectal surgery?
Having the opportunity to positively impact a patient’s life is truly a blessing and is the primary source of joy for me as a surgeon. This is why I especially love Colon and Rectal Surgery. As a Colon and Rectal Surgeon, I can prevent cancer with a colonoscopy or cure cancer with a surgical resection. In benign disease, Colon and Rectal Surgery can dramatically improve a patient’s quality of life. This is especially true for those patients who have had to suffer in silence for months or years due to fecal incontinence or who have an anal fistula, fissure or hemorrhoids.
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
My family and I enjoy spending time at my parent’s ranch fishing and feeding the cows. My daughters love to swim, go to the zoo, and before the pandemic, Chuck E. Cheese’s.
Is there a treatment/procedure that you want your patients to know more about?
Bowel incontinence/leakage affects nearly 1 in every 8 adults over the age of 65. There are advanced therapies available that can help reduce the frequency of bowl leakage incidents, which can positively impact anyone’s quality of life and normal activity. It’s important that our patients know there are options to consider. Below are some informative videos that were produced in collaboration with Axonics, my preferred partner for Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy. You can also click the button below for more detailed information about Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy.
Click here to learn more about Axonics Therapy for Bowel Incontinence
Awards and Accreditation:
Undergraduate Education:
Texas A&M University
Medical Education:
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Post-Graduate Training:
Residency & Fellowship – Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas
Certifications:
Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery
Awards and Recognitions:
2008 Alpha Omega Alpha
2010 Highest Intern ABSITE Exam Award
2011 Highest PGY2 ABSITE Exam Award
2012 Highest PGY3-5 ABSITE Exam Award
2014 North Texas Chapter of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, Outstanding Resident Presentation
Professional Affiliations
American College of Colorectal Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- Celiac Disease
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Jaundice
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Surgery
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- ERCP
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr. Smallwood is incredibly kind, respectful, and dedicated to his patients. He has been incredibly patient and thoughtful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him, he is compassionate and capable beyond what you would expect. He is a doctor you definitely hope you get when you need them!
Dr Smallwood is a very kind and great surgeon. I highly recommend him.
Dr. Smallwood and his staff are amazing. They are wonderful people. They make sure that you are taken care of and are comfortable.
I cannot express how gratified I am that I was able to have Dr. Smallwood as my surgeon. I have never had a doctor that cares as much as he does. I am so thankful that he did my surgery and was by my side the entire time. I would recommend him and his entire staff to my family and friends. That says a lot.
Dr Smallwood and his staff are amazing and top notch with the service they provide. I was in great hands with the care they provided.
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Total Reviews
4.9
Average Rating