Ryan Cho, M.D.

Meet Ryan Cho, M.D.

Dr. Ryan Cho is a board certified and fellowship trained gastroenterologist. Prior to joining Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, he served as a teaching faculty member at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, the military's leading medical facility, where he taught and mentored aspiring GI physicians.

During his tenure, Dr. Cho received the esteemed James J. Leonard Award and the SAUSHEC Staff Physician of the Year Award, both recognizing the top teaching physicians, as voted by faculty and trainees. He was also honored for his academic contributions with the American College of Gastroenterology Presidential Award. In recognition of his leadership, he received both the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Dr. Cho published in major gastroenterology journals and presented at multiple meetings at both the local and national level. As an expert in endoscopic ultrasound and pancreaticobiliary disease, he has spoken at the American College of Physician Meeting as well as Grand Rounds at UT San Antonio and Brooke Army Medical Center, among others.

Why Gastroenterology?

I appreciate the diversity that gastroenterology offers in patient care, from the wide range of intriguing diseases to the variety of procedures and treatments. I'm drawn to the balance between preventive care and treatment, which allows me to make a positive impact on my patients' health. What I love most is the opportunity to build lasting relationships with my patients and manage their digestive health over the long term.

Do you have a focus/specialty within GI?

I enjoy all facets of gastroenterology, with a specific focus on GI oncology and pancreaticobiliary disorders.

What can patients expect?

I am grateful for the opportunity to help my patients achieve well-being in their health.

Outside of the Office

I love spending time with my family, staying active outdoors, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.

Languages Spoken:

• English
• Korean

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree - University of Florida
• Medical Degree - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency - San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
• Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship - San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium

Awards & Recognitions

• ACG Presidential Award
• ACG Outstanding Presentation Award
• Air Force Commendation Medal for Outstanding COVID Response
• Air Force Commendation Medal for Outstanding GI Fellow
• Air Force Commendation Medal for Outstanding Staff Physician
• James J. Leonard Outstanding Ward Attending Award
• Joint Service Commendation Medal for Outstanding Officer-in-Charge
• SAUSHEC Gastroenterology Staff Physician of the Year
• UT Health San Antonio Outstanding Resident Teaching award

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Gastroenterology
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases