
Dr. David Scott Hodges M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
6900 PECOS RD NORTH LAS VEGAS NV, 89086About
Dr. David Hodges is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Hodges specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Hodges performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1983
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearest Hospitals
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
4015 22ND PLACE LUBBOCK TX 79410NORTH VISTA HOSPITALl
1409 EAST LAKE MEAD BLVD NORTH LAS VEGAS NV 89030VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
620 SHADOW LANE LAS VEGAS NV 89106