Shaya Rapid GI Access Clinic
Specialized Gastroenterology Appointments Within 3–5 Business Days
When Digestive Symptoms Can’t Wait
Across Houston, many gastroenterology practices are booking months in advance. When specialty care is delayed, patients may continue to experience unresolved symptoms, increasing anxiety, and in some cases, unnecessary ER visits or avoidable hospital admissions.
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, we believe patients deserve timely access to expert digestive care. The Shaya Rapid GI Access Clinic was created to provide an expedited pathway for urgent, non-emergent gastrointestinal concerns.
Who Is This For?
Our Rapid GI Access Clinic is designed for:
Primary Care Providers
Emergency Room Physicians
Urgent Care Providers
Recently discharged hospital patients
We provide fast outpatient evaluation for patients who need prompt specialty care but do not require hospitalization.
Not Appropriate for Rapid Access
Patients who are unstable or require emergency intervention should proceed to the nearest emergency department.
The Rapid Access program is not intended for patients with:
Hemodynamic instability
Active severe GI bleeding
Acute surgical abdomen
Severe dehydration
Conditions Appropriate for Rapid Access
We offer expedited appointments for:
New or worsening rectal bleeding (stable patients)
Iron deficiency anemia
Abnormal liver enzymes
Elevated bilirubin
Chronic diarrhea
Suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Severe or refractory GERD
Persistent abdominal pain with abnormal imaging
CT scan or ultrasound abnormalities
Post-ER or post-hospital GI follow-up
If you are unsure whether your patient qualifies, our team is happy to assist with triage.
Bridging the Gap Between Primary Care and Specialty Care
The Shaya Rapid GI Access Clinic was created to reduce delays, improve outcomes, and strengthen collaboration between primary care and specialty services.
Timely care matters, and we’re here to deliver it. Here’s what you can expect:
Request Rapid GI Appointment
For Referring Providers
We aim to make referrals simple and efficient.
Our team contacts patients within 24 hours to coordinate scheduling.
When urgent procedural evaluation is indicated (EGD, colonoscopy), diagnostic testing is expedited accordingly.
For Patients
If your provider has recommended urgent GI follow-up, you may request a Rapid GI Access appointment by:
Calling our office directly
Asking your provider to send a referral