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.
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
Symptoms persist despite initial treatment
There is unexplained weight loss, bleeding, or anemia
A diagnosis has already been made but questions remain
Abnormal liver tests need further clarification
Symptoms are affecting quality of life
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: