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Dietician Counselling Gastroenterologist
Locate separate dietitian counselling with Dr. Scott at GastroDoxs in Houston. Our medical-oriented classes will equip you with a medicalized knowledge coupled with an applied one to help you in your weight loss and diabetes control and gastrointestinal issues. Personalized nutritional programs, gratuity and continuous support.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
What Is Dietician Counselling?
Counselling professional, one on one nutrition care and coaching. At GastroDoxs, Dr. Scott will be putting in place evidence-based solutions that will see you get your health goals-weight management, blood sugar, or getting out of stomach upsets.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Unhealthy eating habits or over usage of processed foods.
Continuous diseases such as cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.
Problems of the digestive system, including IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or GERD (acid reflux).
Lose or gain weight fast and without any cause.
Metabolic/nutritional disorders Family history.
Absence of vitamins and minerals (e.g. iron-deficiency anemia)
Signs and Symptoms
The failure to hold the blood sugar levels intact.
Common are bloating, gas or indigestion.
One feels tired or unenergetic all the time.
Change in weight without any reason.
Symptoms of nutrient imbalance (e.g., poor healing of wounds, loss of hair).
How Dr. Scott Integrates Dietician Counselling?
Dr. Scott uses a step-by-step approach:
Medical History and Physical Exam
He reviews your digestive problems, chronic illnesses (GERD, IBS, fatty liver or IBD), and takes into consideration the impact that your current diet and lifestyle could be having on your health.
Laboratory and Nutritional Assessments
The laboratory can be asked to investigate nutritional deficiency, blood sugar, cholesterol, vitamin tests or food-related antibodies (in case of suspected intolerances or celiac disease).
Dietary and Lifestyle Assessment
A detailed study of your dietary habits including the timing of meals, amount, and amount of water intake.
Symptom and food diaries to establish intolerances or triggers.
Analysis of consumption of processed food, alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Collaborative Nutrition Planning
Our dietician within the company will cooperate with Dr. Scott in the preparation of the personalized eating plans, either related to losing weight, to rest the digestive system, or to avoid the development of serious diseases.
Ongoing Monitoring and Support
Customers receive constant guidance on dieting and frequent monitoring, changing the diet, and coaching to ensure that development and success in the long term are sustainable.
Treatment
Our Team Offers Comprehensive Dietician Counselling for Better Liver Health
1. Lifestyle and Diet Modifications
Counselling of fatty liver by individual dieticians camaraderie.
How to control portions
How to build a balanced plate
Local shopping in the Houston grocery stores.
Direct substitutes of junk foods with healthy ones.
2. Medications
We comply with new FDA fatty liver disease recommendations.
The prescription of a drug, which has passed the FDA, and which is prescribed to treat fatty liver disease to reduce inflammation or control cholesterol, is also possible.
3. Minimally Invasive or Advanced Procedures
FibroScan Non-surgical non-invasive monitoring.
Emerging therapies of NASH or MASH liver disease Clinical trials.
Therapy based on endoscopic surgeries on scarring (in a few cases only).
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is diet counselling?
It is a service, whereby, a trained dietitian (like Dr. Scott) will collaborate with you to eat better and feel better, based on your personal needs.
Which are the types of diet counselling?
We meet during one-on-one visits, groups, and online visits. Every plan is to your liking.
How long is each session?
The first consultations take about 60 minutes. Follow-ups are 30 minutes. This will purchase time to revisit progress and reverse gears in plan.
Is dietician counselling included in the insurance cover?
Many plans do cover it. We use CPT codes 97802 and 97803. Our billing team can check our benefits.
How fast will I see results?
Within 2-4 weeks, the vast majority of patients become more active and have better digestion.
Do I need a referral?
Insurance plans that need one are available. We can be of help in contacting your primary care provider.
