Dr. Christopher A. Fincke, MD

Media Releases

Decorated Military Veteran and Skilled Gastroenterologist Joins Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group

Dr. Christopher A. Fincke is a gastroenterology specialist with Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group in Fredericksburg, Texas. He joined the practice after a decorated military career and over a decade of private practice.

At Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group, Dr. Fincke prioritizes patient-focused care, ensuring that every individual feels confident in their procedures and treatment plans. His areas of expertise encompass general gastroenterology and hepatology, as well as specialized procedures such as therapeutic endoscopy, ERCP, and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS). Additionally, he is well-versed in celiac plexus block, endoluminal stenting, complex biliary and pancreatic endoscopy, and HALO™ radiofrequency ablation of Barrett’s Esophagus.

A 1996 graduate of the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Fincke completed his residency in internal medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He then pursued a fellowship in gastroenterology at Brooke Army Medical Center and later served as a faculty gastroenterologist for the San Antonio Uniformed Health Services Gastroenterology Fellowship program, contributing to the education and training of numerous GI physicians.

After 11 years of dedicated service in the United States Army, Dr. Fincke transitioned to private practice in San Antonio in 2007 before joining the Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Hill Country, HCM Medical Clinic – Fredericksburg, and Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, further solidifying his commitment to providing exceptional care in the community.

Deeply passionate about diagnosing and treating diseases of the digestive system, Dr. Fincke is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Fincke actively participates in charitable endeavors in the San Antonio community and finds joy in attending and coaching his childre’’s sporting events.

Recommended Articles

• Celiac Disease: Get Diagnosed

  Most often people have extra intestinal symptoms, such as migraine, peripheral neuropathy, joint pains, seizures, short stature, pubertal delay, and infertility. These presentations are not commonly tested for celiac disease, therefore, majority remains undiagnosed. ...

• The Low FODMAP Diet and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Myths and Facts

  Until now, it has been recognized that diet neither causes nor treats inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. However, specific diets have proven to be helpful in alleviating symptoms associated with these diseases. When considering this, it is important to...

• What Are the Risks of Gallbladder Surgery?

  Your gallbladder has a very big role in the body during digestion. It is the organ that collects a fluid known as bile, which helps you to digest food. If your gallbladder develops complications, you may need to have it removed. You may also have it removed if you develop gallstones. Gallstones are...

• Celiac Disease: Five New Developments to Know About

  When you have celiac disease or one of your family members has the disease, caution should always be taken so as not to trigger the pain and other complications that might be brought by the emergence of this disease. Since celiac disease has no known medication yet, a total abstinence from any food...

• Celiac Disease Patients do not Experience More Depression

  A new study found that those with celiac disease are no longer more likely to become depressed or experience sleep difficulty as compared to the whole population. This new study was based on a national health survey. The study also showed that people who observe gluten-free diet and have not been...

• Where Exactly Does the Pain Occur During Appendicitis?

  Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a disease that is mostly known as the rupture of the appendix. The human appendix is considered to be a vestigial structure. Vestigial means lacking meaningful work, or the evolving of a part of the body to take on a new shape, or an organ that has...