Dr. John Gancayco, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
2200 Bergquist Dr Suite 1 Lackland TX, 78236About
Dr. John Gancayo is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lackland, TX. Dr. Gancayo 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. Gancayo performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Internships
- Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium San Antonio
Fellowships
- Midhaven Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- ACGI, NGA
What do you attribute your success to?
- He attributes his success to his father who inspired him and his 6 other brothers to always work hard and you can achieve anything. He has been Active Duty in the Air Force and has been in for 23 years. He has always been passionate about medicine and watched his dad successfully be a pediatrician for 50 years, and has worked hard to become the man he is today by listening to his patients and putting them first.
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