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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Valle (1981)

Professional interests include: fistula, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), liver mass, and more.

3814 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 795-4500

Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Valle in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD is affiliated with Providence and Elias Ghandour, M.D..

Office Locations

3814 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410

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Providence

10208 Quaker Avenue Suite 200
Lubbock, TX 79424

(806) 795-4500

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Some issues Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopic esophageal dilation

ERCP

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic ERCP

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopic esophageal dilation, ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic ERCP, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, upper endoscopy with dilation, upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

ERCP with stone removal

esophageal balloon dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD performed more EGD with biopsy, and EGD with lesion removal procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, ERCP with stone removal, and esophageal balloon dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopy

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

gastrointestinal endoscopy

inpatient hospital care

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD performed more EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopy, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	36
balloon dilation	115
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	700
doctor visit	1432
esophageal dilation	115
gastrointestinal procedures	1210
hospital care	1949
inpatient care	1949
minimally invasive procedures	1222
preventive care	176
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	700
stent placement (stenting)	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	33
balloon dilation	71
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	495
doctor visit	1261
esophageal dilation	71
gastrointestinal procedures	809
hospital care	1571
inpatient care	1571
minimally invasive procedures	809
preventive care	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	495
stent placement (stenting)	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	566
Female	659

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	923
Black	51
Hispanic	238
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	471
85 and over	158
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	25
balloon dilation	102
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	605
doctor visit	1336
esophageal dilation	102
gastrointestinal procedures	960
hospital care	1715
inpatient care	1715
minimally invasive procedures	971
preventive care	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	605
stent placement (stenting)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	556
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	43
Hispanic	239
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	444
85 and over	164
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	35
balloon dilation	105
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	620
doctor visit	1411
esophageal dilation	105
foreign body removal	11
gastrointestinal procedures	952
hospital care	1475
inpatient care	1475
minimally invasive procedures	968
preventive care	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	620
stent placement (stenting)	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1176
Female	1306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1906
Black	0
Hispanic	470
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1026
From 75 to 84	876
85 and over	308
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	35
balloon dilation	90
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	533
doctor visit	1301
esophageal dilation	90
gastrointestinal procedures	819
hospital care	1486
inpatient care	1486
minimally invasive procedures	834
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	533
stent placement (stenting)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	523
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	873
Black	47
Hispanic	226
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	167
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	20
balloon dilation	111
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	561
doctor visit	1395
esophageal dilation	111
gastrointestinal procedures	899
hospital care	1516
inpatient care	1516
liver imaging	18
minimally invasive procedures	899
preventive care	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	561
stent placement (stenting)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	571
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	929
Black	42
Hispanic	223
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	173
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	26
balloon dilation	91
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	414
doctor visit	1296
esophageal dilation	91
gastrointestinal procedures	717
hospital care	1254
inpatient care	1254
liver imaging	15
minimally invasive procedures	717
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	414
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	551
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	809
Black	37
Hispanic	216
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	472
From 75 to 84	384
85 and over	145
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2019 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
balloon dilation	62
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	291
doctor visit	1069
esophageal dilation	62
gastrointestinal procedures	512
hospital care	723
inpatient care	723
liver imaging	17
minimally invasive procedures	512
preventive care	100
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	291
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	33
Hispanic	157
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	110
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	21
balloon dilation	63
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	241
doctor visit	950
esophageal dilation	63
gastrointestinal procedures	458
hospital care	459
inpatient care	459
minimally invasive procedures	458
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	241

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	23
Hispanic	150
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	97
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
balloon dilation	67
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	278
doctor visit	857
esophageal dilation	67
gastrointestinal procedures	504
hospital care	611
inpatient care	611
minimally invasive procedures	504
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	278
stent placement (stenting)	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	32
Hispanic	130
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	81
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
balloon dilation	60
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	314
doctor visit	839
esophageal dilation	60
gastrointestinal procedures	494
hospital care	304
inpatient care	304
liver imaging	15
minimally invasive procedures	494
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	314
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	353

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	20
Hispanic	147
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	60
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lubbock, TX were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	24
balloon dilation	85
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	459
doctor visit	1195
esophageal dilation	85
foreign body removal	11
gastrointestinal procedures	757
hospital care	1187
inpatient care	1187
liver imaging	16
minimally invasive procedures	762
preventive care	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	459
stent placement (stenting)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	787
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	199
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	372
85 and over	133
Less than 65	92
65 to 74	434

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	12
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD graduated from University of Valle in 1981. He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Valle (1981)

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

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Insurance Information

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Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Humana Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Aetna, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, HealthSmart, First Health, WellPoint, Presbyterian Commercial, Presbyterian NM Centennial Care, Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White, Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP, BCBS NM COUPE, Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange, BCBS NM Turquoise Care, OMNI, CapStar, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange, Grace Clinic Texas, Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier, TeamChoice UMC Limited services call for verification, Aetna West Texas Preferred, BCBS NM PPO, Interim Hospice, TeamChoice Advantage UMC, Wayland Baptist Student Athletes, Wayland Baptist Imagine Health Commercial and Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Humana Medicare Advantage

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

Aetna

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

HealthSmart

First Health

WellPoint

Presbyterian Commercial

Presbyterian NM Centennial Care

Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White

Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP

BCBS NM COUPE

Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange

BCBS NM Turquoise Care

OMNI

CapStar

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange

Grace Clinic Texas

Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier

TeamChoice UMC Limited services call for verification

Aetna West Texas Preferred

BCBS NM PPO

Interim Hospice

TeamChoice Advantage UMC

Wayland Baptist Student Athletes

Wayland Baptist Imagine Health Commercial

Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elias J. Ghandour, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$56,147 Viekira $26,260	Mavyret $12,830	Lupron $5,305	Creon $183	Moderiba $106	Other $11,463
Genentech USA, Inc.	$10,367 Perjeta $3,765	Pegasys $2,291	XOLAIR $1,605	$2,705
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$8,660 INCIVEK $8,660
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$8,045 ENTYVIO $7,737	Dexilant $206	Trintellix $54	GATTEX $22	MOTEGRITY $20	Other $6
Apollo Endosurgery US Inc	$678 Orbera $567	Overstitch $112
Other	$3,302 Ocaliva $405	ENTYVIO $314	LINZESS $208	XIFAXAN $180	Injectafer $168	Other $2,027

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$52,225
Consulting Fee	$12,000
Food and Beverage	$8,424
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$7,800
Travel and Lodging	$6,591
Other	$159

Biography

Dr. Elias Ghandour is a specialist in adult gastroenterology in Lubbock, TX. His areas of expertise include achalasia, gastroparesis, and cirrhosis. Amerigroup, Blue California, and HealthSmart seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Ghandour accepts. Before performing his residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Ghandour attended Tufts University School of Medicine and the University of Valle for medical school. Dr. Ghandour has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with Providence. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Lubbock, TX.