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Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1993 - 1997)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, liver transplant, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and more.

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard Professional Office Building 2
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-8300

Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD is a gastroenterologist in Dallas, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard Professional Office Building 2
Dallas, TX 75390

Some issues Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD can help you with:

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.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	124
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	286
inpatient care	286
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	95
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	314
inpatient care	314
minimally invasive procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	91
gastrointestinal procedures	44
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	8
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
minimally invasive procedures	8
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	9

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	40
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	39
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	55
hospital care	193
inpatient care	193
minimally invasive procedures	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	56
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	50
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	186
gastrointestinal procedures	70
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226
minimally invasive procedures	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	57
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	51
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	258
gastrointestinal procedures	111
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
minimally invasive procedures	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	112

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	144
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195
minimally invasive procedures	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	112
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	23
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk AS	$1,384 $1,384

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,384

Research Payments

Dr. Lafaine Marie Grant, MD has received 37 research payments totaling $149,848.

Biography

Dr. Lafaine Grant practices adult gastroenterology in Dallas, TX. Dr. Grant has indicated that her clinical interests include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver disease, and liver transplant. She attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Emory University. Dr. Grant has received professional recognition including the following: D Magazine Best Doctor. She is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.