General Info

Our physicians, Dr. Monte Allen and Dr. Elsa Canales, specialize in adult intestinal and nutritional disorders, and in colon cancer screening. We treat such conditions as heartburn, nausea, ulcers, hepatitis, colitis, anemia, hernia, and swallowing problems. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. In addition to having regular office hours, our physicians are also on staff as all Laredo Hospitals. Associations: Our Physicians, Dr. Monte Allen and Dr. Elsa Canales, are on staff at all Laredo Hospitals. We have excellent relationships with primary care physicians, and welcome a referral from you primary care physician. We provide your primary care physician with a copy of your visit or procedure report on the same day as your service. Dr. Allen and Dr. Canales are associated with Laredo Digestive Health Center, a new out-patient surgery center located next door to out office in North Town Professional Plaza. Our physicians perform endoscopies and colonoscopies, inc luding colon cancer screening; in this lovely new facility LDHC's professional nursing staff provides excellent care and personal attention, making each patient's stay at LDHC as comfortable as possible.