Gastroenterology

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Our gastroenterologist is a leader in the field, using the latest treatments and technology to ensure that your needs are addressed.

Gastroenterology Services & Treatments

Acid reflux
Biliary disease
Celiac disease
Colon cancer screening
Crohn’s disease
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Heartburn and ulcer disease
Inflammatory Bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Pancreatic disorder
Ulcerative colitis

Jose Aponte-Pieras, MD
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Jose Aponte-Pieras, MD, completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and went on to complete his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV where he served as chief fellow. Dr. Aponte-Pieras’s research has been published in numerous journals including American Journal of Case Reports, Cancer Letters, and ACG Case Reports Journal.

Vignan Manne, MD
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Vignan Manne, MD, who specializes in internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology, is an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine.

A graduate of the Ross University School of Medicine in Florida, Dr. Manne completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology from the Sunrise Health Graduate Medical Education Consortium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and an advanced/transplant hepatology fellowship from the Swedish Medical Center-First Hill in Seattle, Washington.

Primary Care

UNLV Health physicians treat your health and wellbeing as their top priority. Our physicians are committed to providing exceptional care in an academic environment.

Gordon Ohning, MD
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Dr. Gordon Ohning, a professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine, graduated from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Iowa and a fellowship in gastroenterology from UCLA.

After 30 years as a professor at UCLA — he also was a prolific researcher with the CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center there — Ohning said the opportunity to help create the new UNLV School of Medicine was too good to pass up.

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Diabetes & Endocrinology

Our endocrinologists can diagnose and manage disorders of the endocrine system. Backed by training and compassion, our team provides a patient-focused environment while providing high-quality care.

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Cardiology & Pulmonology

Our Internal Medicine physicians are trained to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases that affect adults, age 18 and older. UNLV Health features three different internal medicine locations. This location specializes in Pulmonology (respiratory system), and Cardiology (heart).

1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 270, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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702-485-4400

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.