Austin Gastroenterology

Name

Austin Gastroenterology

Legal name

Austin Gastroenterology

Website

https://austingastro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Austin Gastroenterology is a private gastroenterology and hepatology practice founded in 1980, operating 18 clinic, endoscopy, and infusion locations across Central Texas, delivering comprehensive digestive-disease care to adult patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAE), Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS/Interventional) (HLAKAEAC), Liver & GI Clinical Research (Trials Centers) (HLAKAEAL), Digestive Oncology (GI Cancer Care) (HLAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Endoscopy procedures
• Hepatology care
• Colon cancer screening
• Digestive health diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing gastroenterology and hepatology medical services including consultations, diagnostic procedures, screening procedures, and therapeutic treatments billed to patients and insurance providers.
2. Procedure-Based Revenue: One-time revenue from diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, advanced endoscopic procedures, capsule endoscopy, and in-office procedures.
3. Infusion Therapy Services: Revenue from providing infusion therapy services for GI-related conditions at dedicated infusion centers.
4. Telehealth Services: Virtual healthcare consultations and follow-up care services provided via telehealth platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Austin Gastroenterology is a private physician group practice delivering comprehensive gastroenterology and hepatology care across Central Texas since 1980. The practice provides diagnostic and screening procedures (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, FibroScan, motility testing, breath tests), advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS, mucosal resection, ablation), in-office procedures (hemorrhoid banding, pH impedance testing), infusion therapy, chronic care management, and telehealth through 18 clinic locations, 4 endoscopy centers, and 2 infusion centers.

Product overview

Austin Gastroenterology offers a comprehensive gastroenterology and hepatology practice serving Central Texas since 1980. The practice operates as a multi-service healthcare provider offering diagnostic procedures (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, breath tests), advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS, mucosal resection, ablation therapies), specialized services (FibroScan liver assessment, motility testing, infusion therapy), in-office procedures (hemorrhoid banding, pH testing), and telehealth. The practice features 18 clinic locations, 4 endoscopy centers, and 2 infusion centers across the greater Austin area, providing a full continuum of gastrointestinal and liver care from screening and diagnosis through advanced therapeutic interventions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Austin Endoscopy Centers: State-of-the-art endoscopy centers offering outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal procedures including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
• GI Update for Primary Care

Products and services

• Colonoscopy Standard and AI-assisted colonoscopy procedure examining the entire colon and rectum for colon cancer screening, polyp detection, and diagnosis, available for adult patients seeking preventive and diagnostic GI care.
• Direct Access Screening Colonoscopy Streamlined screening colonoscopy service that allows qualified patients to skip the pre-procedure office visit by completing an eligibility questionnaire, saving time and cost for screening candidates.
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedure examining the upper gastrointestinal tract including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for diagnostic evaluation of GERD, ulcers, and other upper GI conditions.
• PillCam SB Capsule Endoscopy Capsule endoscopy using a pill-sized camera to capture images of the small intestine for diagnosing Crohn's disease, celiac disease, small bowel bleeding, and other small bowel conditions.
• Hydrogen and Urea Breath Tests Non-invasive breath tests to detect lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and H. pylori infection.
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Advanced endoscopic procedure combining X-ray and endoscopy to diagnose and treat conditions of the bile ducts and pancreatic duct, performed in a hospital setting.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) with Fine Needle Aspiration Advanced procedure combining endoscopy and ultrasound to examine the digestive tract and surrounding organs, with capability to obtain tissue samples via fine needle aspiration.
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Advanced therapeutic technique for removing abnormal tissues and precancerous lesions from the digestive tract lining without surgery.
• EndoRotor Advanced endoscopic device for precise removal of abnormal tissue and debris from the pancreatic duct and bile ducts.
• HALO Radiofrequency Ablation Radiofrequency ablation procedure for treating Barrett's esophagus and precancerous conditions of the esophagus.
• Endoscopic Suturing Advanced endoscopic technique for closing perforations, fistulas, and surgical openings using sutures placed through the endoscope.
• Enteroscopy for GI Bleeding Endoscopic procedure to examine and treat the small intestine, including deep enteroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of GI bleeding.
• Enteral Stent Placement and Removal Non-surgical placement and removal of self-expandable stents to keep obstructed areas of the digestive tract open due to cancerous tumors or benign strictures.
• FibroScan (Transient Elastography) Non-invasive ultrasound-based technology for measuring liver stiffness and fatty liver content, used for screening and monitoring conditions such as fatty liver disease and hepatitis.
• Motility Testing (Esophageal Manometry) Diagnostic test evaluating esophageal muscle function to diagnose swallowing disorders and conditions such as achalasia.
• Infusion Therapy Services IV infusion services for administering medications and treatments for various gastrointestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease and autoimmune disorders, provided at dedicated infusion centers.
• pH Impedance Testing In-office procedure measuring acid and non-acid reflux in the esophagus over a 24-hour period using a thin catheter with sensors for acid reflux and esophageal function assessment.
• Hemorrhoid Banding Office-based treatment for hemorrhoids using rubber band ligation to cut off blood supply and cause hemorrhoid tissue to fall off.
• Bravo Reflux Capsule Wireless pH monitoring capsule temporarily attached to the esophageal lining to measure acid reflux over 48-96 hours.
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Endoscopic examination of the rectum and lower colon to detect polyps, tumors, and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Telehealth Virtual healthcare visits allowing patients to consult with gastroenterologists remotely for follow-up appointments, consultations, and after-hours care.
• Chronic Care Management Ongoing care coordination program for patients with chronic gastrointestinal conditions, providing personalized treatment plans and regular monitoring.
• PEG Feeding Tube Placement and Removal Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedure for placement and removal of feeding tubes for patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with proper screening
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pinnacle Clinical ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2017Austin Gastroenterology partnered with Pinnacle Clinical Research to open a first-of-its-kind liver disease research center in Central Texas at 3001 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 220, Rollingwood, Texas 78746. The partnership focuses on conducting clinical trials for Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which affects an estimated 80 to 100 million people in the United States. Dr. Nadege Gunn serves as the medical director of the new liver disease research center.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Pinnacle Clinical Research: Pinnacle Clinical Research is Austin Gastroenterology's stated partner for the liver disease research center. It is an ecosystem partner and clinical trial site operator, comparable because of its direct adjacency to AG's hepatology research business.

Emerging players

• Oshi Health: Oshi Health is a digital-first gastroenterology virtual care platform offering telehealth for IBS, IBD, GERD, and other digestive conditions. It is an emerging competitor whose gastroenterology telemedicine offering partially overlaps with Austin Gastroenterology's telehealth service line.

Direct peers

• Capital Digestive Care: Capital Digestive Care is a large Mid-Atlantic gastroenterology specialty physician group with a similar multi-location, full-service GI operating model. It is a directly comparable specialty physician group peer in scale and service mix.
• Illinois Gastroenterology Group: Illinois Gastroenterology Group is one of the largest independent GI specialty practices in the Midwest offering comprehensive gastroenterology care across multiple locations. It is directly comparable as a multi-site specialty physician group with similar service breadth.
• Borland Groover: Borland Groover is a large independent gastroenterology specialty practice based in Jacksonville, FL, providing a similar multi-site, multi-service GI model including advanced procedures and clinical research. It is a directly comparable large independent specialty GI group.
• Digestive Health Associates of Texas: Digestive Health Associates of Texas is a Texas-based gastroenterology specialty practice with a multi-location model similar to Austin Gastroenterology's footprint. It is a directly comparable regional GI specialty peer competing in the same state.
• GI Alliance: GI Alliance is the largest PE-backed gastroenterology platform in the U.S. with a strong Texas footprint. It is a directly comparable specialty physician group peer given overlap in advanced endoscopy, infusion, and clinical research services.
• Texas Digestive Disease Consultants: Texas Digestive Disease Consultants is one of the largest independent gastroenterology practices in North Texas, offering similar full-spectrum GI services including endoscopy and hepatology care. It is a directly comparable regional specialty physician group competing in the same Texas market.

Broad incumbents

• Surgical Care Affiliates (Optum): Surgical Care Affiliates, now part of Optum, is a major national ASC operator with significant endoscopy center presence and integrated physician practice ownership. It is a broad incumbent representing the payer-aligned, PE-backed integrated care model competing with independent specialty groups.
• United Surgical Partners International: USPI is one of the largest operators of ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S., including a substantial base of gastroenterology/endoscopy ASCs. It is a broad incumbent that competes with and partners around endoscopy facility operations across markets including Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AustinGastro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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