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John Tsai, MD

John K. Tsai, MD

Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

Location:

Lakeway - Bee Cave , Marble Falls , Westlake

Additional Language(s):

Taiwanese

Meet Dr. John Tsai

Dr. John K. Tsai is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, with subspecialties in IBD, nutrition, liver disease, and advanced endoscopic therapeutics (ERCP). Prior to joining Austin Gastro in 2017, he spent nine years in private practice in Tucson, Arizona.
Dr. Tsai completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and nutrition at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. He completed his residency training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and received his bachelor’s and medical degree from Northwestern University’s esteemed 7 year Honor’s Program in Medical Education (HPME).
Dr. Tsai is married with a young daughter. He is an avid fly-fisherman and poker player, and he enjoys traveling the world with his family.  He is also proficient in Taiwanese. Dr. Tsai has been selected perennially as a Top Doctor in Austin Monthly magazine and is honored to be a “celebrity” dancer for Dancing with the Stars- Austin.

Education

Medical Degree: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Residency: Internal Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship: Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Associations

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (TSGE) – Board Member and Fellowship Symposium Director
Travis County Medical Society

Associated Providers

Britney Roman Dann, PA-C

Testimonials

“I was very impressed by Dr. Tsai’s approach. He showed a lot of interest in preventive care, and I was able to talk through a few questions that most doctors, in my opinion, don’t spend much time on. I’ll definitely use Dr. Tsai in the future.” – Greg (Google review)

“Dr. Tsai has been seeing my college-aged son for an ongoing GI condition that had made my son very ill. He is very thorough and explained the condition and treatment plan. He made him feel very comfortable and took the time to answer all our questions. My son is doing better, and the doctor is so encouraging and kind in all follow-up appointments.” – Kathy (Healthgrades)

“Dr. Tsai is very thorough and explores options other providers may miss. He listens closely and when presenting treatments, he explains clearly to the patient. He is knowledgeable and personable, both traits you want in a doctor.” – Gary (Google review)

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Austin Gastroenterology offers dedicated care for various gastrointestinal and liver conditions through a range of in-office procedures, diagnostic and screening procedures, advanced endoscopic procedures in hospital, and other specialized GI care services. We have 18 offices throughout the greater Austin area, including GI care clinics, endoscopy centers, and infusion centers.