IMPORTANT NOTICE
Dr. P. Martin Mauk, MD, FACG. will be retiring and will no longer provide care with our practice after December 31, 2024.
Patients who would like to request medical records release form to transfer care outside of Digestive and Liver Specialists can speak with a receptionist or click here for a medical release form.
EDUCATION
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1993–1997, BS, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, University of Houston, Houston, TX
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1997–2001, Doctor of Medicine: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
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2001–2004, Internship/Residency: Internal Medicine, Scott & White Memorial Hospital Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Temple, TX
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2004–2005, Chief Resident: Internal Medicine, Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Temple, TX
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2005–2008, Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Temple, TX
Katherine Nguyen, MD
Dr. Nguyen is originally from Vietnam and grew up in the Houston area. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Houston, attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed her internship, residency and fellowship at Texas A&M/Scott & White in Temple, Texas. Dr. Nguyen enjoys working at Digestive and Liver Specialists because of the diverse patient population and the range of diseases tackled. She enjoys getting to know patients and providing individualized care. Dr. Nguyen treats the full spectrum of gastroenterological disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as irritable bowel syndrome. In addition, she has a special interest in women’s health and believes in the importance of colorectal cancer screening.
Dr. Nguyen is married and has two daughters. Her husband is also a physician in the Houston area. In her leisure time, Dr. Nguyen is an avid runner who has completed several half marathons and full marathons. Her goal is to complete all six of the world major marathons. She also enjoys spending time with her very large extended family.
Dr. Nguyen is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.
TEXAS STATE LICENSURE
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Texas – 2004
BOARD CERTIFICATION
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American Board of Internal Medicine – 2004
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American Board of Gastroenterology – 2008
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
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American Medical Association
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American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy