Dr. Advitya Malhotra, known to his patients as “Dr. Adi,” is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist who has been serving the Galveston County community for over 20 years. His journey in medicine began far from the Texas Gulf Coast — born and raised in India, he moved to the United States in 2003, driven by a passion for advancing patient care through both clinical practice and research.

Education & Training

• Research fellowship at Yale University, where he contributed to groundbreaking studies in digestive diseases
• Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston
• Gastroenterology Fellowship at UTMB Galveston and MD Anderson Cancer Institute — a combined program that gave him unique expertise in both general gastroenterology and GI oncology

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Malhotra’s practice covers the full spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology, with particular emphasis on:

• Colon cancer prevention — performing thorough screening colonoscopies and working to increase awareness about the importance of early detection
• Esophageal reflux (GERD) — diagnosing and managing chronic acid reflux and its complications
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — developing personalized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique symptoms and triggers
• Liver disease — treating fatty liver disease, hepatitis, and other hepatic conditions with the latest evidence-based approaches
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — managing Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease with a focus on long-term remission and quality of life

Leadership & Innovation

As the founding physician of Coastal Gastroenterology Associates’ expansion, Dr. Malhotra has built a team dedicated to comprehensive, patient-centered care. He brought on nurse practitioners Jesseca Izquierdo and Destanie Bankston to extend the practice’s reach in both hospital and clinic settings, and recently recruited Dr. Mahvish Khalid to further expand the group’s expertise.

Always looking for ways to serve patients beyond the traditional office visit, Dr. Malhotra launched a virtual weight loss clinic at myzoomclinic.com, offering physician-supervised weight management through convenient telehealth visits. He also championed the addition of FibroScan technology to the practice, providing patients with non-invasive liver assessment.

Patient Philosophy

Dr. Malhotra is known for taking the time to truly listen to his patients. He understands that digestive issues can be uncomfortable to discuss and stressful to experience, and he creates an environment where patients feel heard, respected, and involved in their care decisions.

For urgent concerns, patients can reach Dr. Malhotra directly at 713-367-1059.