Gut Health Doctor in Dallas
Answers for Bloating, IBS and Digestive Problems That Won’t Settle
Targeted testing and a personalized plan for bloating, IBS, SIBO, reflux and food reactions, from our functional medicine team in East Dallas.
What Does a Gut Health Doctor Do?
A gut health doctor looks for why you have ongoing digestive symptoms such as bloating, gas, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain or new food reactions, especially when standard tests have come back normal. Common causes include IBS, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), an imbalance in gut bacteria, food intolerances, low stomach acid or enzymes, stress, medications and conditions such as celiac disease.
At Regen Wellness in Dallas, a licensed provider takes a detailed history and uses targeted testing, then builds a plan around diet, the gut microbiome, digestion and stress. If your symptoms need a gastroenterologist or a colonoscopy, we'll tell you.
Gut Symptoms We Help With
Many patients have had symptoms for years and been told it's "just IBS" or stress. These are the problems we see most.
Bloating & Gas
A swollen belly that gets worse through the day or after certain foods.
Constipation or Diarrhea
Irregular bowel habits, or switching between the two, including IBS.
Reflux & Indigestion
Heartburn, burping, nausea or feeling full quickly after eating.
Food Reactions
New reactions to foods that never bothered you before, including gluten and dairy.
SIBO
Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, which often causes bloating soon after meals.
Gut-Related Symptoms Elsewhere
Fatigue, skin flares, brain fog or joint pain that seem to track with digestive problems.
Tired of Guessing What Your Gut Is Reacting To?
Book a free info call. Tell us about your symptoms and what you've tried, and we'll explain what testing at our Dallas clinic could show and what it costs.
Gut Health Testing
We offer all of the tests below. Your provider recommends only the ones your symptoms call for, so not everyone needs every test. Here's what each one can and can't tell you.
| Test | What it looks at | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive stool test, such as GI-MAP | Gut bacteria, yeast, parasites, digestion and inflammation markers | Useful for guiding a plan. Some markers, such as the balance of "good" and "bad" bacteria, are still being studied. |
| SIBO breath test | Hydrogen and methane gases after drinking a sugar solution | Done at home over 2–3 hours, after a prep diet the day before. |
| Celiac blood test | Antibodies to gluten | You need to be eating gluten when tested, or it can miss celiac disease. |
| Food-sensitivity test | IgG antibodies to foods | Allergy experts caution that IgG often reflects foods you eat regularly, not true intolerance. We only use it as a starting point for a supervised elimination diet. |
| Blood work | Iron, B12, vitamin D, thyroid and inflammation markers | Gut problems can cause low nutrient levels, and thyroid problems can cause gut symptoms. |
See all our lab testing options.
What About Leaky Gut?
"Leaky gut" describes increased intestinal permeability, when the gut lining lets through more than it should. It's a real, measurable change seen in research on celiac disease, Crohn's disease and some other conditions.
"Leaky gut syndrome" as a stand-alone diagnosis, though, isn't recognized by most doctors, and there's no reliable routine test for it. Symptoms people link to leaky gut, such as bloating, fatigue and food reactions, have many possible causes.
So we focus on what can be found and treated: food triggers, SIBO, bacterial imbalance, celiac disease, low nutrients and inflammation. Fixing those is what supports a healthy gut lining.
See a Doctor Promptly For
Blood in your stool or black stools, unexplained weight loss, trouble swallowing, ongoing vomiting, severe or worsening abdominal pain, fever, or new symptoms after age 45. These need a gastroenterologist and may need a colonoscopy.
Colon cancer screening is recommended starting at age 45 for most adults, or earlier with a family history.
Our Approach to Gut Health
Every plan is customized to your symptoms and results. Most draw on these steps:
Find your triggers
A food and symptom diary, and when it fits, a short, supervised elimination diet such as low-FODMAP, followed by careful reintroduction so your diet doesn't stay restricted.
Treat what testing finds
Treatment for SIBO, yeast or parasites if they're found, and referral if celiac disease or IBD is suspected.
Support digestion
Digestive enzymes, fiber, probiotics or other supplements only where your results give a reason. Your provider will recommend specific products, and you can find the practitioner-grade options we use in the gut and digestion collection at Regen Wellness Vitamins, our supplement store in the same suite.
Calm the gut-brain connection
Stress, sleep and nervous-system support, because the gut and brain affect each other and stress can make IBS worse.
Recheck and adjust
We track your symptoms and repeat testing when it would change the plan.
Patients sometimes ask about peptides such as BPC-157 or KPV for gut health. Research on them is early and mostly in animals, and they're not FDA-approved for gut conditions. We'll explain what's known if you're interested.
Who Provides Your Care
Gut health care is led by a licensed provider, working with our clinic director, Jose Baldazo, BSN, RN. All protocols are overseen by our medical director, Dr. Adam Parsons, MD.
We work alongside your gastroenterologist and primary care doctor, and can share your results with them if you'd like.
Medically Reviewed
Reviewed by Jose Baldazo, BSN, RN, Clinic Director, and approved by Dr. Adam Parsons, MD, Medical Director.
Last reviewed: October 2026.
Related Conditions and Care
Autoimmune Conditions
Celiac disease, IBD and other autoimmune conditions that often involve the gut.
Autoimmune →Gut Health FAQs
What are the symptoms of leaky gut?
People most often link bloating, gas, food reactions, fatigue, brain fog and skin problems to leaky gut. These symptoms have many possible causes, such as SIBO, IBS, food intolerances and celiac disease, which is why testing for those causes is more useful than a leaky gut label.
Why am I always bloated?
Common causes include swallowed air, constipation, certain carbohydrates (FODMAPs), lactose intolerance, SIBO, IBS and hormone changes. Bloating with weight loss, bleeding or severe pain needs prompt medical care.
What is a GI-MAP test?
GI-MAP is a brand of comprehensive stool test that uses DNA to measure gut bacteria, yeast, parasites and markers of digestion and inflammation. It can help guide a plan, though some of its markers are still being studied.
How long does it take to heal your gut?
It depends on the cause. Some people feel better within a few weeks of removing a trigger food or treating SIBO. Others, especially with long-standing symptoms, improve over several months.
Should I see a gastroenterologist or a functional medicine provider?
See a gastroenterologist for warning signs such as bleeding, weight loss or trouble swallowing, and for colon cancer screening. A functional medicine provider can help with ongoing symptoms after serious causes have been ruled out. Many patients see both.
Do probiotics help gut health?
Some probiotics help some conditions, such as certain types of IBS or diarrhea after antibiotics. They don't help everyone and can worsen bloating in some people, so we recommend specific ones based on your symptoms and results.
Where can I see a gut health doctor in Dallas?
At Regen Wellness, 5510 Abrams Rd, Suite 126, Dallas, TX 75214, in East Dallas near Lakewood and White Rock Lake. Our services are self-pay, and many patients use HSA or FSA funds. Request our pricing sheet.
Get to the Bottom of Your Gut Symptoms
Book a free info call, or request pricing for a gut health evaluation and testing at our Dallas clinic.
This page is educational and is not medical advice. Treatment requires an evaluation by a licensed provider, and individual results vary. Peptides are not FDA-approved to treat gut conditions.