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Felix I. Tellez-Avila, M.D. Gastroenterologist

Primary Appointment Location

Gastroenterology Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
View Location

Overview

Area of Expertise
Digestive Health
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Languages
English, Spanish
4.3 out of 5
193 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
27 comments
Felix I. Tellez-Avila, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Tellez-Avila

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

About Dr. Tellez-Avila

Clinical Biography

Dr. Felix Tellez-Avila is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for UAMS.  He is an internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. Dr. Tellez-Avila treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice along with many others.  He has completed extensive training for internal medicine, gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy.  In some cases, he uses endoscopic ultrasound procedures to assist in diagnosing digestive disease.

Clinical Focus

Dr. Tellez-Avila uses advanced endoscopic techniques, including endoscopic ultrasound and therapeutic endoscopy, to treat diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder.  He also uses his extensive training to determine the causes of abdominal pain, diarrhea, ulcers, cancer and jaundice.

Dr. Tellez-Avila's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Felix Tellez-Avila, M.D., Ph.D., is part of the Department of Internal Medicine as an assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for UAMS.

He comes to UAMS from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Department of the Salvador Zubiran National Institute of Health Sciences in Mexico City, Mexico where he was a staff physician as well as the research coordinator.  Dr. Tellez-Avila received his medical degree from the Universidad Michoacana, then completed residency training in internal medicine and gastroenterology, advanced therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound training from the Salvador Zubiran National Institute of Health Sciences.

Faculty Appointments

Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Assistant Professor

Education and Training

Medical School
Michoacan University of San Nicolas of Hidalgo
Graduate School
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Graduate School
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Doctorate in Medical Sciences
Residency
National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition “Salvador Zubiran”
Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Postdoctoral Training
National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition “Salvador Zubiran”
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Endoscopic Ultrasound

Professional Certifications

  • Arkansas State Medical Board

Associations

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition “Salvador Zubiran” Medical Association

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Tellez-Avila

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Blockage of Biliary Tract
  • Esophageal varices
  • Gastric strictures
  • Gastric Varices
  • Gastrointestinal Disease
  • Gastrointestinal polyps
  • Jaundice
  • Liver Disease
  • Pancreatic Masses
  • Pancreatitis
  • Small bowel AVM bleeding

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Tellez-Avila

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Advanced Endoscopy
  • Barrett's Ablation and Endotherapy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Enteroscopy

Dr. Tellez-Avila's Areas of Expertise

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Digestive Health

With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS Health's digestive health services are the most complete in the state.

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Locations Where Dr. Tellez-Avila Practices

Exterior of Outpatient Center

Gastroenterology Clinic , Primary Location

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-603-1900
New and Returning Patients
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.5 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.5 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
3.9 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.3 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.4 out of 5

Overall: 4.3 out of 5

(193 Ratings, 27 Comments)

Individual Reviews

4 out of 5

Comment

The doctors and nurses and all staff were great, it's the construction and the difficulty finding where you need to go and where to park that make the whole experience horrible. It was terrifying for me and if I can't find another doctor in a better location then I will not seek treatment for my end stage liver disease

Date

Jul 19, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Courteous, friendly, professional and listens well.

Date

Jul 18, 2022
4 out of 5

Comment

Good experience as always.

Date

Jul 12, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

All good

Date

Jul 12, 2022
1 out of 5

Comment

Stop asking me what to do about it.

Date

Jul 11, 2022
1 out of 5

Comment

My 2 previous specialist heart and kidney canceled my next appointments. The current gastro specialist has already pawned me off to another specialist for my follow up. One of the workers there said he said I asked too many questions. In the initial visit. He spent 6 minutes in the room. Well since it was our first time meeting, I don't feel like asking questions should be an issue if he at all I interested in treating me.

Date

Jun 24, 2022
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Tellez-Avila

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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