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- Morehouse School of Medicine alumni Self-identification Source recorded Jun 2026
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1538522958 recorded Jun 2026
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About Thuy-Van Hang
Thuy-Van Hang, MD is a Black gastroenterologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Thuy-Van offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Gastroenterology
Black gastroenterologists: GI, liver, and pancreas care. Black adults die of colon cancer at 40 percent higher rates, and early specialist care saves lives.
Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer and 40 percent more likely to die from it than white Americans (American Cancer Society, 2024). The American College of Gastroenterology recommends Black patients begin screening colonoscopy at age 45, earlier than the general guideline was for decades, because of that excess risk. Gastroenterologists also manage Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, hepatitis C, fatty liver disease (NAFLD/MASLD), and unexplained GI symptoms.
A 2020 study in Gastroenterology found Black patients with IBD are more likely to present with complications such as strictures and fistulas, reflecting delayed diagnosis.
Conditions we cover
- Colon cancer screening and polyp surveillance
- GERD and Barrett's esophagus
- Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis
- Hepatitis B/C, fatty liver, cirrhosis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and SIBO
When to book
- Blood in stool or rectal bleeding at any age
- Unexplained weight loss or persistent diarrhea over 4 weeks
- Difficulty swallowing or food getting stuck
- Family history of colon cancer or polyps
Advocacy prompts
- Should I start screening at 45 given my family history?
- What's my risk of MASLD given my labs?
- Is a stool-based test enough, or do I need a colonoscopy?
Frequently asked questions
Is Thuy-Van Hang accepting new patients?
Thuy-Van Hang is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Thuy-Van Hang's practice located?
Thuy-Van Hang practices at 1670 CLAIRMONT RD, Decatur, GA 30033. Phone: 404-321-6111.
Does Thuy-Van Hang offer telehealth?
Thuy-Van Hang sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Gastroenterology treat?
Black gastroenterologists: GI, liver, and pancreas care. Black adults die of colon cancer at 40 percent higher rates, and early specialist care saves lives.
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