Summary

Dr. Eric Lawitz is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center-Fort Sam in 1996, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the same institution in 1999. Dr. Lawitz communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Lawitz practices at University Hospital and Texas Liver Tumor Center, both located in San Antonio, Texas, and maintains an affiliation with Baptist Medical Center. He focuses on treating complex liver conditions including cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as managing high cholesterol in children and teenagers. His expertise includes performing abdominal ultrasounds, MRI scans, and specialized MR enterogram procedures to evaluate digestive tract conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Gastroenterology Brooke Army Medical Center-Fort Sam
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Eric Joel Lawitz has 2 locations

University Hospital

4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229

Texas Liver Tumor Center

7979 Wurzbach RdSan Antonio, TX 78229

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.3 
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Antonio , TXSACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CATempe , AZ
Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: New York University Med School: Charles R Drew University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Joel Lawitz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 6 Degrees Transplant Network "
  • Aetna Better Health Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Perinate Newborn"
  • Aetna Better Health Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP)" "
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid STAR
  • Aetna Health Bexar County-ACO Plan (Baptist & HealthTexas) (Please Call)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Choice POS II
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Elect Choice EPO
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - HMO
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Managed Choice POS
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Open Choice PPO (Non-Methodist/HCA)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - QPOS
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Select
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Whole Health EPO (Please Call)
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Eagle PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Freedom PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Premier HMO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Prime HMO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Value Plus PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare-Medicaid Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP)
  • Allwell (Superior HealthPlan) Medicare Advantage - All Products
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Federal Programs Commercial - Federal - All Products
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Out-of-State Commercial - Out-of-State - Blue Card Program Only "
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Childrens Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)"
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Advantage
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Essentials
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Premier
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - PPO - Blue Choice
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - PPO (CHRISTUS Health)
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) HPN/EPO (Narrow Network)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric Joel Lawitz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric Joel Lawitz has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Hepatitis C
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Gastroenterology Brooke Army Medical Center-Fort Sam1999

Residency

Internal Medicine Brooke Army Medical Center-Fort Sam1996

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Which hospitals is Dr. Eric Lawitz affiliated with?
Dr. Eric Lawitz is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center.
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