The largest gastroenterology group serving Western Colorado has announced the addition of a physician who will offer additional services to the region.

Dr. Daniel Castresana has joined Grand Junction Gastroenterology. He practices in all facets of gastroenterology, including traditional upper endoscopy, advanced therapeutic endoscopy and complicated polypectomies as well as endoscopic ultrasound.

“Dr. Castresana is not only a wonderful addition to our team, but brings a unique skill set to our region to advance patient care,” said Dr. Brent Prosser, another gastroenterologist at Grand Junction Gastroenterology. “Patient care close to home is critical, and now patients will be able to receive advanced endoscopic care without traveling. He is a huge asset to our health care community and something patients and providers have been requesting for years. He will truly fill a large unmet need.”

Castresana said he’s excited about his new home and practice. “After crisscrossing the country over the past decade, my wife, two daughters and I are excited to call Western Colorado home. I’m excited to join such an established team of gastroenterologists and am eager to serve the medical needs of the community while enjoying all the amenities and quality of life that this beautiful area offers.”

Castresana is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine and brings to the practice varied education and experience.

After obtaining a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech and a master’s degree in manufacturing management from Pennsylvania State University, Castresana received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his residency at the University of Miami School of Medicine.

He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. While serving as an assistant professor there, he completed a subspeciality fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and received the Distinguished Young Faculty Award.

He went on to serve as an assistant professor of gastroenterology and advanced therapeutic endoscopy at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland.

Prior to joining Grand Junction Gastroenterology, he spent three years expanding and developing the therapeutic endoscopy service line at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.

For additional information about Grand Junction Gastroenterology, call 242-6600 or visit the website located at www.gjgastro.com.