“We always had a good time with Dr. Argao!” -Pat, Shirley, Tham, Quinlyn and Becky.
Why ducks?
I will always admire his extreme dedication and tireless effort to provide excellent care for his patients. Even until the very end, he was working with a smile to better serve his patients.~Mona Dave
Digestive Health Associates of Texas
7777 Forest Ln, Suite B304
Dallas, TX 75230
972-566-8844
Digestive Health Associates
7000 W. Plano Pkwy, Suite 235
Plano, Texas 75093
972-428-5669
Board Certified: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Fellowship: Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Childrens Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Residency: Pediatrics, State University of New York Health Sciences Center, Brooklyn, New York
M.D.: University of the Philippines
B.S.: Summa Cum Laude, University of the Philippines
Currently:
In practice for more than 8 years
Member, Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas
Member, Pediatric Subspecialty Network
Former Appointments
Research Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1992-1995
Attending Physician, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1993-1995
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1995-1998
Attending Physician, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1995-1998
Chairman, Safety Committee, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1997-1998
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas, 1999-2001
Attending Physician, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hermann Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas, 1999-2001
Member, Medical Advisory Board, American Liver Foundation-South Texas Chapter, 2000-2001
Director of Clinical Affairs, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Hermann Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas, 1999-2001
Director of GI Endoscopy, Hermann Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas, 1999-2001
Honors: American Liver Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, July 1991 – June 1992
Pediatric Research Scholar, William Cooper Procter Research Program and NIH Program of Excellence, July 1992 – April 1995
Dean’s Research Development Award, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, March 1996 – February 1997
Deans’ Excellence Award, Honors Convocation, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, April 2000
Top Pediatricians in Dallas 2007, DMagazine
Areas of Clinical Interest
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastroesphogeal Reflux
Abdominal Pain
Pediatric Urologist
William R. Strand, M.D. is a pediatric urologist in Dallas, Texas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Urology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Strand was selected as a Top Doctor in America by Castle Connolly Medical and featured in Castle Connolly Medical’s America’s Top Doctors® book from 2002 – 2011. He was selected as a D Magazine Best Pediatric Specialists 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2011.