Dr. Vivian Asamoah

MD, IFMCP

Gastroenterologist, Integrative Medicine Doctor

Celiac  •  SIBO  •  Bloating  •  IBS  •  Constipation  •  IBD  •  EOE  •  GERD  •  Gastritis  •  Pelvic Floor Dysfunction  •  Gut-Brain Disorders  •  Nutrition, lifestyle medicine; Integrative approach

Dr. Vivian Abenaa Asamoah, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified gastroenterologist, integrative functional medicine physician, and healthcare innovator working at the intersection of microbiome science, precision medicine, and scalable clinical delivery.

She is the Founder and CEO of Houston Gastro Institute, a state-of-the-art gastroenterology practice recognized for integrating conventional GI excellence with advanced nutrition and lifestyle-based care. She also serves as Medical Director of Zazen Surgery Center, leading a physician-driven ambulatory model focused on quality, efficiency, and value-based outcomes.

Licensed across 14 states, Dr. Asamoah directs a nationwide virtual integrative GI platform leveraging advanced stool analysis, metabolomics, immune and micronutrient biomarkers, and longitudinal data tracking to deliver microbiome-centered care at scale. Her experience treating thousands of patients with chronic, treatment-resistant digestive and metabolic conditions provides deep real-world insight into therapeutic variability, adherence patterns, and sustainable behavior change—critical for translating microbiome science into practical consumer and clinical applications.

Dr. Asamoah is a nationally recognized speaker who delivers keynote lectures, clinical workshops, and industry presentations on microbiome science, precision nutrition, and integrative gastrointestinal care. She brings a clinician-operator lens to discussions on scalable innovation—connecting emerging research, formulation strategy, digital health tools, and measurable outcomes.

Known for her clarity and systems-based thinking, she translates complex gastrointestinal science into actionable frameworks that connect digestive health with metabolic resilience, immune regulation, and long-term preventive care.

Education / Training

• Doctor of medicine from the University of Geneva, Switzerland; Internal Med. Residency at Johns Hopkins, MD
• Gastro, Hepatology, Nutrition Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital; certified Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) practitioner

Learning / Influence

• Independently-owned surgery center; Microbiome Research/PI; AGA board member 
• Influencer; Science/Health Communicator