The 20 Best Chagas Disease Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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The 20 Best Chagas Disease Doctors in Texas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Chagas Disease near Texas, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Biykem Bozkurt
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Cardiology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Cardiology | General Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiology

    6620 Main St, Ste 1225-1, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Biykem Bozkurt, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Biykem Bozkurt specializes in Cardiology and works at BCM Medicine - Cardiology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2545. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Bozkurt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Robert Gottlieb
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Advanced Heart Failure Clinic - Dallas

    3410 Worth St, Ste 250, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese

    Robert L. Gottlieb, MD, PhD, FACC is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. His professional interests include aortopathies, cardiovascular genetics, cardiac tissue engineering, mechanical support in advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant, and adult congenital heart disease. Dr. Gottlieb earned his Masters in Genetics from Yale University and his PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He then obtained his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He went on to complete fellowships in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gottlieb is on the medical staff at Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. To view Dr. Gottlieb's publications, please click here . Dr. Gottlieb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Kunjan P Thakor MD PA

    5930 W Parker Rd, Ste 600, 
    Plano, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Kunjan Thakor is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Plano, Texas. Dr. Thakor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Chagas Disease, and Lymphangitis.

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    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Cardiology

    UT Southwestern-Clinical Heart And Vascular Center At West Campus Building 3

    2001 Inwood Rd Fl 5, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anish Bhatt is a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine

    Brooke Army Medical Center

    3551 Roger Brooke Dr, 
    Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Marcus is a Family Medicine provider in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Gonorrhea, Sepsis, and Leukemoid Reaction.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease

    Brooke Army Medical Center

    3551 Roger Brooke Dr, 
    Fort Sam Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Smith is a Cardiologist in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Arrhythmias, and Chagas Disease.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    General Practice
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    General Practice

    Department Of GYN Oncology

    3551 Roger Brooke Dr Bldg 3600, 
    Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top area of expertise is Chagas Disease.

    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    1102 Bates Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rojelio Mejia is an Infectious Disease provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mejia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rhabditida Infections, Strongyloidiasis, Secernentea Infections, and Helminthiasis.

    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo La Hoz is an Infectious Disease provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. La Hoz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Nocardiosis, and Cryptococcosis.

    Duane Hospenthal
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Mid Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants PA

    8715 Village Dr Ste 116, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Duane Hospenthal is an Internal Medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hospenthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Heather Yun
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Brooke Army Medical Center

    3551 Roger Brooke Dr, 
    Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Yun is an Infectious Disease provider in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Yun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, COVID-19, H1N1 Influenza, and Malaria.

    Milton J. Packer
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    621 N Hall St, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milton Packer is a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Packer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Cardiac Ablation, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    1901 Veterans Memorial Dr, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Allton is an Infectious Disease provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Allton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top area of expertise is Chagas Disease.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine

    People's Community Clinic

    Austin, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Buttrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Buttrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chagas Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Inpatient Infectious Disease Consultants

    2201 W Holcombe Blvd Ste 305, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Kielhofner is an Infectious Disease provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kielhofner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Endocarditis.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3540 State Highway 16 S Ste 1D, 
    Bandera, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fred Salley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bandera, Texas. Dr. Salley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Coarctation of the Aorta, Isthmian Coarctation, and Chagas Disease.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Bacel Nseir MD LLC

    8042 Wurzbach Rd Ste 280, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Jones is an Infectious Disease provider in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Inpatient Infectious Disease Consultants

    2201 W Holcombe Blvd Ste 305, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Goins is an Infectious Disease provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Goins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Endocarditis, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Family Medicine

    HWC-Providers PLLC

    208 N Texana St Ste A, 
    Hallettsville, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Will Ibanga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hallettsville, Texas. Dr. Ibanga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chagas Disease.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Tarrant County Infectious Disease Associates

    1025 College Ave, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Mcdonald is an Infectious Disease provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chagas Disease?

    Chagas disease is an infectious disease caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. The parasite is transmitted to animals and people by triatomine insects, also known as kissing bugs, which are mainly found in Latin America. If left untreated, Chagas disease is an inflammatory illness that can cause serious stomach and heart conditions.

    When should I see a Chagas Disease doctor in Texas, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Chagas Disease doctor in Texas, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Chagas Disease doctors in Texas, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Chagas Disease doctors in Texas, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Chagas Disease doctor in Texas, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Chagas Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chagas Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Chagas Disease doctor in Texas, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Chagas Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Chagas Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Chagas Disease doctors in Texas, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chagas Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Chagas Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chagas Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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