Ankur Sarkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Sarkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

Mohummed Khani is a Colorectal Surgeon in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Khani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Maurice Haddad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Maurice Haddad specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Maurice Haddad, MD. To make an appointment, please call (281) 998-2488. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. William E. Fisher is Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Surgery and the George L. Jordan, M.D. Chair in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Fisher also serves as Director of the Elkins Pancreas Center at BCM; and is Vice President, Medical Staff and Chief of the Surgery Service Line at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.An internationally-known leader in pancreatic surgery, Dr. Fisher has focused entirely on surgery for pancreatic tumors and cysts in his practice for over 20 years and has extensive experience in advanced, minimally-invasive robotic pancreas surgery.Dr. Fisher’s professional interests include: pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure); minimally invasive/laparoscopic/robotic pancreatic surgery; pancreas cancer; distal and central pancreatectomy; pancreas resection; surgical oncology; common bile duct resection; Puestow procedure; Frey procedure; and laparoscopic pancreatectomy.Dr. Fisher has served as PI of two NIH-funded multicenter randomized clinical trials that generated practice-changing impact on the use of drains during pancreatectomy, and the subsequent development of a multicenter pancreatic-surgery-outcomes consortium. His basic science lab has studied the influence of gastrointestinal hormones on pancreatic cancer growth, the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and genomic analysis of pancreatic cancer, resulting in over 160 peer-reviewed publications.Having served as principal investigator on more than 15 clinical trials for patients with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Fisher is currently PI at BCM for the NIH Consortium to Study Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer.Dr. Fisher received a B.A. from Wittenberg University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He held a research fellowship and completed his residency at The Ohio State University.Among his numerous honors and awards, Dr. Fisher has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.), Top 1% of Doctors in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report), and “Texas Super Doctor” (Texas Monthly). He is also the recipient of the Master Clinician Award for Excellence in Patient Care from BCM and has twice received the DeBakey Distinguished Service Award from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at BCM. Dr. Fisher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Isaac Raijman, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Isaac Raijman specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Digestive Associates of Hou. To make an appointment, please call (713) 795-4444. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Raijman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Miranda Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Obos Ekhaese is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Ekhaese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Zeid Karadsheh is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Karadsheh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Peter Haddad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Peter Haddad specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Premier Health Care Group. To make an appointment, please call (281) 487-1000. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Peptic Ulcer, and Gastrostomy.

Abraham John, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Abraham John specializes in Family Medicine and works at PCP Associates of Pasadena, PA. To make an appointment, please call (832) 448-6081. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Esophagitis, Empyema, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Kent Schnell, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Kent Schnell specializes in Internal Medicine and works at PCP Associates of Pasadena, PA. To make an appointment, please call (832) 448-6081. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Schnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Cleve James, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Pasadena and nearby communities. Cleve James specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Cleve James, MD. To make an appointment, please call (832) 492-1884. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

George Van Buren, II, M.D. is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is a board-certified surgeon specializing surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders.A native Houstonian, Dr. Van Buren earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During that time period, he spent two years at MD Anderson Cancer Center as an NIH T32 research fellow studying pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. He completed his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the Translational Pancreas Research Track.During Dr. Van Buren’s research and clinical fellowships, he was able to expand upon his interest in gastrointestinal surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders. Specifically, his training had a heavy emphasis on pancreatic and gastric malignancies with exposure to wide breadth of cases, including specialized procedures such as robotic pancreatic surgery.Dr. Van Buren is active in both patient care and research. He has spent over 15 years in training and in practice focusing on care for patients with pancreatic and gastrointestinal malignancies. He is involved in both basic science and clinical research and believes heavily in the surgeon’s role as a leader of the translational research team. His goals are to provide high quality clinical care while offering his patients access to innovative clinical and therapeutic trials. He is a member of the Elkins Pancreas Center and Dan L. Duncan NCI Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Mohamed Othman is the William T. Butler Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty and Professor of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Service Line Chief, Gastroenterology Section at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; and Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Othman’s clinical interests include: endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, barrett's esophagus surveillance and ablation, chronic and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk patients, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and cholangioscopy with laser; colorectal cancer screening & colonoscopy; per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis; and full thickness endoscopic resection.His professional skills cover tissue resection techniques such as ESD and EMR; management of chronic pancreatitis; endoscopic necrosectomy; EUS-assisted ERCP; per oral endoscopic myotomy; management of pancreatic cysts; and management of Barrett's Esophagus.Dr. Othman received his medical degree from the University of Mansoura School of Medicine in Mansoura, Egypt. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, where he was also a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow. He also completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.Dr. Othman holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Physicians.Among his numerous awards, Dr. Othman received the 2014 Diversity Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Othman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Kalpesh Patel's special interests include Interventional Endoscopy - ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound with FNA Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Enteral Stenting, EUS guided drainage procedures, Endoscopic management of GI malignancies, management of Biliary and Pancreatic disorders, Endoscopic Medical Education, and Colorectal Cancer Screening & Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Abidi earned his medical degree and doctorate from New York University School of Medicine. He continued his internship and residency training in New York at Mount Sinai Hospital. He then completed Gastroenterology, Bariatric Endoscopy, and Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston. While there, Dr. Abidi gained unique experience in endoscopic primary weight loss procedures and treatment of complications of bariatric surgery. He has participated in numerous studies and clinical trials in novel treatments of obesity and diabetes. He has also served as faculty at international meetings on flexible endoscopic surgery. Dr. Abidi has experience in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases and offers both basic and interventional endoscopic procedures. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Professional interests include: Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures (Intragastric Balloons, Sleeve Gastroplasty, Aspiration, etc) Endoscopic Revision of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Complications of Bariatric Surgery Endoscopic Ultrasound ERCP and Cholangioscopy Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Cysts Acute Pancreatitis Chronic Pancreatitis Zenker's Diverticulum Treatment (Flexible Endoscopic Cricopharyngeotomy) Management of Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders Colorectal Cancer Screening & Colonoscopy. Dr. Abidi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.

Salmaan Jawaid, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Salmaan Jawaid specializes in Gastroenterology and works at BCM Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-0950. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Jawaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

David Rubio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rubio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Shahid Ali is a Gastroenterologist in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Michel Kafrouni is a Gastroenterologist in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Kafrouni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.