Hashem E. Serag
Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Dr. Hashem E. Serag

Gastroenterology
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology
7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
CommonSpirit Health
Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology
7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
Houston, TX 
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Overview

Hashem El-Serag, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Hashem El-Serag specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Baylor College of Medicine Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2500. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted.

Dr. Serag is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 308 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 37 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Graduate Institution
Al-Arab Medical University
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor College of Medicine - Gastroenterology
7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, Houston, TX 77030
Call: 713-798-0950

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Serag has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Effect of Aspirin on Biomarkers of Barrett's Esophagus After Successful Eradication of Barrett's Esophagus With Radiofrequency Ablation
Effect of Aspirin on Biomarkers of Barrett's Esophagus After Successful Eradication of Barrett's Esophagus With Radiofrequency Ablation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic Acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
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308 Total Publications

Contemporary epidemiology of hepatocellular carcinoma: understanding risk factors and surveillance strategies.
Contemporary epidemiology of hepatocellular carcinoma: understanding risk factors and surveillance strategies.
Journal: Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
Published: August 11, 2025
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  • Barrett Esophagus
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  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection
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  • Indigestion
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  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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  • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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  • Colonoscopy
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  • Esophageal Cancer
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  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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  • Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
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  • Chronic Erosive Gastritis
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  • Colitis
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  • Crohn's Disease
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  • Gastrostomy
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  • Heartburn
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