The 20 Best Childhood Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Bellaire, TX

Douglas Fishman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Raijman is currently accepting new patients.

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. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

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. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Othman is currently accepting new patients.

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. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abidi is currently accepting new patients.

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. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jawaid is currently accepting new patients.

Nirav Thosani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Thosani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Justin Zachariah is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zachariah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Coarctation of the Aorta, Obesity in Children, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

A native Houstonian, Dr. Ronald Cotton graduated valedictorian from the Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions in 1998. Upon graduation, he entered the Houston Premedical Academy, an 8-year BS/MD program housed at the University of Houston and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Cotton completed a bachelor's of science in biology summa cum laude in 2002 and medical doctorate in 2006. After finishing medical school, he entered his general surgery residency at Baylor. During his residency, Dr. Cotton completed a two-year research fellowship at the Liver, Kidney and Pancreas Center and the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor. There, his research interest centered on developing a high-quality tissue repository, and using these samples to detect genomic differences between Hepatitis B-, Hepatitis C-, and non-viral associated hepatocellular carcinoma. His research has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publication as well as local, national and international presentations. Dr. Cotton has received numerous clinical accolades during his residency, including being named a 2012 Raleigh Ross Scholar by the Texas Surgical Society. Dr. Cotton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Liver Failure, Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Cotton is currently accepting new patients.

Abbas Rana, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Abbas Rana specializes in Surgery and works at BCM Surgery - Transplant. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-1400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatoblastoma, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Rana is currently accepting new patients.

Lillian Kao is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Appendicitis, Gallstones, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Waqar Qureshi, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Waqar Qureshi 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. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

Tara Keihanian, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Tara Keihanian specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Baylor Medicine at McNair - 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. Keihanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Keihanian is currently accepting new patients.

Claire F. Ozaki, M.D. was born in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Hawaii and Nebraska. In 1984, she received her M.D. degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha. After completing a 6-year surgical residency which included one year of research, she stayed at the University of Nebraska and completed a two year transplant surgery fellowship, specializing in liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation. Dr. Ozaki is board certified in general surgery and has been performing complex abdominal surgeries since 1990. She now specializes in acute care general surgery. Dr. Ozaki and the acute care surgery team apply the most innovative surgical techniques and evidence-based care delivery methods, work as a team to be readily available to our patients, and achieve the highest published standards of surgical outcomes. Dr. Ozaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Ozaki is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Southard, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Robert Southard specializes in Surgery: Critical Care and works at BCM-McNair Campus. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Southard is currently accepting new patients.

Nhu Galvan, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Nhu Galvan specializes in Surgery and works at Baylor College of Medicine-Surgery and Transplant. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-1400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Galvan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cranioectodermal Dysplasia, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Galvan is currently accepting new patients.

Christine O'Mahony, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Christine O'Mahony specializes in Surgery and works at BCM Surgery - Transplant. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-1400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. O'mahony is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. O'mahony is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Dumas is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dumas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Low Blood Pressure, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

Riaz Khan, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Riaz Khan specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Baylor College of Medicine. To make an appointment, please call (713) 873-3560. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Dehydration, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.