The 20 Best Wilson Disease Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Wilson Disease Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Wilson Disease near Houston, TX. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Prasun K. Jalal
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology

    Baylor St. Luke's Liver Center

    6620 Main St, Ste 1450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prasun K. Jalal, M.D is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and in the Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jalal is board certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine and transplant hepatology. Dr. Jalal earned his medical degree from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. His extensive training includes training in gastroenterology and hepatology at St. James Hospital in Leeds, England. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York and in transplant hepatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. Dr. Jalal's clinical interests include viral hepatitis, liver transplant, liver cancer and autoimmune hepatitis. Dr. Jalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis A, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Rise J. Stribling
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Transplant Surgery

    6620 Main St, Ste 1450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rise Stribling is responsible for the care of liver transplant patients at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. In addition to overseeing pre- and post-transplant end-stage liver disease patients, she is responsible for managing their long-term care and providing education before and after their surgical procedure. Dr. Stribling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

    Arjun Tarakad
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    7200 Cambridge St, Suite 1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arjun Tarakad, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Arjun Tarakad specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Tarakad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Tourette Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Cardiology

    Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Virani is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Virani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Lowry is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lowry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Thalidomide Syndrome, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Cor Triatriatum.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fida Bacha is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bacha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Malnutrition.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    UT Physicians

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Monday is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Monday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cervical Myelopathy.

    Saira A. Khaderi
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Transplant Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Surgery And Transplant

    6620 Main St, Ste 1425, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Since she was an intern at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Dr. Saira Khaderi has developed a strong interest in hepatology and liver transplantation. During her residency, she was involved in research related to complications of portal hypertension, and in 2006 she was honored with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Travel Scholar Award, an award given to accomplished trainees with potential for a career in academic medicine. After completing her residency, she returned to Houston and continued working in transplant medicine at Methodist Hospital, where she was an active member of the liver and kidney transplant programs. Dr. Khaderi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Enlarged Liver, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjiv Harpavat is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Harpavat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Wilson Disease, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    UT Physicians

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Machicao is a Hepatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Machicao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Ben Taub Hospital

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wolfgang Winkelmayer is a Nephrologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Winkelmayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Ben Taub Hospital

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Balakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Wilson Disease, Menkes Disease, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Ben Taub Hospital

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Holliday is a Nephrologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Holliday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Wilson Disease.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1 Baylor Plz, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandhya Thomas is a Nephrologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Metabolic Acidosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Wilson Disease.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Family Medicine

    Bhupatrai Vachhani MD & Manoj Vakil

    1801 North Loop W Ste 42, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shital Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Muscle Atrophy, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Lin is a Nephrologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, Nephrosclerosis, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Shneider is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Hepatology

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Hepatology

    6445 Main St # 22, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Victor is a Hepatologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Victor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Office

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1010, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shivika Chandra is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, PHACE Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Hepatology

    6445 Main St # 22, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mcfadden is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcfadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Wilson Disease?

    Wilson disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system.

    When should I see a Wilson Disease doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Wilson Disease doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Wilson Disease doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Wilson Disease doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Wilson Disease doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Wilson Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Wilson 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 Wilson Disease doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Disease doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Wilson 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 Wilson Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Wilson 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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