
Overview
Dr. Aakash Gajjar earned his medical degree from the UT Health San Antonio Medical School. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). In practice since 2004, Dr. Gajjar is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. His primary clinical interests are colon and rectal cancer, anal cancer, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopy and robotic surgery, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, colonoscopy, hemorrhoids, fistulas, anal fissures, constipation, fecal incontinence and pilonidal disease. Dr. Gajjar’s goal is to provide individualized quality care, beginning with patient education and shared physician-patient decision-making. His practice offers extensive medical and surgical experience combined with a high level of customer service and a commitment to health and wellness. His goals are to make patients feel better as quickly as possible and to prevent illness from recurring. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS), Dr. Gajjar serves on several professional committees and is a member and current President (2020) of the Galveston County Medical Society.
Dr. Gajjar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gajjar is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Gajjar 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.
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Craig Messick is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Messick is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Colorectal Cancer, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Colostomy. Dr. Messick is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Colon - Katy
Eric Haas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Katy,, Texas. Dr. Haas is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Haas is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar by calling their office at 281-994-7403. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar specialize in?
While Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Aakash H. Gajjar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-994-7403 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Anal CancerDr. Gajjar isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Gajjar isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Gajjar isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Gajjar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Genital WartsDr. Gajjar isAdvanced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
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- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Anal FissureDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- IleostomyDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- ProctitisDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- TenesmusDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Gajjar isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
