Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Afaq Motiwala

Cardiology
UTMB Health Texas City And League City
10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy, 
Texas City,, TX 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
12
conditions
UTMB Health Texas City And League City
10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy, 
Texas City,, TX 

Overview

Afaq Motiwala is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Texas City,, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Motiwala is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Lithotripsy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Motiwala is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

UTMB Health Texas City and League City
10121 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City,, TX 77591

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.

29 Total Publications

Life's Essential 8 and its role in cardiovascular health: evolution, evidence, and future directions.
Life's Essential 8 and its role in cardiovascular health: evolution, evidence, and future directions.
Journal: Expert review of cardiovascular therapy
Published: July 03, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Afaq Motiwala

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Is Dr. Afaq Motiwala a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afaq Motiwala is classified as an Advanced expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Afaq Motiwala specialize in?

While Dr. Afaq Motiwala is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Afaq Motiwala participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Afaq Motiwala has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Afaq Motiwala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Afaq Motiwala accept my insurance?

Dr. Afaq Motiwala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-986-9686 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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