Overview
Amar Dodda is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Dodda is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Dodda is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77070
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Dodda 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.
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
Mazen Noureddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Noureddin is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Noureddin is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Nirav Thosani earned his medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, followed by an advanced fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Thosani’s clinical interests include pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, bile duct diseases, colon polyps, colon cancer, EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), colonoscopy, swallowing disorder, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic ablation therapy, and endoscopic anti-reflux therapy. He has pioneered EUS guided radiofrequency ablation procedure to treat pancreatic cancer and has been the recipient of R01 grant from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Thosani has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Currently, he is Chair of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Standards of Practice Committee and has been involved in drafting multiple guidelines in field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr. Thosani has been voted as Top Doctors in Houston by Houstonia Magazine as well as Top Doctors in Texas, by the Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Thosani’s practice philosophy centers on providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific clinical problem. He takes time to explain the details of a procedure, allowing each patient to make an informed decision about care and to know what to expect. It is important to him for his patients to have both timely access to necessary procedures and multidisciplinary care that is well coordinated. He uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat certain types of gastrointestinal cancers and perform procedures endoscopically that were previously done surgically. He treats patients 18 years and older and speaks Gujarati and Hindi. A resident of Houston, Dr. Thosani and his wife are the parents of two sons and a daughter. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Thosani is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thosani is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology
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 highly rated in 22 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amar B. Dodda
Is Dr. Amar B. Dodda a top-rated expert for Portal Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amar B. Dodda is classified as an Advanced expert for Portal Hypertension, 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. Amar B. Dodda specialize in?
While Dr. Amar B. Dodda is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, and Indigestion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Amar B. Dodda participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amar B. Dodda has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Portal Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Amar B. Dodda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amar B. Dodda accept my insurance?
Dr. Amar B. Dodda accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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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- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- IndigestionDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Dodda isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- DiarrheaDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastroparesisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- HepatitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- MalnutritionDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Morning SicknessDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- PancreatectomyDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Dodda isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.

