Overview
Amir Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Katy, Texas.
Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Amir R. Ahmed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir R. Ahmed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir R. Ahmed by calling their office at 713-486-5300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amir R. Ahmed a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir R. Ahmed is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Amir R. Ahmed specialize in?
While Dr. Amir R. Ahmed is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Gastrectomy, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Amir R. Ahmed accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir R. Ahmed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5300 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Ahmed isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastroparesisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HepatitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Ahmed isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.

