Overview
Chukwuma Egwim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Egwim is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
6410 Fannin St Ste 225, Houston, TX 77030
6560 Fannin St Ste 1980, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Egwim 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.
1 Clinical Trials
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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 23 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.
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Fasiha Kanwal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kanwal is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chukwuma Egwim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma Egwim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma Egwim by calling their office at 713-799-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chukwuma Egwim a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chukwuma Egwim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, 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. Chukwuma Egwim specialize in?
While Dr. Chukwuma Egwim is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Failure, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Chukwuma Egwim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chukwuma Egwim has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Chukwuma Egwim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chukwuma Egwim accept my insurance?
Dr. Chukwuma Egwim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-799-8300 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
- Distinguished
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- HepatitisDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Liver FailureDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Advanced
- AscitesDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- CholangitisDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- JaundiceDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver CancerDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver TransplantDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
