
Overview
Chukwuma Egwim is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Egwim is highly rated in 17 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. Dr. Egwim is currently accepting new patients.
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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
Victor Ankoma-Sey is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Pearland, Texas. Dr. Ankoma-Sey is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ankoma-Sey is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Hepatology
David Victor is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Victor is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Victor is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor St. Luke's Liver Center
Prasun K. Jalal, M.D is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and in the Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jalal is board certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine and transplant hepatology. Dr. Jalal earned his medical degree from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. His extensive training includes training in gastroenterology and hepatology at St. James Hospital in Leeds, England. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York and in transplant hepatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. Dr. Jalal's clinical interests include viral hepatitis, liver transplant, liver cancer and autoimmune hepatitis. Dr. Jalal is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis A, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Jalal is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma I. 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 I. Egwim a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chukwuma I. 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 I. Egwim specialize in?
While Dr. Chukwuma I. 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 I. Egwim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Chukwuma I. 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 I. Egwim accept my insurance?
Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- VisceromegalyDr. Egwim isDistinguished. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Advanced
- AscitesDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- CholangitisDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- JaundiceDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver CancerDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver TransplantDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- MalnutritionDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Egwim isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholestasisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- ColonoscopyDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- DiarrheaDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hepatitis BDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis EDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis E.
- IndigestionDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- ObesityDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Egwim isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

