Overview
Eric Rachlin is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
929 Gessner Rd Ste 1600, Houston, TX 77024
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.
Dr. Todd David Wilson is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston who focuses on advanced surgery of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and then served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer for six years. After three decorated tours of service, he found his home in Houston where he earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2003. He stayed at the university to complete his surgical residency training in 2008 and then completed advanced training with a fellowship of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Wilson joined the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2009 where he practices surgery that embraces state of the art techniques to proved patients with optimal surgical results with the least impact on the patient. At the medical school, he serves as the Medical Director of Surgical Training and part of the Elective General Surgery team. He is active academically with membership in several medical societies and has received academic recognition and published or presented articles. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Erik B. Wilson, MD, is Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST). He is the Division Chief of Elective General Surgery for the UT Department of Surgery. Dr. Wilson graduated from college with highest honors from Texas A&M University and completed his Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at Texas A&M and a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is also the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Wilson is Co-Founder of the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery and Houston Bariatric Society. He is a founder and the Past President of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association. He is a leader in endoluminal and robotic General Surgery since 2002 with over 1000 cases performed robotically. He specializes in weight loss surgery, reflux surgery, hernias and minimally invasive general surgery. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
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Khoi Du is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. Dr. Du is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Rachlin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Rachlin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Rachlin by calling their office at 713-442-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Rachlin a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Rachlin is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia, 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. Eric Rachlin specialize in?
While Dr. Eric Rachlin is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Eric Rachlin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Rachlin has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Eric Rachlin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric Rachlin accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Rachlin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-442-5200 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
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Rachlin isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- CholecystitisDr. Rachlin isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Rachlin isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Rachlin isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Rachlin isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Rachlin isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.

