Overview
Fredric Hochman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Hochman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Esophagitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
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- EPO
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- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Locations
6550 Fannin St Ste 1201, Houston, TX 77030
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Fredric L. Hochman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Fredric L. Hochman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Fredric L. Hochman by calling their office at 713-441-3372. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Fredric L. Hochman a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Fredric L. Hochman is classified as an Advanced expert for Hiatal 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. Fredric L. Hochman specialize in?
While Dr. Fredric L. Hochman is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Fredric L. Hochman accept my insurance?
Dr. Fredric L. Hochman accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-441-3372 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hochman isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Hochman isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Hochman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Hochman isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- DiarrheaDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastritisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- IndigestionDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Hochman isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.

