Overview
George Cholankeril is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cholankeril is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 201 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6620 Main St Ste 1450, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cholankeril 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George Cholankeril
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George Cholankeril?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George Cholankeril by calling their office at 914-215-2683. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George Cholankeril a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Cholankeril is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, 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. George Cholankeril specialize in?
While Dr. George Cholankeril is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Liver Failure, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. George Cholankeril participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George Cholankeril has published 201 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. George Cholankeril's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George Cholankeril accept my insurance?
Dr. George Cholankeril accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 914-215-2683 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
- Elite
- Liver TransplantDr. Cholankeril isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- CirrhosisDr. Cholankeril isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- HepatitisDr. Cholankeril isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Cholankeril isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Liver CancerDr. Cholankeril isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver FailureDr. Cholankeril isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Cholankeril isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Advanced
- AscitesDr. Cholankeril isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Cholankeril isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Cholankeril isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Cholankeril isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Cholankeril isAdvanced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Cholankeril isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Cholankeril isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Cholankeril isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Cholankeril isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Cholankeril isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Cholankeril isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Cholankeril isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
