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Dr. G. S. Ramesh earned his medical degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama-Lloyd Noland Clinic and Hospital in Birmingham and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Texas A&M University College of Medicine-Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Dr. Ramesh, who has been in practice in Houston since 1999, is board certified in gastroenterology and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Among the conditions he treats are pancreatic disease, gallbladder and liver disease, intestinal disorders, and esophageal disorders. His special interest is colonoscopy and irritable bowel syndrome. He is an American Gastroenterological Association Fellow, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Texas Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Ramesh is also a clinical assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and President of Digestive Health Associates. Away from his practice, Dr. Ramesh enjoys ballroom dancing, golf, and movies.
Dr. Ramesh is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 5 clinical trials.
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Dr. Ramesh 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.
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Mazen Noureddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Noureddin is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Noureddin is currently accepting new patients.
Ertan Digestive Disease Center At Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
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.
Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates
Saurabh Chandan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chandan is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Polyps, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh?
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Is Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Gowrappala Ramesh specialize in?
While Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh accept my insurance?
Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-468-2030 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- ColitisDr. Ramesh isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Ramesh isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Ramesh isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
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- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Ramesh isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Ramesh isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ramesh isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Ramesh isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ramesh isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Ramesh isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
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- AchalasiaDr. Ramesh isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ramesh isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Ramesh isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Ramesh isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Ramesh isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Ramesh isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.