Overview
Hari Pokala is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
17202 Red Oak Dr Ste 305, Houston, TX 77090
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Pokala 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. Hari Pokala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hari Pokala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hari Pokala by calling their office at 281-580-1281. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hari Pokala a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hari Pokala is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Hari Pokala specialize in?
While Dr. Hari Pokala is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Hari Pokala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hari Pokala has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Hari Pokala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hari Pokala accept my insurance?
Dr. Hari Pokala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-580-1281 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.
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- AnemiaDr. Pokala isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Pokala isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Pokala isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Pokala isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Pokala isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Pokala isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.