Hashim Khandwalla
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Digestive & Liver Specialists
915 Gessner Rd, Suite 850, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Dr. Hashim Khandwalla received his medical degree at Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. He then completed his fellowship in hepatology and transplantation followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. Khandwalla has clinical interests that include general gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening (colonoscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, Barrett’s esophagus and liver disease. Dr. Khandwalla enjoys interacting with his patients and strives to provide each one with individualized attention and care. Dr. Khandwalla is an active member of the major gastroenterology societies such as the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. He has also participated in a number of clinical trials, presented at national society meetings and published articles in gastroenterology journals. Away from the clinic, Dr. Khandwalla spends time travelling, playing soccer and tennis.

Dr. Khandwalla is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Varices, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Khandwalla is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Aga Khan University Medical College, 1998

Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

Baylor College of Medicine 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Digestive & Liver Specialists
915 Gessner Rd, Suite 850, Houston, TX 77024
Other Locations
Digestive & Liver Specialists
3030 S Gessner Rd, Suite 270, Houston, TX 77063
Digestive & Liver Specialists
3030 S.Gessner Rd, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77063
Digestive & Liver Specialists
Houston, TX 77024

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Khandwalla 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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. Hashim Khandwalla

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Is Dr. Hashim Khandwalla a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hashim Khandwalla is classified as an Advanced 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. Hashim Khandwalla specialize in?

While Dr. Hashim Khandwalla is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Varices, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Hashim Khandwalla participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hashim Khandwalla has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Hashim Khandwalla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hashim Khandwalla accept my insurance?

Dr. Hashim Khandwalla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-461-1026 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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