Overview
Dr. Heena Thakkar graduated from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (GSMC) in Mumbai, India. She then completed her pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburg in Pennsylvania. Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Thakkar has been in practice since 1975. Her clinical interests include newborns, well-child care, preventive medicine, vaccinations, asthma and breastfeeding. Comforting and personable, Dr. Thakkar has cared for three generations of children as her patients. Her philosophy is to treat each child and family individually. She makes herself accessible to her patients and takes the time needed to address each family’s concerns one by one. She speaks Hindi and Gujarati. Dr. Thakkar has received numerous accolades including being named one of America’s Top Pediatricians by Consumers Research Council of America, a Texas Super Doc, a Top Doc for Kids in Houston and Physician of the Year in 2002 and 2003 by the Republican National Committee for her contribution to healthcare reform. She has served as Chair of Pediatrics at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital and was a Board Member of the Memorial Hermann Foundation. Dr. Thakkar currently is an assistant professor of pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Dr. Thakkar enjoys practicing with her daughter, pediatrician Dr. Shilpa Panjaj, who joined her clinic in 2009. Away from the office, she enjoys traveling, going out with friends and spending time with her family, especially her two granddaughters.
Dr. Thakkar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Stork Bite.
Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heena Thakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heena Thakkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heena Thakkar by calling their office at 713-861-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heena Thakkar a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heena Thakkar is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Heena Thakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Heena Thakkar is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Heena Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Heena Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-861-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
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- AnemiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
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- Eyelid BumpDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.