Overview
Howard Hamat is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hamat is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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Locations
275 Lantern Bend Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77090
920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 550, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hamat 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard Hamat
Is Dr. Howard Hamat a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard Hamat 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. Howard Hamat specialize in?
While Dr. Howard Hamat 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. Howard Hamat accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard Hamat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Hamat isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CirrhosisDr. Hamat isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Hamat isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Hamat isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Hamat isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Hamat isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Hamat isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hamat isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Hamat isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Hamat isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Hamat isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis