Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
19255 Park Row, Ste 104, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Dr. James Maher received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of California School of Medicine, Irvine (UCI), followed by a fellowship in hepatology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCI. Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. Maher has practiced medicine since 1985. His clinical interests include hepatitis C, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and biliary tract diseases. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Maher treats patients 18 years and older. He is a strong proponent of patient education as well as open and thorough discussion of treatment options. He takes time to know each patient, making sure their gastrointestinal needs and concerns are addressed. Patients value his direct involvement and support throughout their diagnosis, treatment and continuing care. Katy residents, Dr. Maher and his wife have six children and four grandchildren. Other than being a doctor, he enjoys fishing, going to the movies and reading.

Dr. Maher is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 15 clinical trials. Dr. Maher is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Medical College Of Virginia, 1974

Residency

University of California Irvine

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

Ranchos Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center - Dept of Spine Surgery/Neurosurgery 1978, University of California Irvine 1980

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

19255 Park Row, Ste 104, Houston, TX 77084

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Maher 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Maher

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Is Dr. James Maher a top-rated expert for Gastrectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Maher is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrectomy, 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. James Maher specialize in?

While Dr. James Maher is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrectomy, Colitis, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. James Maher accept my insurance?

Dr. James Maher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-945-5190 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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