Overview
Joann Ater is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
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Locations
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ater 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. Joann Ater
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joann Ater?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joann Ater by calling their office at 713-792-6665. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joann Ater a top-rated expert for Neuroblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joann Ater is classified as an Experienced expert for Neuroblastoma, 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. Joann Ater specialize in?
While Dr. Joann Ater is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Joann Ater participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joann Ater has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuroblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Joann Ater's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joann Ater accept my insurance?
Dr. Joann Ater accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6665 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
- Experienced
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- GliomaDr. Ater isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- NeuroblastomaDr. Ater isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.