Overview
Jose Aguirre is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Aguirre is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Portal Hypertension.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Aguirre is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Aguirre 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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Dr. Nirav Thosani earned his medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, followed by an advanced fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Thosani’s clinical interests include pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, bile duct diseases, colon polyps, colon cancer, EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), colonoscopy, swallowing disorder, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic ablation therapy, and endoscopic anti-reflux therapy. He has pioneered EUS guided radiofrequency ablation procedure to treat pancreatic cancer and has been the recipient of R01 grant from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Thosani has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Currently, he is Chair of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Standards of Practice Committee and has been involved in drafting multiple guidelines in field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr. Thosani has been voted as Top Doctors in Houston by Houstonia Magazine as well as Top Doctors in Texas, by the Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Thosani’s practice philosophy centers on providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific clinical problem. He takes time to explain the details of a procedure, allowing each patient to make an informed decision about care and to know what to expect. It is important to him for his patients to have both timely access to necessary procedures and multidisciplinary care that is well coordinated. He uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat certain types of gastrointestinal cancers and perform procedures endoscopically that were previously done surgically. He treats patients 18 years and older and speaks Gujarati and Hindi. A resident of Houston, Dr. Thosani and his wife are the parents of two sons and a daughter. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Thosani is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thosani is currently accepting new patients.
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Karl Anderson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria, Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jose E. Aguirre
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jose E. Aguirre?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jose E. Aguirre by calling their office at 409-772-2222. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jose E. Aguirre a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose E. Aguirre is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhoids, 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. Jose E. Aguirre specialize in?
While Dr. Jose E. Aguirre is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Jose E. Aguirre participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jose E. Aguirre has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhoids. You can view a list of Dr. Jose E. Aguirre's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jose E. Aguirre accept my insurance?
Dr. Jose E. Aguirre accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-772-2222 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
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- DiarrheaDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- IndigestionDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Aguirre isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- EncopresisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HepatitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- Liver FailureDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Morning SicknessDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- ProctitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TenesmusDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Aguirre isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.
