Overview
Dr. Joseph S. Galati is an expert in liver disease, with over 33 years of experience and leadership in the field of liver disease and liver transplantation. A leader in clinical care, research, and education, Dr. Galati has been at the forefront of liver disease care for over three decades.
Dr. Galati is native of Long Island, New York. He received his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University and attended St. George's University School of Medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Galati was an Intern and Resident in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)/Kings County Hospital Center, one of the premier teaching hospitals in the country. He remained an additional year in the department to assume responsibilities as the Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Medicine.
Wanting to pursue further training and expertise in Liver Disease/Transplant Medicine, Dr. Galati left New York City for Omaha, Nebraska. He performed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Transplant Hepatology at University of Nebraska Medical Center. University of Nebraska Medical Center is a world renowned liver program, and today remains one of the finest in the country. During Dr. Galati’s training there, he participated in a number of research studies looking at the gastrointestinal complications of liver disease and cirrhosis.
Dr. Galati is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Galati is board certified in Hepatology and Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Galati is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Galati 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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Galati
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Galati?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Galati by calling their office at 713-794-0700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Galati a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Galati is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, 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. Joseph Galati specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Galati is a Hepatology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Failure, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hepatology.
Does Dr. Joseph Galati participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Galati has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Galati's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph Galati accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Galati accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-794-0700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Galati isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Galati isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Galati isDistinguished. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Galati isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Galati isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Galati isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
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- Caroli DiseaseDr. Galati isAdvanced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Galati isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Galati isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Galati isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Galati isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Galati isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- CholangitisDr. Galati isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Galati isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Galati isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Galati isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Galati isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.