Joseph Galati
Expertise in
20
conditions
Expertise in
20
conditions
Liver Specialists Of Texas PLLC
6560 Fannin St Ste 2050, 
Houston, TX 

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 top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Hepatology
Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Liver Specialists of Texas PLLC
6560 Fannin St Ste 2050, Houston, TX 77030
Other Locations
Houston Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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. 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 12 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

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.

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