Overview
Karen Riggins is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
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. Karen Riggins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Riggins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Riggins by calling their office at 713-873-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Riggins a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Riggins is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Karen Riggins specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Riggins is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Karen Riggins participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen Riggins has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Riggins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen Riggins accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Riggins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-873-2000 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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- Experienced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic PurpuraDr. Riggins isExperienced. Learn about Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.