Kevin Wheeler
Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions

Overview

Dr. Kevin Wheeler earned an undergraduate degree in zoology from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he completed his residency in general surgery. Dr. Wheeler is a board-certified surgeon who sees patients referred from primary care providers and specialists for cancer, gastrointestinal-abdominal, breast and outpatient surgeries. His primary clinical interests are general surgical problems such as hernias, gall bladders, cancer, breast and endocrine conditions. He chose general surgery as his specialty because it allows him to treat the whole patient, not just the surgical problem. This approach keeps Dr. Wheeler in close communication with each patient’s primary care provider and referring specialist, so the team can make sure the whole patient, not just the condition that requires surgery, is being taken care of. He wants his patients to see him as a caring physician and excellent surgeon who takes care of their medical problems, pays attention to their needs and gets them back on the road to health. His greatest professional satisfaction comes from being in the operating room, seeing people get better immediately and making a difference in their lives. Dr. Wheeler is a member of the American Society of General Surgeons, Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Southwestern Surgical Congress, Texas Medical Association and Harris County Medical Society.

Dr. Wheeler is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Baylor College Of Medicine, 1986

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine - Surgery

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
EMI Health
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Memorial Hermann Medical Group Memorial City General Surgery
1140 Business Center Dr, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77043

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Wheeler 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.

Carotid Artery Disease
Breast Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kevin Wheeler

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Is Dr. Kevin Wheeler a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin Wheeler is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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. Kevin Wheeler specialize in?

While Dr. Kevin Wheeler is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, and Femoral Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Kevin Wheeler accept my insurance?

Dr. Kevin Wheeler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-464-1981 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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