
Overview
Krishnamurthy Shivshanker is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years.
Dr. Shivshanker is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Shivshanker is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Shivshanker 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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Ertan Digestive Disease Center At Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
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Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology
Dr. Mohamed Othman is the William T. Butler Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty and Professor of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Service Line Chief, Gastroenterology Section at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; and Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Othman’s clinical interests include: endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, barrett's esophagus surveillance and ablation, chronic and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk patients, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and cholangioscopy with laser; colorectal cancer screening & colonoscopy; per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis; and full thickness endoscopic resection.His professional skills cover tissue resection techniques such as ESD and EMR; management of chronic pancreatitis; endoscopic necrosectomy; EUS-assisted ERCP; per oral endoscopic myotomy; management of pancreatic cysts; and management of Barrett's Esophagus.Dr. Othman received his medical degree from the University of Mansoura School of Medicine in Mansoura, Egypt. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, where he was also a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow. He also completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.Dr. Othman holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Physicians.Among his numerous awards, Dr. Othman received the 2014 Diversity Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Othman is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Othman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker by calling their office at 713-777-2555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker 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. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker specialize in?
While Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-777-2555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HepatitisDr. Shivshanker isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shivshanker isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Shivshanker isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Shivshanker isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shivshanker isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Shivshanker isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Shivshanker isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Shivshanker isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AnemiaDr. Shivshanker isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Shivshanker isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Shivshanker isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Shivshanker isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Shivshanker isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).

