Overview
Kristen Pytynia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Pytynia is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Melanoma, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles.
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13900 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
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. Kristen B. Pytynia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia by calling their office at 713-563-9600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid 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. Kristen B. Pytynia specialize in?
While Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristen B. Pytynia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-563-9600 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Thyroid CancerDr. Pytynia isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Pytynia isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Pytynia isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Ear CancerDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Pytynia isExperienced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.