Overview
Kristin Whitfield-Van is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Whitfield-Van is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Hirschsprung Disease.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Whitfield-Van is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6621 Fannin St, 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. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van by calling their office at 832-822-3131. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van a top-rated expert for Gastroschisis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroschisis, 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. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van specialize in?
While Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroschisis. You can view a list of Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristin L. Whitfield-Van accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-822-3131 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
- Advanced
- GastroschisisDr. Whitfield-Van isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- MalabsorptionDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Whitfield-Van isExperienced. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.