Overview
Kristin Whitfield is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Whitfield 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.
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Locations
6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
6701 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 Whitfield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kristin Whitfield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kristin Whitfield 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 Whitfield a top-rated expert for Gastroschisis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristin Whitfield 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 Whitfield specialize in?
While Dr. Kristin Whitfield 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 Whitfield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kristin Whitfield has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroschisis. You can view a list of Dr. Kristin Whitfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kristin Whitfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Kristin Whitfield 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 isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- MalabsorptionDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.