Overview
Ludie Hernandez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baytown, Texas.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Malabsorption, Colitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
4002 Garth Rd Ste 120, Baytown, TX 77521
Ertan Digestive Disease Center At Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Dr. Nirav Thosani earned his medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, followed by an advanced fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Thosani’s clinical interests include pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, bile duct diseases, colon polyps, colon cancer, EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), colonoscopy, swallowing disorder, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic ablation therapy, and endoscopic anti-reflux therapy. He has pioneered EUS guided radiofrequency ablation procedure to treat pancreatic cancer and has been the recipient of R01 grant from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Thosani has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Currently, he is Chair of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Standards of Practice Committee and has been involved in drafting multiple guidelines in field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr. Thosani has been voted as Top Doctors in Houston by Houstonia Magazine as well as Top Doctors in Texas, by the Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Thosani’s practice philosophy centers on providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific clinical problem. He takes time to explain the details of a procedure, allowing each patient to make an informed decision about care and to know what to expect. It is important to him for his patients to have both timely access to necessary procedures and multidisciplinary care that is well coordinated. He uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat certain types of gastrointestinal cancers and perform procedures endoscopically that were previously done surgically. He treats patients 18 years and older and speaks Gujarati and Hindi. A resident of Houston, Dr. Thosani and his wife are the parents of two sons and a daughter. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Thosani is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ludie Hernandez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ludie Hernandez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ludie Hernandez by calling their office at 281-422-7970. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ludie Hernandez a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ludie Hernandez is classified as an Experienced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Ludie Hernandez specialize in?
While Dr. Ludie Hernandez is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Malabsorption, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ludie Hernandez accept my insurance?
Dr. Ludie Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-422-7970 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.
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- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- ColitisDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Hernandez isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
