Overview
Dr. Michael J. Snyder earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and completed his general surgery internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. He completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston following deployment to Turkey to head a medical clinic and service in the US Army during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Board certified in surgery and colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Snyder has practiced medicine in Houston since 1997 and treats patients 18 years and older. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, stool incontinence, anal fistula, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal endometriosis. Dr. Snyder believes in treating his patients with care and compassion. He uses the most up-to-date technology and spends the time needed with each patient to ensure that they are comfortable and understand their condition. A member of a several medical societies, Dr. Snyder is currently president of the Texas Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He has written a number of medical articles and made numerous scientific presentations. Houston residents, Dr. Snyder and his wife have a daughter.
Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Snyder 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.
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. Michael J. Snyder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Snyder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Snyder by calling their office at 713-486-4600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Snyder a top-rated expert for Encopresis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Snyder is classified as an Advanced expert for Encopresis, 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. Michael J. Snyder specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Snyder is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Encopresis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Bowel Incontinence. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael J. Snyder participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Snyder has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Encopresis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Snyder's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Snyder accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Snyder accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-4600 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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- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColostomyDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EncopresisDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- IleostomyDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Snyder isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
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- Anal CancerDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndometriosisDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Endometriosis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Genital WartsDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- HerniaDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- OophorectomyDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Oophorectomy.
- PeritonitisDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- ProctitisDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- UreteroscopyDr. Snyder isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.