Overview
Michael Reader is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Reader is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Reader is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, 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. Michael Reader
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Reader?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Reader by calling their office at 713-903-2837. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Reader a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Reader is classified as an Advanced expert for Hernia, 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 Reader specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Reader is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Reader participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Reader has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Reader's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Reader accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Reader accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-903-2837 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
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Reader isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Reader isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Reader isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Reader isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Reader isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Reader isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Reader isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AppendectomyDr. Reader isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Reader isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CellulitisDr. Reader isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Reader isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Reader isExperienced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.