
Overview
Dr. Murtaza Arif is a graduate of Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and did fellowship training in gastroenterology at the University of Missouri in Columbia. In practice since 2005, Dr. Arif is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He treats adult patients (18 and older) and speaks Urdu and Hindi. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Arif specializes in treating all gastrointestinal diseases including acid reflux/heartburn, celiac disease, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel disease (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), hemorrhoids, gallstone and biliary diseases. He is passionate about screening and prevention of colon cancer. Dr. Arif’s practice philosophy centers on providing quality care with empathy. His goal is to provide patients access to quality care and state-of-the-art treatment within their community. His patients appreciate the opportunity to address their questions and concerns directly with him. He informs them about their test results and responds to any questions as quickly as possible after clinic visits. Dr. Arif, who lives in Sugar Land, is married and the father of two sons. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling.
Dr. Arif is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Arif is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Arif 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Murtaza Arif
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Arif?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Arif by calling their office at 832-437-8619. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Murtaza Arif a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Murtaza Arif is classified as an Distinguished expert for Endoscopy, 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. Murtaza Arif specialize in?
While Dr. Murtaza Arif is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, and Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Murtaza Arif accept my insurance?
Dr. Murtaza Arif accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-437-8619 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
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Arif isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Arif isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Arif isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Arif isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Arif isAdvanced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EmphysemaDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- GastrectomyDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- JaundiceDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- MalnutritionDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Morning SicknessDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Arif isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.