Overview
Nathaniel Avila is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Avila is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Esophagitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1210, Houston, TX 77002
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Avila 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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Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology
Dr. Mohamed Othman is the William T. Butler Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty and Professor of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Service Line Chief, Gastroenterology Section at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; and Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Othman’s clinical interests include: endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, barrett's esophagus surveillance and ablation, chronic and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk patients, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and cholangioscopy with laser; colorectal cancer screening & colonoscopy; per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis; and full thickness endoscopic resection.His professional skills cover tissue resection techniques such as ESD and EMR; management of chronic pancreatitis; endoscopic necrosectomy; EUS-assisted ERCP; per oral endoscopic myotomy; management of pancreatic cysts; and management of Barrett's Esophagus.Dr. Othman received his medical degree from the University of Mansoura School of Medicine in Mansoura, Egypt. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, where he was also a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow. He also completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.Dr. Othman holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Physicians.Among his numerous awards, Dr. Othman received the 2014 Diversity Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Othman is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology
Hashem El-Serag, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Hashem El-Serag specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Baylor College of Medicine Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2500. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Serag is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nathaniel Avila
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nathaniel Avila?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nathaniel Avila by calling their office at 713-756-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nathaniel Avila a top-rated expert for Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nathaniel Avila is classified as an Advanced expert for Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, 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. Nathaniel Avila specialize in?
While Dr. Nathaniel Avila is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Endoscopy, and Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Avila participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nathaniel Avila has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth. You can view a list of Dr. Nathaniel Avila's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Avila accept my insurance?
Dr. Nathaniel Avila accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-756-8700 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
- EndoscopyDr. Avila isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Avila isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Avila isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Avila isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Avila isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Avila isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Avila isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.