Expertise in
40
conditions
Expertise in
40
conditions
UT Physicians Multispecialty - Bellaire Station
6500 West Loop S, 
Bellaire, TX 

Overview

Nirav Thosani is a Gastroenterologist in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Thosani is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 212 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Friday Health

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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UT Physicians Multispecialty - Bellaire Station
6500 West Loop S, Bellaire, TX 77401
Other Locations
UT Physicians Gastroenterology - Greater Heights
1631 North Loop W Ste 560, Houston, TX 77008

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Thosani 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.


5 Clinical Trials

Nitrous Oxide For Endoscopic Ablation of Refractory Barrett's Esophagus (NO FEAR-BE)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nirav Thosani

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nirav Thosani?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nirav Thosani by calling their office at 713-572-8122. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nirav Thosani a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nirav Thosani is classified as an Elite expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Nirav Thosani specialize in?

While Dr. Nirav Thosani is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Nirav Thosani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nirav Thosani has published 209 articles and abstracts on conditions like Choledocholithiasis. You can view a list of Dr. Nirav Thosani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nirav Thosani accept my insurance?

Dr. Nirav Thosani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-572-8122 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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