
Overview
Nitesh Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years.
Dr. Vachhani is highly rated in 81 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Vachhani is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Vachhani 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.
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Dr. Nirav Thosani earned his medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, followed by an advanced fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Thosani’s clinical interests include pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, bile duct diseases, colon polyps, colon cancer, EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), colonoscopy, swallowing disorder, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic ablation therapy, and endoscopic anti-reflux therapy. He has pioneered EUS guided radiofrequency ablation procedure to treat pancreatic cancer and has been the recipient of R01 grant from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Thosani has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Currently, he is Chair of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Standards of Practice Committee and has been involved in drafting multiple guidelines in field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr. Thosani has been voted as Top Doctors in Houston by Houstonia Magazine as well as Top Doctors in Texas, by the Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Thosani’s practice philosophy centers on providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific clinical problem. He takes time to explain the details of a procedure, allowing each patient to make an informed decision about care and to know what to expect. It is important to him for his patients to have both timely access to necessary procedures and multidisciplinary care that is well coordinated. He uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat certain types of gastrointestinal cancers and perform procedures endoscopically that were previously done surgically. He treats patients 18 years and older and speaks Gujarati and Hindi. A resident of Houston, Dr. Thosani and his wife are the parents of two sons and a daughter. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Thosani is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nitesh Vachhani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nitesh Vachhani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nitesh Vachhani by calling their office at 281-342-9530. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nitesh Vachhani a top-rated expert for Painful Swallowing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nitesh Vachhani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Painful Swallowing, 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. Nitesh Vachhani specialize in?
While Dr. Nitesh Vachhani is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Nitesh Vachhani accept my insurance?
Dr. Nitesh Vachhani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-342-9530 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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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Vachhani isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Vachhani isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Vachhani isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Vachhani isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Vachhani isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Vachhani isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
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- AnemiaDr. Vachhani isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Vachhani isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Vachhani isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Vachhani isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Vachhani isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Vachhani isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
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- Accessory PancreasDr. Vachhani isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Vachhani isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Vachhani isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Vachhani isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Vachhani isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Vachhani isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
