Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Texas Childrens Hospital
6621 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Paula Hertel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hertel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community First Health Plans
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
El Paso Health
  • 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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Texas Childrens Hospital
6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hertel 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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paula Hertel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paula Hertel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Paula Hertel by calling their office at 832-822-3131. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Paula Hertel a top-rated expert for Biliary Atresia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paula Hertel is classified as an Advanced expert for Biliary Atresia, 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. Paula Hertel specialize in?

While Dr. Paula Hertel is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Biliary Atresia, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Cholestasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Paula Hertel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paula Hertel has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Paula Hertel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Paula Hertel accept my insurance?

Dr. Paula Hertel accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-822-3131 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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