Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Paula M. Hertel

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Texas Childrens Hospital
6621 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
5
conditions
Texas Childrens Hospital
6621 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Paula Hertel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Hertel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Bile Duct Obstruction, Biliary Atresia, and Cholestasis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Hertel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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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

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paula M. Hertel

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Paula M. 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 M. Hertel a top-rated expert for Alagille Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paula M. Hertel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Alagille Syndrome, 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 M. Hertel specialize in?

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

Does Dr. Paula M. Hertel accept my insurance?

Dr. Paula M. 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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