
Overview
Dr. Pritesh Mutha earned his medical degree at Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, India, and a master’s in public health at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at VCU Health System in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Mutha, who has been in practice since 2012, is board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and lifestyle medicine. He treats patients ages 18 and older and also speaks Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Marwari. His clinical interests include pancreas disorders including pancreatitis, cysts and cancers; bile duct disorders including gallstones, cancers, stenosis of sphincter, biliary strictures and obstructive jaundice; esophagus disorders including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dysphagia, achalasia, cancers, strictures, Barrett’s syndrome and gastrointestinal bleeding; stomach disorders including gastroparesis, gastric intestinal metaplasia, gastric polyps, cancers, gastritis and ulcers; small intestine disorders including celiac disease, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, ulcers and cancers; and colon-related problems including diverticulosis. He also performs upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Dr. Mutha focuses on personalized care tailored to his patients’ needs. He spends time listening and thoroughly explaining the diagnosis and procedures in detail to enable them to make informed decisions. He also discusses changes in diet and lifestyle that help prevent, control and potentially reverse gastrointestinal diseases. Away from his practice, Dr. Mutha enjoys reading, teaching, cricket and hanging out with his family and friends. He is married and lives in Richmond.
Dr. Mutha is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gallstones, Esophageal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Mazen Noureddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Noureddin is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Noureddin is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Pritesh Mutha
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pritesh Mutha?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Pritesh Mutha by calling their office at 713-486-5300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Pritesh Mutha a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pritesh Mutha is classified as an Advanced expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Pritesh Mutha specialize in?
While Dr. Pritesh Mutha is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Pritesh Mutha participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Pritesh Mutha has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Pritesh Mutha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Pritesh Mutha accept my insurance?
Dr. Pritesh Mutha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Barrett EsophagusDr. Mutha isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- EndoscopyDr. Mutha isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
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- AchalasiaDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholangitisDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastroparesisDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- JaundiceDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Mutha isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
