Expertise in
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conditions

Dr. Randall J. Urban

Endocrinology
University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
44 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
18
conditions
University Of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, 
Galveston, TX 

Overview

Randall Urban is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Urban is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypopituitarism, Sheehan Syndrome, Hypogonadism, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orchiectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Urban is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Urban 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)
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

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

Machine Learning Tools to Identify and Associate Genetic Variants in Patients With Phenotypic Traits of Brain Injury Associated Fatigue and Altered Cognition (BIAFAC)
Machine Learning Tools to Identify and Associate Genetic Variants in Patients With Phenotypic Traits of Brain Injury Associated Fatigue and Altered Cognition (BIAFAC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 24, 2025
Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy
Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Endocrine, Metabolic and Microbiome Influence on the Post-acute Sequelae SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)
Endocrine, Metabolic and Microbiome Influence on the Post-acute Sequelae SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 28, 2024
Cycled Testosterone Administration During Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Early Stage COPD
Cycled Testosterone Administration During Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Early Stage COPD
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: February 02, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
The Effect of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone on Cognitive Function in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The Effect of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone on Cognitive Function in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 04, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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61 Total Publications

Intensity Discrimination of Electrocutaneous Haptic Feedback Is Enhanced at Low Frequencies and with Repeated Exposure.
Intensity Discrimination of Electrocutaneous Haptic Feedback Is Enhanced at Low Frequencies and with Repeated Exposure.
Journal: IEEE transactions on haptics
Published: May 18, 2026
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Is Dr. Randall J. Urban a top-rated expert for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Randall J. Urban is classified as an Elite expert for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), 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. Randall J. Urban specialize in?

While Dr. Randall J. Urban is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Hypopituitarism, and Sheehan Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Randall J. Urban participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Randall J. Urban has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). You can view a list of Dr. Randall J. Urban's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Randall J. Urban accept my insurance?

Dr. Randall J. Urban accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-747-5800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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