Overview
Ray Chihara is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chihara is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 77030
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. Ray Chihara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ray Chihara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ray Chihara by calling their office at 713-903-2837. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ray Chihara a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ray Chihara is classified as an Advanced expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Ray Chihara specialize in?
While Dr. Ray Chihara is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Ray Chihara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ray Chihara has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Ray Chihara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ray Chihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Ray Chihara accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-903-2837 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Chihara isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Chihara isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Chihara isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Chihara isAdvanced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Collapsed LungDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.