Overview
Ray Chihara is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Chihara is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chihara is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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 K. Chihara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ray K. Chihara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ray K. 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 K. Chihara a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ray K. 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 K. Chihara specialize in?
While Dr. Ray K. 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 K. Chihara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ray K. Chihara has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Ray K. 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 K. Chihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Ray K. 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.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Lung CancerDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Chihara isExperienced. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.