Damaris Vega MD PLLC
13333 Dotson Rd Ste 220, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Shawhin Karimi is an Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Damaris Vega MD PLLC
13333 Dotson Rd Ste 220, Houston, TX 77070

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Karimi 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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. Shawhin Karimi

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shawhin Karimi?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shawhin Karimi by calling their office at 281-251-5234. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shawhin Karimi a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shawhin Karimi is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Shawhin Karimi specialize in?

While Dr. Shawhin Karimi is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Shawhin Karimi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shawhin Karimi has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Shawhin Karimi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shawhin Karimi accept my insurance?

Dr. Shawhin Karimi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-251-5234 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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