Overview
Shehzad Merwat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Merwat is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
6400 Fannin St Ste 1400, Houston, TX 77030
580 Court St, Keene, NH 03431
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Merwat 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.
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. Shehzad Merwat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shehzad Merwat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shehzad Merwat by calling their office at 713-704-3450. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shehzad Merwat a top-rated expert for Ascites?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shehzad Merwat is classified as an Advanced expert for Ascites, 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. Shehzad Merwat specialize in?
While Dr. Shehzad Merwat is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Banti's Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Shehzad Merwat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shehzad Merwat has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ascites. You can view a list of Dr. Shehzad Merwat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shehzad Merwat accept my insurance?
Dr. Shehzad Merwat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-3450 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
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Merwat isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Merwat isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Merwat isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Merwat isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Merwat isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Merwat isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Merwat isExperienced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Merwat isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Merwat isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Merwat isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Merwat isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Merwat isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.