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Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Todd Foster Huzar served as a volunteer firefighter for nine years and as an EMT for three years on Long Island in New York. Dr. Huzar went on to receive his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He then completed his general surgery internship and residency with Weill Cornell Medicine at New York Methodist Hospital, currently known as New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, in Brooklyn, New York. He completed his burn fellowship at U.S. Brooke Army Medical Center’s Army Institute of Surgical Research in San Antonio, Texas, and a surgical critical care fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care, Dr. Huzar treats patients for management of acute burn injuries. Patients appreciate Dr. Huzar’s attention to detail and excellent bedside manner. Dr. Huzar believes that an important aspect of caring for his patients and their family members involves taking the time to talk with them about their treatments. Dr. Huzar is the director of pediatric burn surgery at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and is an assistant professor of the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School. Throughout his career, Dr. Huzar has been honored with numerous awards, including McGovern Medical School’s 2016-2017 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award and The Amos House of Faith’s 2017 Burn Surgeon with Best Bedside Manner. He serves as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a deputy chairman of the American Burn Association’s Ethics Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Association for Academic Surgery, the International Society for Burn Injury and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Huzar enjoys spending time with his two children and eating at new restaurants.
His clinical expertise encompasses Keloids and Opioid Induced Constipation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Todd Huzar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Todd Huzar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Todd Huzar by calling their office at 713-704-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Todd Huzar a top-rated expert for Keloids?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Todd Huzar is classified as an Experienced expert for Keloids, 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. Todd Huzar specialize in?
While Dr. Todd Huzar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Keloids, Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Todd Huzar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Todd Huzar has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Keloids. You can view a list of Dr. Todd Huzar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Todd Huzar accept my insurance?
Dr. Todd Huzar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- KeloidsDr. Huzar isExperienced. Learn about Keloids.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Huzar isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.