
Overview
Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa earned his medical degree from Goa Medical College in Goa, India. He then completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio and his gastroenterology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Fla. He continued his medical education with an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass. He Board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. Wadhwa has been in practice since 2014. His primary clinical interests include pancreatobiliary interventions, third space endoscopy and endo-hepatology. An assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Wadhwa is responsible for teaching current fellows, residents, medical students and newly hired nurse practitioners rotating through the gastroenterology and interventional gastroenterology services. He also trains general GI fellows at area hospitals in gastroenterology procedures and serves as an interventional endoscopist in the Center for Interventional Gastroenterology at UTHealth Houston (iGUT). An avid researcher, his current research interests include pancreatic cancer screening, outcomes research, use of artificial intelligence in endoscopy and developmental and experimental endoscopy. Dr. Wadhwa has authored over 35 papers in all major journals of gastroenterology, with his cumulative work being cited over 800 times worldwide. Dr. Wadhwa has been recognized for his research throughout his training, including being awarded first place during the Residency Research Day in 2017 as well as during Research Week at Cleveland Clinic of Florida in 2018. Most recently, he received an international scholarship from Harvard to observe surgical and bariatric endoscopy at the prestigious IRCAD Institute in Strasbourg, France. Dr. Wadhwa is an active member of numerous committees in American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American College of Gastroenterology. He is a reviewer for abstracts for both DDW and ACG and actively serves on the board of AAGIO (American Association of Gastroenterologists of Indian Origin). In his free time, Dr. Wadhwa likes to go on long drives, travel and explore new restaurants and places. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities, as well as continuing to build a coin and stamp collection which he has been doing since childhood.
Dr. Wadhwa is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wadhwa is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Nirav Thosani earned his medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, followed by an advanced fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy at Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, California. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Dr. Thosani’s clinical interests include pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer, gallstones, bile duct diseases, colon polyps, colon cancer, EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography), colonoscopy, swallowing disorder, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic ablation therapy, and endoscopic anti-reflux therapy. He has pioneered EUS guided radiofrequency ablation procedure to treat pancreatic cancer and has been the recipient of R01 grant from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Thosani has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Currently, he is Chair of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Standards of Practice Committee and has been involved in drafting multiple guidelines in field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr. Thosani has been voted as Top Doctors in Houston by Houstonia Magazine as well as Top Doctors in Texas, by the Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Thosani’s practice philosophy centers on providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific clinical problem. He takes time to explain the details of a procedure, allowing each patient to make an informed decision about care and to know what to expect. It is important to him for his patients to have both timely access to necessary procedures and multidisciplinary care that is well coordinated. He uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat certain types of gastrointestinal cancers and perform procedures endoscopically that were previously done surgically. He treats patients 18 years and older and speaks Gujarati and Hindi. A resident of Houston, Dr. Thosani and his wife are the parents of two sons and a daughter. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Thosani is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thosani is currently accepting new patients.
Mazen Noureddin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Noureddin is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Noureddin is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology
Dr. Mohamed Othman is the William T. Butler Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty and Professor of Medicine, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also Service Line Chief, Gastroenterology Section at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; and Member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Othman’s clinical interests include: endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, barrett's esophagus surveillance and ablation, chronic and acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk patients, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP and cholangioscopy with laser; colorectal cancer screening & colonoscopy; per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM); gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis; and full thickness endoscopic resection.His professional skills cover tissue resection techniques such as ESD and EMR; management of chronic pancreatitis; endoscopic necrosectomy; EUS-assisted ERCP; per oral endoscopic myotomy; management of pancreatic cysts; and management of Barrett's Esophagus.Dr. Othman received his medical degree from the University of Mansoura School of Medicine in Mansoura, Egypt. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, where he was also a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow. He also completed a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida.Dr. Othman holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American College of Physicians.Among his numerous awards, Dr. Othman received the 2014 Diversity Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Othman is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Othman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa by calling their office at 713-572-8122. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa a top-rated expert for Choledocholithiasis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa is classified as an Elite expert for Choledocholithiasis, 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. Vaibhav Wadhwa specialize in?
While Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Choledocholithiasis. You can view a list of Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaibhav Wadhwa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-572-8122 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Wadhwa isElite. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
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- ColonoscopyDr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Wadhwa isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- CholangitisDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastroparesisDr. Wadhwa isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
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- AchalasiaDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholestasisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColitisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- DiarrheaDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- GallstonesDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- HeartburnDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HepatitisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- IleostomyDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- JaundiceDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- MalabsorptionDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Stomach CancerDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Wadhwa isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.

