Overview
Victor Ankoma is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ankoma is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6410 Fannin St Ste 225, Houston, TX 77030
6560 Fannin St Ste 1980, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ankoma 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.
7 Clinical Trials
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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 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Fasiha Kanwal is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kanwal is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Victor Ankoma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Victor Ankoma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Victor Ankoma by calling their office at 713-799-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Victor Ankoma a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Victor Ankoma is classified as an Elite expert for Hepatitis, 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. Victor Ankoma specialize in?
While Dr. Victor Ankoma is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Failure, and Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Victor Ankoma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Victor Ankoma has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Victor Ankoma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Victor Ankoma accept my insurance?
Dr. Victor Ankoma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-799-8300 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
- Elite
- HepatitisDr. Ankoma isElite. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Distinguished
- AscitesDr. Ankoma isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Ankoma isDistinguished. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Ankoma isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Ankoma isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hepatitis CDr. Ankoma isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- JaundiceDr. Ankoma isDistinguished. Learn about Jaundice.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Ankoma isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Ankoma isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Ankoma isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Ankoma isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Ankoma isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Ankoma isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Ankoma isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Ankoma isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ankoma isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Ankoma isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Ankoma isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hepatitis ADr. Ankoma isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis A.
