Overview
William Lightle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism and Parathyroidectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030
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. William Lightle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Lightle?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Lightle by calling their office at 713-798-8629. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Lightle a top-rated expert for Parathyroidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Lightle is classified as an Experienced expert for Parathyroidectomy, 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. William Lightle specialize in?
While Dr. William Lightle is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Parathyroidectomy, Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. William Lightle participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Lightle has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parathyroidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. William Lightle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Lightle accept my insurance?
Dr. William Lightle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-8629 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
- Experienced
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Lightle isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Lightle isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.

