Overview
William Whitehead is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Whitehead is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 301 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Whitehead 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. William Whitehead
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Whitehead?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Whitehead by calling their office at 832-822-3950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Whitehead a top-rated expert for Myelomeningocele?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Whitehead is classified as an Elite expert for Myelomeningocele, 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 Whitehead specialize in?
While Dr. William Whitehead is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Myelomeningocele, Hydrocephalus, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. William Whitehead participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Whitehead has published 301 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelomeningocele. You can view a list of Dr. William Whitehead's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Whitehead accept my insurance?
Dr. William Whitehead accepts most major insurance plans, including Community Health Choice and Friday Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-822-3950 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
- HydrocephalusDr. Whitehead isElite. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Whitehead isElite. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Distinguished
- Chiari MalformationDr. Whitehead isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Whitehead isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the NewbornDr. Whitehead isDistinguished. Learn about Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.
- MeningoceleDr. Whitehead isDistinguished. Learn about Meningocele.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Whitehead isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Whitehead isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)Dr. Whitehead isAdvanced. Learn about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Whitehead isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Whitehead isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Whitehead isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Whitehead isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Experienced
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Whitehead isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Whitehead isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Whitehead isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Whitehead isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Whitehead isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Whitehead isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.