The 20 Best Colonoscopy Doctors near Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 199 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near Houston, TX. Of these, 169 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 23 other 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.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hashem El-Serag, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Hashem El-Serag specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Baylor College of Medicine Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2500. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Serag is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Serag is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nabil Mansour, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Nabil Mansour specializes in Gastroenterology and works at BCM Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-0950. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mansour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mansour is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Salmaan Jawaid, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Salmaan Jawaid specializes in Gastroenterology and works at BCM Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-0950. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Jawaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jawaid is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Midtown Medical

    1724 Richmond Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kaveh Samani is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Samani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Samani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mccarty is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mccarty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Ben Taub Hospital

    1504 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hemant Roy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Roy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Obesity, Pancreatic Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Transplant Surgery | Hepatology | Gastroenterology

    Baylor St. Luke's Liver Center

    6620 Main St, Ste 1450, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prasun K. Jalal, M.D is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and in the Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jalal is board certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine and transplant hepatology. Dr. Jalal earned his medical degree from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. His extensive training includes training in gastroenterology and hepatology at St. James Hospital in Leeds, England. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York and in transplant hepatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. Dr. Jalal's clinical interests include viral hepatitis, liver transplant, liver cancer and autoimmune hepatitis. Dr. Jalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis A, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Jalal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery | Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery | Oncology | General Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6620 Main St, Suite 1375, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Atif Iqbal specializes in surgical procedures for benign and malignant pathology of the colon, rectum and anus. Dr. Iqbal is an Associate Professor and Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Iqbal’s clinical interests include: robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopy, including sphincter saving procedures for low rectal cancer; and pelvic surgery and surgical treatment of rectal cancer, including transanal endoscopic microsurgery. He is a member of the Baylor Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and offers laparoscopic pouch procedures for ulcerative colitis and minimally invasive surgery for Crohn’s disease.His research interests include: health services and outcome-based translational research in colorectal pathology with a focus on rectal cancer outcomes and institution of enhanced recovery programs after surgery.Dr. Iqbal earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed an internship in surgery at Mayo Hospital, in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed a surgical research fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska and his residency in general surgery at the University of Missouri, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He joined the faculty of the University of Florida where he was an associate professor.Dr. Iqbal is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He is currently serving as an elected surgical expert on the NCI Rectal-Anal Task Force and the Colon task force of the GI steering committee. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and NRG Oncology. Dr. Iqbal has earned honors for his research presentations to the ACS, SAGES and the Commission on Cancer, as well as a medal of achievement in physiology by the Pakistan Physiological Research Organization. He has also earned numerous ‘patient nominations’ and awards for the quality of care provided. Dr. Iqbal has also been named a Top Doctor in Colon and Rectal Surgery by Houstonia Magazine (2020). Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Iqbal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1466, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gottumukkala Raju is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Raju is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Polyps, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 436, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bresalier is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bresalier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Keihanian, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Tara Keihanian specializes in Gastroenterology and works at Baylor Medicine at McNair - Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2500. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Keihanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Keihanian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Professional Interests: General Gastroenterology Celiac and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Colorectal Cancer Screening & Colonoscopy Endoscopic Ultrasound Irritable Bowel Syndrome Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rehman Sheikh, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Rehman Sheikh specializes in Gastroenterology and works at BCM Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-0950. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Banti's Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Abidi earned his medical degree and doctorate from New York University School of Medicine. He continued his internship and residency training in New York at Mount Sinai Hospital. He then completed Gastroenterology, Bariatric Endoscopy, and Advanced Endoscopy Fellowships at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston. While there, Dr. Abidi gained unique experience in endoscopic primary weight loss procedures and treatment of complications of bariatric surgery. He has participated in numerous studies and clinical trials in novel treatments of obesity and diabetes. He has also served as faculty at international meetings on flexible endoscopic surgery. Dr. Abidi has experience in a variety of gastrointestinal diseases and offers both basic and interventional endoscopic procedures. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Professional interests include: Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures (Intragastric Balloons, Sleeve Gastroplasty, Aspiration, etc) Endoscopic Revision of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Complications of Bariatric Surgery Endoscopic Ultrasound ERCP and Cholangioscopy Pancreatic Fluid Collections and Cysts Acute Pancreatitis Chronic Pancreatitis Zenker's Diverticulum Treatment (Flexible Endoscopic Cricopharyngeotomy) Management of Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders Colorectal Cancer Screening & Colonoscopy. Dr. Abidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Abidi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - McNair Campus

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 6A-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Southard, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Robert Southard specializes in Surgery: Critical Care and works at BCM-McNair Campus. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Southard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richa Shukla, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Richa Shukla specializes in Gastroenterology and works at BCM Gastroenterology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-0950. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shukla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Sleep Medicine

    Oprex Medical Group PLLC

    1213 Hermann Dr, Suite 610, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irvin Tantuco is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tantuco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Southwest Surgical Associates - Texas Medical Center

    1213 Hermann Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bidhan Das is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Endocrinology

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates

    6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Robbins is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colonoscopy?

    A colonoscopy is an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called a colonoscope.

    The colonoscope has a small camera attached to a flexible tube that can reach the entire length of the colon.

    When should I see a Colonoscopy doctor near Houston, TX?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Colonoscopy doctor near Houston, TX?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Colonoscopy doctors near Houston, TX?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Colonoscopy doctors near Houston, TX?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Colonoscopy doctor near Houston, TX?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Colonoscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colonoscopy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Colonoscopy doctor near Houston, TX?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Colonoscopy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Colonoscopy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Colonoscopy doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colonoscopy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Colonoscopy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colonoscopy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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