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Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in Houston, TX

51 verified gastroenterologists in Houston, Texas accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Clinical Hepatology, Hepatology (GI), and Pancreaticobiliary. Common hospital affiliations include Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Joseph Galati

Joseph Galati, M.D.

Director of Transplant Hepatology at University of Texas Medical School

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Clinical HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Isaac Raijman

Isaac Raijman, MD

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Hepatology (GI)
Mohamed Othman

Mohamed Othman, MD

William T. Butler Endowed Chair for Distinguished Faculty; Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology; Service Line Chief, Gastroenterology Section, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Gulchin Ergun

Gulchin Ergun, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College; Director, Reflux Center; Director, Digestive Disease Department Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Mazen Noureddin

Mazen Noureddin, M.D.

Director, Houston Research Institute

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Clinical Hepatology
Jeffrey Lee

Jeffrey Lee, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
Gottumukkala Raju

Gottumukkala Raju, MD

John Stroehlein Distinguished Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Blaine Hollinger

Blaine Hollinger, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Molecular Virology & Epidemiology; Director, Eugene B. Casey Hepatitis Research Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Hepatology (GI)Clinical Hepatology
Suresh Chari

Suresh Chari, M.D.

Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Dang Nguyen

Dang Nguyen, MD

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Kalpesh Patel

Kalpesh Patel, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine; Medical Director, Department of Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Hepatology (GI)
Yinghong Wang

Yinghong Wang, MD, PHD

Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disorders; Chair, MD Anderson Institutional Immunotherapy Toxicity Working Group; Director, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Marc Catalano

Marc Catalano, MD

Professor of Medicine, University of Texas McGovern Medical School

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
John Vierling

John Vierling, MD

Professor of Medicine, Transplant Hepatology Medical Director; Chief of Hepatology; Director, Baylor Liver Health; Professor of Surgery; Director, Advanced Liver Therapies at St. Luke's Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Prasun Jalal

Prasun Jalal, M.D.

Stan and Sue Partee Endowed Chair in Hepatology, Abdominal Transplant Center, Baylor College of Medicine; Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplantation, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery; Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
Kavish Patidar

Kavish Patidar, D.O.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX10+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
Lopa Mishra

Lopa Mishra, MD

Professor and Chair of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009-2015)

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Hepatology (GI)
Svetang Desai

Svetang Desai, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Phillip Ge

Phillip Ge, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX10+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Neha Mathur

Neha Mathur, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Motility & Functional GI

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Clinical Hepatology, Hepatology (GI), and Pancreaticobiliary. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these gastroenterologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.