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Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in Houston, TXPage 2

51 verified gastroenterologists in Houston, Texas accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including GI Oncology, Hepatology (GI), and Motility & Functional GI. Common hospital affiliations include University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, and Memorial Hermann.

Robert Bresalier

Robert Bresalier, M.D.

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

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
GI Oncology
Lavanya Viswanathan

Lavanya Viswanathan, M.D., M.S.

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

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Hepatology (GI)Motility & Functional GI
Bharat Pothuri

Bharat Pothuri, MD

Founder, GastroDoxs

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Clinical Hepatology
Sunil Dacha

Sunil Dacha, MD

Nina and Michael Zilkha Centennial Chair in Gastrointestinal Health in honor of Dr. Eamonn Quigley, Underwood Center for Digestive Health

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Daniel Ball

Daniel Ball, M.D,

Clinical Instructor

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Chukwuma Egwim

Chukwuma Egwim, MD. MBBS

Director of Post-Acute Care, Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Jigar Patel

Jigar Patel, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX10+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Arturo Bravo

Arturo Bravo, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Wasif Abidi

Wasif Abidi, M.D., PH.D.

Assistant Professor, Director-Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Medicine-Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Bariatric EndoscopyAdvanced Endoscopy
Gowrappala Ramesh

Gowrappala Ramesh, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Matthew Tompson

Matthew Tompson, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
George Cholankeril

George Cholankeril, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX10+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Howard Hamat

Howard Hamat, MD

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan, MD

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Eamonn Quigley

Eamonn Quigley, M.D.

Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Houston Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell College of Medicine; David M Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders; Medical Director, Lynda K and David M Underwood Center for Digestive Disorders; Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Nabil Mansour

Nabil Mansour, MD

Associate Professor, Director-McNair General GI Clinic

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX15+ years
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Malcolm Irani

Malcolm Irani, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX9 years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pritesh Mutha

Pritesh Mutha, M.D., DIPABLM, MPH

Associate Professor, Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Bharat Puchakayala

Bharat Puchakayala, MD

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX20+ years
Celiac Disease
Mehnaz Shafi

Mehnaz Shafi, MD

Gastroenterology

Houston, TX30+ 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 GI Oncology, Hepatology (GI), and Motility & Functional GI. 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.