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Dr. Howard Hamat, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Dr. Howard Hamat, MD
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Dr. Howard Hamat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Howard Hamat, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 58
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Howard Hamat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Howard Hamat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX and has 34 years experience. They graduated from MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF NURSING in 1990 and completed a residency at University Toronto.They currently practice at Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. Dr. Hamat has experience treating conditions like Gastroptosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hamat received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 117 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Hamat is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroptosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Gastroptosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Gastroptosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Gastroparesis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Hernia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Lower Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Microscopic Ulcerative Colitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Proctosigmoiditis
Varices
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Managed Choice POS
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants
    275 Lantern Bend Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77090
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 440-0101
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants -The Woodlands
    920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 550, Shenandoah, TX 77380
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 440-0101
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3 Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants, PA
    18955 N Memorial Dr Ste 500, Humble, TX 77338
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 440-0101
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hamat
4.6
Based on 117 Reviews
5 Stars (103)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 13, 2019
Furst time having a colonoscopy by Dr Hamat. The procedure started at 10 am and was over at 10:25. Best Dr and his nursing staff was wonderful. I recommend him completely.
Shirley Curlee — Nov 13, 2019
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF NURSING
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Toronto
    1993
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Hamat, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hamat's profile.

Dr. Hamat frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroptosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Hamat, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Yes, Dr. Howard Hamat, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

    22999 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX