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Dr. Howard Hamat, MD

Gastroenterology
4.6 (117)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Hamat, MD

Dr. Howard Hamat, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF NURSING and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

Dr. Hamat works at Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants in Houston, TX with other offices in Shenandoah, TX and Humble, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Gastritis and Abdominal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hamat's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants
    275 Lantern Bend Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77090 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 805-3481
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 4:30pm
  2. 2
    The Woodlands/Conroe
    920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 550, Shenandoah, TX 77380 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 805-3482
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 4:30pm
  3. 3
    Digestive & Liver Disease Consultants, PA
    18955 N Memorial Dr Ste 500, Humble, TX 77338 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 805-3483
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 4:30pm

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

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    4.6
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    Based on 117 ratings
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    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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    About Dr. Howard Hamat, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376537605
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • U Toronto
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF NURSING
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Howard Hamat, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hamat is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hamat has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Hamat has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hamat has seen patients for Constipation, Gastritis and Abdominal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hamat on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    117 patients have reviewed Dr. Hamat. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hamat.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Hamat, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Hamat appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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