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Dr. Michael Reader, MD
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Overview of Dr. Michael Reader, MD
Dr. Michael Reader, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Reader, completed a residency at University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville. Patients rated Dr. Reader an average 4.7 star rating.
Dr. Reader works at
Dr. Reader's Office Locations
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Smith Tower6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 77030 Directions (713) 574-8275
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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Insurance Accepted
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Curative
- First Health
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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About Dr. Michael Reader, MD
- General Surgery
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- English
- Male
- 1629236260
Education & Certifications
- University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville
- Tulane University School of Medicine
- General Surgery
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Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Reader accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Reader has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Reader works at
Dr. Reader has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Reader on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Reader. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Reader.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Reader, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Reader 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.