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Dr. Zhen Fan, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (26)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Zhen Fan, MD

Dr. Zhen Fan, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They graduated from University of cincinnati and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West. Dr. Fan, completed a residency at General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Patients rated Dr. Fan an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Fan works at Surgical Associates of Houston in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Ventral Hernia and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Fan's Office Locations

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    Surgical Associates of Houston
    1140 Business Center Dr, Houston, TX 77043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Surgical Associates of Houston
    9440 Bellaire Blvd Ste 205, Houston, TX 77036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Ventral Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Hemorrhoids
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Varicose Vein Procedure
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Sphincterotomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9
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    About Dr. Zhen Fan, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese, Dutch and Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1184876179
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Case Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati
    Residency
    Internship
    • General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of cincinnati
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare West

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Fan works at Surgical Associates of Houston in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Fan’s profile.

    Dr. Fan has seen patients for Ventral Hernia and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Fan speaks Chinese, Dutch and Spanish.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Fan. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fan.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Fan, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Fan 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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