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Dr. Ira Flax, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Dr. Ira Flax, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Ira Flax, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Ira Flax, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 74
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Ira Flax, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Flax graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Ira Flax, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has 50 years experience. Dr. Flax currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. At present, Dr. Flax received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Flax's office accepts new patients. Dr. Flax is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Esophageal Ulcer
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Liver Function Test
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VAP Lipid Testing
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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive & Liver Specialists
    915 Gessner Rd Ste 850, Houston, TX 77024
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4.2
Based on 15 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 04, 2019
Dr. Flax is very personable, competent, and patient with explaining in details about a procedure, the risks, etc. I have seen him for routine colonoscopy and also for some other symptoms that I had that were are concern. Highly recommend this physician, and also his PA Pat.
Don L. — Oct 04, 2019
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ira Flax, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Flax's profile.

Dr. Ira Flax, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ira Flax, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX