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Dr. Lina Karam, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Lina Karam, MD
3.4 (10 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Lina Karam, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Lina Karam, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 55
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lina Karam, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Karam graduated from SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Lina Karam, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has 30 years experience. Dr. Karam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Karam received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Karam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karam also speaks Arabic. Dr. Karam is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Constipation
Malnutrition
Manometry
Constipation
Malnutrition
Manometry
Constipation
Malnutrition
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Crohn's Disease
Dysphagia
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gastroschisis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
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    Preferred PPO
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    HMO Premier HMO
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    Curative EPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Texas Childrens Hospital
    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 822-3131
  2. 2 Texas Children's Hospital the Woodlands Outpatient Serivces
    17580 Interstate 45 S, Conroe, TX 77384
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (936) 267-7555
  3. 3 Baylor College of Medicine
    6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karam
3.4
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1 Star (4)

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Mar 22, 2018
After seeing 2 other specialist karam finally made me feel heard. She took all the necessary time to listen to my concerns and symptoms and did what the other two hadn’t. I had been so defeated before seeing her. She was an answer to our prayers.
TX — Mar 22, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lina Karam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karam's profile.

Dr. Lina Karam, MD is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lina Karam, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Children's Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX