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Dr. Gowrappala Ramesh, MD

Gastroenterology

Dr. G. S. Ramesh earned his medical degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama-Lloyd Noland Clinic and Hospital in Birmingham and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Texas A&M University College of Medicine-Scott & White Hospital in Temple. Dr. Ramesh, w...

Dr. G. S. Ramesh earned his medical degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama-Lloyd Noland Clinic and Hospital in Birmingham and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Texas A&M University College of Medicine-Scott & White Hospital in Temple.

Dr. Ramesh, who has been in practice in Houston since 1999, is board certified in gastroenterology and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Among the conditions he treats are pancreatic disease, gallbladder and liver disease, intestinal disorders, and esophageal disorders.  His special interest is colonoscopy and irritable bowel syndrome.

He is an American Gastroenterological Association Fellow, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Texas Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Ramesh is also a clinical assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and President of Digestive Health Associates.

Away from his practice, Dr. Ramesh enjoys ballroom dancing, golf, and movies.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 468-2030

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Gastroenterology
Medical Education

Karnatak Medical College 1974

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
Fellowship

Scott & White Memorial Hospital/Tx A&M University System-GME 1981

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

Lloyd Noland Hospital And Health Centers 1979

PCP Number

100000019521

Clinical Interests
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Internal Medicine
Cities Served

Alief, Barker, Bellaire, Houston, North Houston

Zip Codes Served

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, ...

77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77018, 77019, 77022, 77024, 77025, 77027, 77030, 77031, 77035, 77036, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77046, 77052, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77063, 77071, 77072, 77074, 77076, 77077, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77086, 77088, 77091, 77092, 77096, 77097, 77098, 77099, 77201, 77202, 77203, 77204, 77206, 77208, 77210, 77212, 77215, 77216, 77218, 77219, 77222, 77224, 77225, 77227, 77230, 77231, 77235, 77236, 77237, 77240, 77241, 77242, 77243, 77244, 77246, 77247, 77248, 77249, 77250, 77251, 77252, 77253, 77254, 77255, 77256, 77257, 77263, 77265, 77266, 77270, 77271, 77272, 77274, 77275, 77276, 77277, 77278, 77279, 77280, 77281, 77282, 77284, 77285, 77288, 77292, 77296, 77297, 77298, 77299, 77315, 77401, 77402, 77411, 77413

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Insurance Accepted

Insurance Providers
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Memorial Hermann
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • HMO Blue Texas
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Multiplan
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

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