Summary

Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s offers patients easy access to online scheduling. Click on the “website” or “Appointments” button to make an appointment online today. For your convenience, Texas Children’s Hospital has more than 10 locations across the greater Houston area ready to provide you and your family with care that’s convenient for you. Our medical providers see patients at our hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, Katy in West Houston, and The Woodlands. Our Specialty Care clinics can be found throughout local communities and provide you with the same level of care you know and expect from Texas Children’s – just closer to home.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 23 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Ashwin Viswanathan

6701 Fannin St # 5Houston, TX 77030

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Mandarin, Cantonese Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
Houston , TXSugar Land , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: SUNY Buffalo Jacob School of Medicine and Biomedical Science Med School: King Khalid University, College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ashwin Viswanathan

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Devoted Health
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Ashwin Viswanathan has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ashwin Viswanathan has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Epilepsy
  • Facial Nerve Pain (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Bleeding In The Brain)
  • Laminectomy
  • Movement Disorders
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Ashwin Viswanathan holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2003.

NPI Number

Ashwin Viswanathan's NPI number is 1699917047.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ashwin Viswanathan accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Ashwin Viswanathan affiliated with?
Ashwin Viswanathan is affiliated with Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital.
What languages does Ashwin Viswanathan speak?
Ashwin Viswanathan speaks English and Spanish.
Does Ashwin Viswanathan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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