Summary

Dr. Douglas Fishman specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive health issues in pediatric patients. They graduated from Sackler School of Medicine and bring 26 years of clinical experience to their practice. Dr. Fishman is multilingual, speaking Arabic, English, Spanish, and Vietnamese to better serve diverse patient families.

Dr. Fishman practices at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, where they treat a variety of digestive conditions. They have particular expertise in helping infants with feeding disorders and addressing challenges with picky eaters. Dr. Fishman also manages electrolyte imbalances and performs specialized procedures including liver function testing and advanced endoscopic procedures for bile duct evaluation.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 26 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • Sackler School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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26 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXCypress , TXTempe , AZLittle Rock , AR
Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: University of Central Arkansas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas S. Fishman

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Douglas S. Fishman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Douglas S. Fishman has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Biliary Atresia
  • Check-up
  • Hepatitis
  • Immunization
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Nutritional Support
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Douglas S. Fishman holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Sackler School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPI Number

Douglas S. Fishman's NPI number is 1912962168.

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What languages does Douglas Fishman speak?
Douglas Fishman speaks Arabic, English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Where is Douglas Fishman's office located?
Douglas Fishman's office is located at 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030.
Does Douglas Fishman accept my insurance?
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