Summary

Dr. Lina Karam is a gastroenterologist and pediatrician who brings 32 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Universite Saint-Joseph Faculte De Medecine and completed her residency at University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive digestive care specifically tailored to children and adolescents. Dr. Karam is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Karam practices at Texas Children's Hospital across multiple Houston locations. She focuses on treating complex digestive conditions including short bowel syndrome and malabsorption syndromes in young patients. Her expertise extends to evaluating abdominal pain in children, helping families understand and manage their child's symptoms. Dr. Karam also performs diagnostic procedures such as comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood counts to assess her patients' overall health. Patients rate her care at 3.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 32 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Michigan Hospitals And Health Centers
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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32 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXSACRAMENTO , CATempe , AZSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Universite Saint-Joseph Faculte De Medecine Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lina B. Karam

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lina B. Karam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lina B. Karam has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Michigan Hospitals And Health Centers

Medical School

Universite Saint-Joseph Faculte De MedecineGraduated in 1994

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Which hospitals is Dr. Lina Karam affiliated with?
Dr. Lina Karam is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hospital.

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