Summary

Mark J. Pidala, MD, FACS, extensive experience in both laparoscopic and robotic colon and rectal procedures. He performs all surgeries on the colon, rectum, and anus, as well as routine and advanced colonoscopies. Dr. Pidala moved here in 1998 and was one of the first colon and rectal surgeons in Houston to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic colon resections.
Dr. Pidala is an assistant professor of surgery at the The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He plays an active role in the education of the residents enrolled in the colon and rectal surgery program at the University of Texas. He has published numerous peer reviewed articles and book chapters.
Dr. Pidala received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at Akron City Hospital in Akron, OH. From there, Dr. Pidala completed a residency in colon and rectal surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ.
When not seeing patients or teaching, Dr. Pidala enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children, traveling, and exercising.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 36 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Summa Health System
  • 15 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UT Physicians Colon and Rectal Clinic at Peakwood

800 Peakwood Dr Ste 2CHouston, TX 77090
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Med School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston Med School: Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark J. Pidala

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark J. Pidala has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark J. Pidala has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • General Surgeon
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Warts

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Summa Health System

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Which hospitals is Dr. Mark Pidala affiliated with?
Dr. Mark Pidala is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest.
Where is Dr. Mark Pidala's office located?
Dr. Mark Pidala's office is located at 800 Peakwood Dr Ste 2C, Houston, TX, 77090.

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