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Summary
Dr. Paula Hertel specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive health and liver conditions. They earned their medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. With 28 years of experience in the field, Dr. Hertel has developed expertise in treating complex gastrointestinal conditions. They are fluent in Vietnamese, Spanish, Arabic, and English.
Dr. Hertel practices at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, where they provide specialized care for young patients with digestive disorders. They have particular expertise in treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and managing high cholesterol in children and teens. Dr. Hertel also provides care for acute fatty liver conditions that can occur during pregnancy. Their practice includes comprehensive metabolic testing and liver function assessments to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
Dr. Hertel practices at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, where they provide specialized care for young patients with digestive disorders. They have particular expertise in treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and managing high cholesterol in children and teens. Dr. Hertel also provides care for acute fatty liver conditions that can occur during pregnancy. Their practice includes comprehensive metabolic testing and liver function assessments to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 28 years of experience
- 24 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, Arabic, English
- Baylor College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 28 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, Arabic, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Houston , TX | Tempe , AZ | SACRAMENTO , CA | Little Rock , AR |
| Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Charles R Drew University | Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Paula Marie Hertel
Medical Specialties
Paula Marie Hertel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Paula Marie Hertel has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
Paula Marie Hertel 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 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1998.
NPI Number
Paula Marie Hertel's NPI number is 1760421184.
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- Which hospitals is Paula Hertel affiliated with?
- Paula Hertel is affiliated with Texas Childrens Hospital.
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