Summary

Dr. Shawn Gurwara is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine-Shreveport and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2019. Dr. Gurwara further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, which he completed in 2023. With a decade of medical experience, he provides care in English to patients throughout the Houston area.

Dr. Gurwara practices at Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates in Houston, Texas. He focuses on treating common digestive issues including colon polyps, gastritis, and hemorrhoids. His procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests and specialized biopsies such as kidney transplant and nerve biopsies. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gurwara highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 10 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

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Office Location

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates

18300 Katy Fwy Ste 425Houston, TX 77094
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: LSU School of Medicine-Shreveport Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: Charles R Drew University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shawn Gurwara

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Renaissance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shawn Gurwara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shawn Gurwara has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

10 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)2023

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)2019

Medical School

LSU School of Medicine-ShreveportGraduated in 2016

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What languages does Dr. Shawn Gurwara speak?
Dr. Shawn Gurwara speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Shawn Gurwara's office located?
Dr. Shawn Gurwara's office is located at 18300 Katy Fwy Ste 425, Houston, TX, 77094.

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