James Maher, MD

Practice Statement

Dr. James Maher is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist in Katy Texas. Dr Maher attended the University of Michigan. Seeking warmer climate, he then attended the Medical College of Virginia, and graduated in the accelerated program. Having gone to school in California, he returned and did Internal Medicine residency at the University of California-Irvine. The following year, he completed a ... one year Fellowship in Hepatology at the University of Southern California. This was followed by a two year Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of California-Irvine.

Then Dr Maher moved to the New Orleans area, and was in private practice for twenty five years until Katrina hit. Now Dr. Maher lives with his wife and three children in Katy, and appreciates the excellent educational system and cultural advantages of the Katy area.

Dr Maher is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He vigorously participates in continuing medical education and board recertification. Dr. Maher’s interest include colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, biliary tract disease and endoscopy. He is a member of the American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy.

Dr Maher believes that patient education is one of his most important jobs, and believes that open and through discussion of all treatment options is imperative. This ensures that patients receive the high quality care that they deserve.
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