39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Girgawy, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kingwood, TX?
Dr. Essam Girgawy, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kingwood, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Girgawy completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Infectious Diseases; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Girgawy is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Girgawy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Girgawy’s office.
Where did Dr. Girgawy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Infectious Diseases; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt
Is Dr. Girgawy board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Essam Girgawy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Girgawy speak?
Dr. Girgawy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Girgawy typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Girgawy diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Girgawy. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Girgawy typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Essam Girgawy may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Girgawy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Girgawy accept my insurance?
Dr. Girgawy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Girgawy accept in Kingwood, TX?
Dr. Girgawy in Kingwood, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Girgawy's office located?
Dr. Essam Girgawy's Primary Practice
201 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste B200
Kingwood, TX 77339
What is Dr. Girgawy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Girgawy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164529681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Girgawy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Girgawy
What is Dr. Essam Girgawy's specialty?
Dr. Girgawy is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kingwood, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Essam Girgawy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Girgawy is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Essam Girgawy accepting new patients in Kingwood, TX?
Yes, Dr. Essam Girgawy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Essam Girgawy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Girgawy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Essam Girgawy?
Please contact Dr. Girgawy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Essam Girgawy have?
Dr. Essam Girgawy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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