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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Galvan, Transplant Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Nhu Thao Galvan, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Galvan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Galvan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Galvan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Galvan speak?
Dr. Galvan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Galvan treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Galvan 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. Galvan. 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.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Galvan perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Nhu Thao Galvan may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Galvan's office.
Does Dr. Galvan accept my insurance?
Dr. Galvan 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. Galvan accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Galvan in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Galvan's office located?
What is Dr. Galvan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Galvan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306083886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Galvan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Galvan
What is Dr. Nhu Thao Galvan's specialty?
Dr. Galvan is a Transplant Surgeon near Houston, TX. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Galvan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nhu Thao Galvan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Galvan is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?
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Is Nhu Thao Galvan accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nhu Thao Galvan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nhu Thao Galvan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Galvan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nhu Thao Galvan?
Please contact Dr. Galvan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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