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Dr. Howard Hamat, MD

Dr. Howard Hamat, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Hamat, MD is a gastroenterologist in Humble, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hamat has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Dow Medical College in 1992. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 118 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (118 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
4:30 pm
18955 N Memorial Dr Ste 500
Humble, TX 77338

Dr. Hamat is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Hamat specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Hamat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hamat

4.6

118 ratings, 40 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
DLC – Jun 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
S.BARKER – Apr 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Curlee – Nov 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
C A Johnson in Houston, TX – May 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Livingston – Mar 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Christy Mills in Center – Mar 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Spring, TX – Jan 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
C Cunningham in The Woodlands, TX – Jan 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Carol in Kingwood – Oct 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dan Williamson in TX, TX – Aug 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Alexandria – Aug 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mary Ann N. – Aug 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tina D. in Houston, TX – Aug 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
G. Wooten in Houston, TX – Aug 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lynne johnson in Spring, TX – Aug 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JO in Humble, TX – Aug 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Black in Houston – Aug 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mary in Kingwood, TX – Aug 09, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPc)

Member, American College of Physicians (ACP)

Member, American College of Gastrointerology (ACG)

Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)

Member, Amer

biography

Dr. Hamat has been with DLDC since 1997.

Having completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Toronto, he did an additional year of training in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease prior to joining...
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  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Washington University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University

    Medical School
  • Sindh Urology Institute|virginia Commonwealth University

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Civil Hospital Karachi-dow Medical College|virginia Commonwealth University

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Dow Medical College

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Hamat is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

      22999 Highway 59 N
      Kingwood, TX 77339
      Recipient of 49
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality