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Tushar Dharia, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider

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Gastroenterology

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Language(s): English, Gujarati, Spanish

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: July 2009

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"I believe strongly in communicating openly with each of my patients, thereby fostering a doctor-patient relationship based on mutual trust. With this approach, I can deliver quality health care to my patients based on knowledge, integrity and experience. Above all, I aim to provide a respectable service to my patients and their families, placing their health needs above all else."

My Biography

  • Professional Background
  • Professional Associations
  • Hobbies and Interests
  • Awards & Publications

In 2003, Dr. Dharia graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He went on to complete his residency at UT Southwestern in 2006, and in 2009, completed a fellowship in Digestive and Liver Diseases.

Dr. Dharia is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Dharia is married with two children. When he’s not caring for patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, trying new restaurants and enjoying the great outdoors.

Publications

Dr. Dharia has contributed to several publications, including the following:

  • Dharia TD, Tang SJ, Lara LK. Bleeding Sigmoid Colonic Dieulafoy Lesion (with video). Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2008. (Accepted for publication)
  • Dharia TD, Malet PM, Cuthbert JA. Efficacy of Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) Treatment in an Urban, County Hospital Population Using Strict Screening Criteria. Abstract to AASLD 2008.
  • Katz JN, et al. Parkland Manual of In-Patient Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. Philadelphia: FA Davis Company, 2006. (Inflammatory Bowel Disease section)
  • Sullivan KE, Piliero LM, Dharia TD, Goldman D, Petri MA. 3’ Polymorphisms of ETS1 Are Associated With Different Clinical Phenotypes in SLE. Human Mutation, 2000; 16: 49-53.
  • Sullivan K.E., Oh M., Dharia TD. A TNF Alpha Polymorphic Promoter Site Binds a B cell and Macrophage-Specific DNA-Binding Protein. (Abstract) American Association of Immunologists. San Francisco, CA. April 1998.
  • Kathleen E. Sullivan, Lisa Piliero, Nahmah Kim, Miae Oh, and Tushar Dharia. A TNF Alpha promoter polymorphism associated with SLE binds the transcription factor Ets-1 with higher affinity than the wild type sequence and is associated with higher levels of TNF Alpha production. (Abstract) American College of Rheumatology. Boston, MA. November 1999.

Locations

Berthelsen Main Campus

2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-442-0000

Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center

11555 University Blvd.,
Sugar Land, TX 77478

Get Directions 713-442-9100

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Ratings

Accepted Insurance

Education and Board Certifications

Medical School

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 2003

Internship/Residency

  • ​University of Texas Southwestern, Internal Medicine, 2006

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine