Dr. Kalpesh Harshad Thakkar MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
6701 Fannin St Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Kalpesh Thakkar is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Thakkar specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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