
Dr. Rafael C Botero M.D.
Hepatologist | Hepatology
6410 Fannin St 370 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Rafael Botero is a hepatologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Botero specializes in the study of body parts such as the liver, the biliary tree, the gallbladder and the pancreas. Hepatologists manage disorders in these areas and are specifically known for treating viral hepatitis. Patients who have received liver transplants also follow up with hepatologists after their procedure.
Education and Training
Universidad De Antioquia MD
Universidad de Antioquia Facultad de Medicina 1974
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Should patients with chronic hepatitis C infection be transplanted?
- Is hepatitis B immunoglobulin prophylaxis needed for liver transplantation in the era of new antivirals?
- Significance of overexpression of alpha methylacyl-coenzyme A racemase in hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Chronic cholestasis, paucity of bile ducts, red cell aplasia, and the Stevens-Johnson syndrome. An ampicillin-associated case.
Dr. Rafael C Botero M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 6410 Fannin St 370
6410 Fannin St 370 -Houston, TX 77030Get Direction
Dr. Rafael C Botero M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Botero
Recommended Articles
- What Are the Risk Factors for Liver Cancer?
A liver cancer risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting liver cancer. Different types of cancer have different risk factors. Some risk factors can be controlled such as smoking. On the other hand, age and family history cannot be changed, which means that some risk factors...
- What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B, also known as HBV, is a disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus. This virus interferes with liver functions and can cause pathological harm. Normally, the infected person can get rid of this virus, but very few cannot, and thus becomes chronically infected. This virus can be fatal,...
- Is Hepatitis B Contagious?
The hepatitis virus is one of the liver’s greatest enemies. It causes infections that can severely malfunction the liver, resulting in various conditions like scarring of the liver, liver failure, or even liver cancer. The hepatitis viruses have three types, namely, A, B, and C. While all three...
- Is Cirrhosis of the Liver a form of Cancer?
The liver is a vital and also, the largest organ in the human body. Its large size is a clear indication of the many roles it plays in the human body.Some of its functions include:...
- What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis is attributed to an abnormal condition which causes a scarring of the liver that damages the functioning of the liver considerably. There are a number of factors that can result in the cirrhosis of the liver such as consuming excessive alcohol, viral hepatitis, other liver disease and so...
- Hepatitis: 5 Ways You Can Contract This Disease
In 1990s hepatitis was considered as a widespread health problem. About 1.4 million people all over the world get hepatitis A annually. It has been estimated that in parts of Asia and Africa, approximately one in ten people suffers from chronic Hepatitis B. Hepatitis is a condition which involves...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Norman L. Sussman MD6620 Main St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Joseph S Galati M.D.6560 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Howard Paul Monsour, Jr. M.D.6550 Fannin St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. David W Victor M.D.6445 MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77030
- Dr. Rise J. Stribling MD6620 Main St Houston TX 77030
- Dr. Ammara Naveed M.D6620 MAIN ST HOUSTON TX 77030
Nearest Hospitals
MEMORIAL HERMANN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTERl
6411 FANNIN HOUSTON TX 77030CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MEl
6720 BERTNER HOUSTON TX 77030METHODIST HOSPITAL,THEl
6565 FANNIN HOUSTON TX 77030