- Colon Surgeons & Rectal Surgeons
- TX
- Houston, TX
- Dr. Erik Askenasy, MD
Dr. Erik Askenasy, MD
Colorectal Surgery•Male
Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Erik Askenasy, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, winner of the Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award. He is also affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. His office accepts new patients.
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11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 330 Houston, TX 77089 ()Make an Appointment
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Colorectal Surgery
Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Erik Askenasy, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Askenasy frequently treats Colectomy, Sphincterotomy, and Abdominoplasty. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Askenasy treats.
Where is Dr. Erik Askenasy, MD's office located?
Dr. Askenasy's office is located at 11920 Astoria Blvd Ste 330, Houston, TX 77089. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Askenasy's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Askenasy performs Colectomy more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Askenasy performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- da Vinci® Colectomy
- Hemicolectomy
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Askenasy performs Sphincterotomy more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Askenasy performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Askenasy performs Abdominoplasty more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Askenasy performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Askenasy's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Anoscopy
- Appendectomy, Open
- Appendicitis
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Biliary Atresia
- Bladder Surgery
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Cystectomy
- Cystotomy
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagostomy
- Excision of Esophageal Lesion
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy With Robotic Assistance
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Ischemic Colitis
- Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary With Robotic Assistance
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Megacolon
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Renal Transplant and Nephrectomy
- Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skin Grafts
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Sphincterotomy
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tracheal Surgery
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
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Dr. Askenasy accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Choice
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Humana Health Plan of Texas
- Houston Area HMO-Standard
Locations
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
18 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average
18 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
Compare with other Colorectal Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Askenasy with our nearby Colorectal Surgery Specialists at Houston Methodist.
Make an appointment at Houston Methodist today at (713) 903-2845.
These providers are on the medical staff of Houston Methodist.
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