Psychiatrists and psychoanalysts
Fiman Keith H, MD
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?I had a marvelous Professor of Gastroenterology in Medical School named Clarence Legerton who brought the coordination of patient symptoms and findings to the bedside in classical Internal Medicine teaching. Later, as endoscopy evolved in the specialty, I found another level of interest and ability that complimented the traditional patient relationship.Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?Liver disease, esophageal disease, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel diseaseWhere did you study?College: Duke University A.B.Durham, North CarolinaMedical College: Medical University of South Carolina M.D.Charleston, South CarolinaInternship: Medical College of Georgia HospitalsAugusta, GeorgiaResidency: Medical College of Georgia HospitalsAugusta, GeorgiaFellowship in Gastroenterology: Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TexasMilitary:Internal Medicine: United States Air ForceBergstrom Air Force BaseAustin, Texas 1971-73What certifications do you hold?Board certified in GastroenterologyAdvanced Cardiac Life Support:American Heart Association Region: Texas Issue Date: 11/04/2016FELLOWSHIP ELECTIONSFellow: American College of GastroenterologyFellow: American College of PhysiciansFellow: American Gastroenterology AssociationWhat do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?Travel, skiing, golfDo you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA: 1998; 2001-2016THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA: CENTRAL REGION 1996-1997; HOUSTON'S TOP DOCTORS 1998;; and in CONSUMERS' RESEARCH COUNCIL AMERICA'S TOP PHYSICIANS 2003-2016Please list your professional affiliations.American College of Physicians- American Society of Internal MedicineAmerican Gastroenterological AssociationAmerican Medical AssociationHarris County Medical SocietyTexas Society for Gastroenterology and EndoscopyTexas Medical AssociationAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal EndoscopyTexas Medical FoundationTexas Gulfcoast Gastroenterological SocietyHarris County Gastroenterological AssociationBassett Society, Duke University - CounselorAmerican College of Gastroenterology - MemberAmerican Liver Foundation
