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Karl Anderson, MD, Gastroenterology, Galveston, TX

KarlE.AndersonMD

Gastroenterology Galveston, TX

Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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  • Office

    301 University Blvd
    University of Texas Medical Branch
    Galveston, TX 77555
    Phone+1 409-789-3231
    Fax+1 409-772-6287

Summary

  • I am board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and specialize primarily in the porphyrias. We have a laboratory for diagnosis and research on porphyrias and are conducting clinical research on these diseases.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1967 - 1969
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1965 - 1967
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1969 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1965 - 1992
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Top Doctors:SE Texas Castle Connolly, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Clinical Trial: Hydroxychloroquine VS Phlebotomy For Porphyria Cutanea TardaNational Center For Research Resources2008–2009
  • Genetic Susceptibility Factors In Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)National Center For Research Resources2007–2009
  • Genetic Susceptibility Factors In Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)National Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2009
  • Clinical Research Education Program At UtmbNational Center For Research Resources2005–2009
  • Hydroxychloroquine VS Phlebotomy For PCTFood And Drug Administration2005–2009
  • Characterization Of Enzyme Defects In Human PorphyriasNational Center For Research Resources1994–2009
  • Hydroxychloroquine VS Phlebotomy For Porphyria Cutanea TardaNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Cytochrome P450 Enzymes In Hepatitis C Oxidative InjuryNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Bioavailability And Pharmacotherapeutics Of Promethazine In Human SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • A Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel GroupNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Studies In Porphyria VI: Pathogenesis Of Porphyria Cutanea TardaNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Studies In Porphyria III. Heme And Tin Mesoporphyrin In Acute PorphyriasNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Clinical Research Education Program At UtmbNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2004
  • Studies In Porphyria III, Heme, And Tin Mesoporphyrin In Acute PorphyriasNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Studies In Porphyria Cutanea TardaNational Center For Research Resources1996–2002
  • Heme Arginate In Acute PorphyriaNational Center For Research Resources1996–2002
  • Characterization Of Enzyme Defects In PorphyriasNational Center For Research Resources1996–2002
  • Studies In Porphyria Vii--Telemedicine In RARE DiseasesNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Phase I Ziprasidone In Subjects With Normal Hepatic Function Or ImpairmentNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Oral CP 99,219 In Chronic Hepatic Insufficiency And Healthy SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Metabolism Of Drugs In Patients With Liver DysfunctionNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Erythropoietin For Hemodialysis-Associated PorphyriaNational Center For Research Resources1993–1996
  • Efficacy Of Histrelin In Acute PorphyriaNational Center For Research Resources1992–1996
  • Diet And Cimetidine Effects On Specific Cytochrome P450 EnzymesNational Center For Research Resources1993–1994
  • Nutritional Factors In PorphyriaNational Center For Research Resources1990–1993
  • Erythropoietin For Hemodialysis -Associated PorphyriaNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Cimetidine Effects On Coumarin Metabolism In Normal SubjectsNational Center For Research Resources1992
  • Histrelin In Acute PorphyriaNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Erythropoietin For Hemodylasis Associated PorphyriaNational Center For Research Resources1990