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Dr. Joseph R. Cali MD

Dr. Joseph R. Cali MD

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Patients Top Choice

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Dr. Joseph R. Cali MD

Dr. Joseph R. Cali MD

Overview

Dr. Joseph R. Cali is a colon and rectal surgeon in Houston, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Houston Methodist West Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital. He received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Joseph R. Cali has expertise in treating colonoscopy, surgical removal of colon, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Joseph R. Cali accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Joseph R. Cali is highly recommended by patients.

Doctor's Details

Specialties

Specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Colon and rectal surgeons diagnose and treat diseases of the lower digestive tract, including colon cancer. This often requires colorectal surgery, which is used to treat hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), and cancer.

Subspecialties

General Colon & Rectal Surgery

Doctor's Details

Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Provides clear explanation

Patients recommend

Makes time for patients

Patients' top choice award

Listens attentively

Practices at Best Hospital

Provides clear explanation

Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.

Patients recommend

Patients would recommend to friends and family.

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patients' top choice award

Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

Listens attentively

Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

349 Reviews Total|2 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Excellent

(5/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Excellent

(5/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

Inclusion in Decisions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the degree to which they felt included by this physician in care and treatment decisions

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cali

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

ColonoscopyA colonoscopy is a procedure to visualize and examine the colon for abnormalities.

Least

State Average
This Doctor

Most

Surgical removal of colonSurgical removal of the colon, or colectomy, may be done to treat various conditions affecting the large intestine.

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State Average
This Doctor

Most

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Accepts Medicare

Accepts Medicaid

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Colon and Rectal Surgeons Like Dr. Cali Near Me

Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

915 Gessner Rd, Suite 600, Houston, TX, 77024

(713) 464-1758

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

2

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

3

Houston Methodist West Hospital

4

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

5

Memorial Hermann Hospital

6

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

7

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

8

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Where does Dr. Cali practice?

Doctor’s Office

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Hospital Affiliations

Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, TX

#38 in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

High Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights HospitalHouston, TX

#6 in Texas

High Performing in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery and Colon Cancer Surgery

Memorial Hermann HospitalHouston, TX

#4 in Texas

High Performing in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical CenterHouston, TX

#10 in Texas

High Performing in Colon Cancer Surgery

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Residency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1992-1993

Boston University Medical Center

Residency, Surgery, 1987-1992

Creighton University School of Medicine

Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery

American Board of Surgery

Certified in Surgery

TX State Medical License

Active through 2025

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 2012, 2011

ACS Fellow

Publications

MRSA-related perianal abscesses: an underrecognized disease entity.

Jeffrey B. Albright, Mark J Pidala, Joseph R. Cali, Michael J. Snyder, Theodoros Voloyiannis, H. Randolph Bailey

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cali

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Dr. Cali's office is located at 915 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX. View the map.
Colon and rectal surgeons diagnose and treat diseases of the lower digestive tract, including colon cancer. This often requires colorectal surgery, which is used to treat hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), and cancer. See all conditions on Dr. Cali's profile.

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Doctor's Details

Speaks English
Works at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

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