Dr. Ira Flax, MD
Dr. Ira Flax, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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915 Gessner Rd Ste 850 Houston, TX 77024Make an Appointment
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Dr. Flax is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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Dr. Flax's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Flax
| 5 star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 7% | 7% |
| 1 star | 13% | 13% |
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
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- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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- Explained conditions well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Flax to family and friends is 4.2 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Ira Flax, MD is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hermann-Texas...read moreGastroenterology
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Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1974
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
Compare with other Gastroenterologists
Compare Dr. Flax with our nearby Gastroenterologists at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.
Make an appointment at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center today at
(713) 352-2952.