Dr. Michael Pandya

Name: Dr. Michael Pandya
Specialty: Emergency Medicine 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Memorial Hermann Hospital, Harris Health Ben Taub General and LBJ Hospitals
Locations: Houston, Texas
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: emergency medicine typically does not schedule outpatient new patient appointments
NPI Number: 1902224793

About the Doctor

Dr. Michael Pandya is an emergency medicine physician practicing in Houston, Texas, with 11–20 years of clinical experience. He received his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (2014–2017). He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Houston area, including Memorial Hermann Hospital (a U.S. News Best Hospital, ranked #6 in Texas) and Harris Health Ben Taub General and LBJ Hospitals. Dr. Pandya accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Healthcare, Elevance, Molina, and Medicaid. As an emergency medicine specialist, he is trained to rapidly assess and treat life-threatening conditions such as heart attack, stroke, trauma, severe infections, and respiratory distress.

• Graduate of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth

• Residency in Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston 

• 11–20 years of practice experience

• Affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Ben Taub General and LBJ Hospitals

• Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare, Medicaid, and other major plans

Education & Training

Medical School – McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
Residency – University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Emergency Medicine 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Heart attack (acute myocardial infarction)

• Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)

• Severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

• Respiratory failure, pneumonia, and asthma exacerbation

• Sepsis and septic shock

• Major trauma (fractures, lacerations, head injuries)

• Drug overdose and poisoning

• Burns and smoke inhalation

• Acute abdominal pain (appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis)

• Cardiac arrhythmias and hypertensive emergencies

Medical Procedures Performed

• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

• Endotracheal intubation and airway management

• Central line and arterial line placement

• Chest tube insertion (thoracostomy)

• Laceration repair and wound suturing

• Fracture reduction and splinting

• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

• Point-of-care ultrasound (FAST exam, cardiac, vascular)

• Cardioversion and defibrillation

• Intravenous medication, fluid resuscitation, and blood product administration

Services Offered

Dr. Michael Pandya provides emergency medical services 24/7 at Memorial Hermann Hospital and affiliated facilities. His practice focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. He coordinates with trauma teams, cardiologists, neurologists, and critical care specialists to ensure seamless transitions to inpatient care when needed. Emergency services include diagnostic testing (laboratory, radiology, CT, MRI), resuscitation, pain management, and discharge planning with appropriate follow-up instructions. Patients requiring emergency care should call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department; Dr. Pandya does not provide scheduled outpatient primary care.

• 24-hour emergency department coverage

• Acute illness and injury triage and management

• Trauma resuscitation and stabilization

• Cardiac and stroke emergency protocols

• Point-of-care diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing

• Coordination of hospital admission or transfer to specialty care

• Discharge planning with medication and follow-up instructions

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CO State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• HCSC (HMO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 6431 Fannin St, Ste Jjl, Houston, TX 
Phone: (713) 500-7878

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Hermann Hospital – Houston, Texas 

• Harris Health Ben Taub General and LBJ Hospitals – Bellaire, Texas