Dr. ARIF was selected as the TOP DOCTOR for Gastroenterology in 2020 and 2021 by HOUSTONIA!
Specializing in gastrointestinal (digestive) disorders at Katy Digestive Center in Katy, Texas, board-certified gastroenterologist Murtaza Arif, MD, offers a variety of solutions to treat acute and chronic digestive health conditions. Dr. Arif is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Arif is a staff member of Katy-area hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Katy and Houston Methodist West.
Graduating with his residency training in Internal Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Arif completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the University of Missouri. He then pursued advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Arif is the author and coauthor of several peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, and book chapters that address gastroenterology conditions and treatments. He is especially passionate about his work in colon cancer screening and prevention.
At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to address digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease, using the latest medical technologies. He offers a complete range of endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and ERCP to ensure patients have answers quickly.
Dr. Arif is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and is known for his compassionate, comprehensive approach and his empathy for patient health care struggles. At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif and his staff provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions, address their queries, and help them develop a better understanding of their symptoms.
For your convenience, Katy Digestive Center accepts most major insurance plans. Click on "View full list of companies" to see a list of commonly accepted insurances. This list is not entirely inclusive of all plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office .
Celiac disease (or celiac sprue) is a genetic condition in which a patient is allergic to gluten which is a naturally occurring protein in several foods. It can affect both children and adults.
IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common gastrointestinal condition which can affect the quality of life in patients due to it’s chronic nature.
Screening for colon cancer lowers your risk of developing and dying from colon cancer.
Dr. Arif and his staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Dr. Arif is an excellent Gastroenterologist. I took my dad to his clinic. The staff was friendly. When we met him, he was very patient and he listened to my dad politely.
