Summary

Dr. Farouk Barbandi is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pulmonology with over five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at LSU Health Sciences. His extensive background in respiratory medicine allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex lung conditions. Dr. Barbandi is fluent in both Arabic and English, enabling him to serve patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Barbandi practices at Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital and maintains locations in Pasadena and Baytown, Texas. He focuses on treating patients with chronic lung disease and COPD, including those with additional health complications. His expertise includes performing chest imaging procedures such as chest X-rays and fluoroscopy to diagnose respiratory conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.5
  • 54 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Farouk Barbandi has 2 locations

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

4401 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77521

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3.5 
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54 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Arabic, English Speaks Hindi, English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Italian Speaks Arabic, English, French
Pasadena , TXWebster , TXKaty , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional de La Plata Facultad De Medicina - La Plata, Argentina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farouk Barbandi

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Farouk Barbandi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farouk Barbandi has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine and University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Barbandi's NPI number is 1700861887.

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Is Dr. Farouk Barbandi accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Farouk Barbandi affiliated with?
Dr. Farouk Barbandi is affiliated with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital.
Where is Dr. Farouk Barbandi's office located?
Dr. Farouk Barbandi's office is located at 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX, 77504.
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