Summary

Dr. Katafan Achkar, MD, FASN, is a nephrologist with extensive experience in general nephrology and dialysis, as well as a keen interest in managing kidney transplant patients, dialysis access procedures, and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). He is deeply passionate about practicing medicine and providing compassionate care to his patients, continuously seeking to expand his knowledge and medical skills.

Dr. Achkar believes that honesty, compassionate care, understanding one’s limitations, and actively involving patients in their care are essential values every physician should uphold to deliver the best possible outcomes for their patients.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location

Office Location

CLS Health: Webster Multispecialty Clinic

600 N KobayashiWebster, TX 77598
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Mandarin
Webster , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXSugar Land , TX
Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Katafan Achkar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup Real Solutions
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Brazoria County Employees
  • Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • HealthSmart Preferred Care
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann Health Solutions
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Superior Health Plan STAR Health "
  • Texas CHildrens Health Plan"
  • Texas Health and Human Services Commission (DARS)
  • TexHealth Multi-Share
  • TMHP
  • Tricare (Humana)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Katafan Achkar has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Katafan Achkar has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Angioplasty
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypotension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones (Kidney Calculi)
  • Nephrologist
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Baylor College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Damascus Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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