5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Murtaza Shakir is a surgeon who specializes in surgical oncology with 21 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University Medical College and focuses on complex surgical procedures for cancer patients. Dr. Shakir is fluent in both German and English, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Shakir practices at Rapides Regional Medical Center and serves patients in Katy, Texas. He treats conditions such as acute cholecystitis, biliary colic, and ventral hernias. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic gallbladder removal and cholecystectomy procedures, often performed with sedation for patient comfort. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care.
Dr. Shakir practices at Rapides Regional Medical Center and serves patients in Katy, Texas. He treats conditions such as acute cholecystitis, biliary colic, and ventral hernias. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic gallbladder removal and cholecystectomy procedures, often performed with sedation for patient comfort. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- 32 insurance plans accepted
- speaks German, English
- Aga Khan University Medical College
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Murtaza Shakir, MD | Dr. Jennifer Kresta, MD | Dr. Van-Hien C. Tran, MD, FACS | Dr. Jonathan Redmon, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 21 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks German, English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | Speaks English |
| Katy , TX | Sugar Land , TX | Houston , TX | Houston , TX |
| Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College | Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine | Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Murtaza Shakir
Medical Specialties
Dr. Murtaza Shakir has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Murtaza Shakir has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Aga Khan University Medical CollegeGraduated in 2005
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