Summary

Dr. Zeenat Safdar is a board-certified pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lungs and respiratory system. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, followed by a fellowship at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital/Columbia University in New York. With 35 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, Dr. Safdar holds certifications in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and has earned recognition as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), and Fellow of the American Thoracic Society (ATSF). She provides care in English.

Dr. Safdar practices with Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists in Houston, Texas, and maintains hospital affiliations with Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center. Her expertise includes treating high blood pressure in the lungs, managing advanced kidney disease, and addressing various forms of hypertension. She performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and specialized tests to measure heart stress markers. Patients consistently rate Dr. Safdar highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 35 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mount Sinai St. Lukes’s Hospital/Columbia University, New York, New York
  • 19 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists

6445 Main St # 22Houston, TX 77030
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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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
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4.6 
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4.4 
35 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Houston , TXHouston , TXSugar Land , TXKingwood , TX
Med School: American Board of Internal Medicine (Board Certification) Med School: Bolan Medical College Med School: University Of Ilorin College Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Zeenat Safdar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Zeenat Safdar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Zeenat Safdar has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Diseases
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Zeenat Safdar holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Mount Sinai St. Lukes’s Hospital/Columbia University, New York, New York in 2005.

Residency

Completed their residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from American Board of Internal Medicine (Board Certification) in 2016, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (Graduate) in 2015, and Sindh Medical College, Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan in 1991.

NPI Number

Zeenat Safdar's NPI number is 1669532891.

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Zeenat Safdar speaks English.
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Zeenat Safdar's office is located at 6445 Main St # 22, Houston, TX, 77030.
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