Overview
Amir Sharafkhaneh is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Sharafkhaneh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Narcolepsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 126 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Sharafkhaneh is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Baylor College Of Medicine - Pulmonary
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Houston Methodist Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Specialists
Sandeep Sahay is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sahay is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Sahay is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates-Transplant Pulmonology
Howard Huang is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Huang is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients in some locations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh by calling their office at 713-794-7318. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh a top-rated expert for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh is classified as an Distinguished expert for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh specialize in?
While Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh has published 126 articles and abstracts on conditions like Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. You can view a list of Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir Sharafkhaneh accepts most major insurance plans, including Community Health and Community Health Choice. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-794-7318 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Sharafkhaneh isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Sharafkhaneh isDistinguished. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Sharafkhaneh isDistinguished. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Sharafkhaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- EmphysemaDr. Sharafkhaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- NarcolepsyDr. Sharafkhaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Experienced
- AsthmaDr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- BronchitisDr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- COVID-19Dr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Idiopathic HypersomniaDr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)Dr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS).
- PneumoniaDr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
- Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)Dr. Sharafkhaneh isExperienced. Learn about Sleepwalking (Somnambulism).