Overview
Dr. Mohammad A. Zia earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College, which is now known as Dow University of Health Sciences, in Karachi, Pakistan. After completing two six-month internships, one in general surgery and one in internal medicine, at Civil Hospital in Karachi, Dr. Zia moved to the United States and completed a one-year internship at Mount Vernon Hospital, which is now called Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, in Mount Vernon, New York. Dr. Zia completed his residency training in Chicago with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at the Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. He did additional training in a nephrology and hypertension fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Board certified in nephrology, Dr. Zia specializes in treating patients 18 years and older for diabetes (diabetes mellitus, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes), hypertension (high blood pressure) and renal diseases (kidney diseases). He also cares for patients needing dialysis treatment. Known for his attentive bedside manner and caring approach, Dr. Zia provides his patients with thorough care plans. Patients who require dialysis enjoy being able to receive their dialysis treatment in one of Dr. Zia’s three office locations. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Zia enjoys spending time in Spring with his wife and two children.
Dr. Zia is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Zia is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mohammad Zia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mohammad Zia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mohammad Zia by calling their office at 281-540-8779. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mohammad Zia a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mohammad Zia is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Mohammad Zia specialize in?
While Dr. Mohammad Zia is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Mohammad Zia accept my insurance?
Dr. Mohammad Zia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-540-8779 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Zia isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NecrosisDr. Zia isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Zia isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Zia isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Degos DiseaseDr. Zia isAdvanced. Learn about Degos Disease.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Zia isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Zia isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High Potassium LevelDr. Zia isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Zia isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Zia isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Zia isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.