Overview
Dr. Murtaza Shakir received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the Aga Khan University in Karachi Medical Colleges, Pakistan. He completed general surgery residencies at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, and at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He finished his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hillman Cancer Center. He subsequently practiced in Louisiana, where he worked for three years as a general surgeon and a surgical oncologist. He moved to Houston to be closer to family and friends. Board certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology, Dr. Shakir specializes in treating cancers of the hepatobiliary tract and pancreas, as well as malignancies of the breast, colon, parathyroid, stomach, thyroid, melanomas and soft tissue sarcomas. He also performs laparoscopic and robotic surgery for a variety of general surgical problems, including gallbladder and hernias. Dr. Shakir is a member of the American Board of Surgeons (ABS), the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO). In his free time, Dr. Shakir enjoys traveling and playing squash and cricket. Dr. Shakir and his wife have two children.
Dr. Shakir is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Shakir is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Murtaza Shakir
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Shakir?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Murtaza Shakir by calling their office at 713-955-9191. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Murtaza Shakir a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Murtaza Shakir is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Disease, 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. Murtaza Shakir specialize in?
While Dr. Murtaza Shakir is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Murtaza Shakir accept my insurance?
Dr. Murtaza Shakir accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-955-9191 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CholecystitisDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrostomyDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
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- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- EndoscopyDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- GastrectomyDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- HerniaDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- IleostomyDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- NecrosisDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Stomach CancerDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.