Overview
Dr. Saad Shammas earned a medical degree from the University of Baghdad College of Medicine. After emigrating to the United States, he completed a clinical clerkship at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago. After graduating from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Lucia, he completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Toledo in Ohio. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Shammas provides primary care for patients ages 13 and older. In practice since 1984, he prescribes preventive medicine as well as treats acute conditions such as infections, colds, flu, asthma, rashes, allergies and sore throats. Additionally, he is experienced at managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, thyroid, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. He also speaks Arabic. Patients describe him as a thorough, caring and direct physician who wants his patients to live happy, healthy lives. They value the way he explains conditions and treatment plans clearly and takes time to answer their questions.
His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.
Dr. Shammas is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shammas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
Sahil Parikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Parikh is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Najmuddin Karimjee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Karimjee is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Karimjee is currently accepting new patients.
Yi Zhou, MD, earned her medical degree from Southern Medical University, previously known as First Military Medical University, in Guangzhou, China. She went on to complete the Southern Illinios University (SIU) School of Medicine Decatur Family Medicine Residency Program. Board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), Dr. Zhou specializes in diabetes, geriatrics, high cholesterol, hypertension and hyperthyroidism. Since 1985, Dr. Zhou has been caring for patients ages 18 years and older. Patients enjoy her personal accessibility and her availability. She takes walk-ins and after-hours calls, and does not use an answering service. Not only does Dr. Zhou care for her patients, she also cares about her patients, and stays highly involved in their treatments. Her patients live in Alief, Bellaire, Houston, Missouri City, Stafford and Sugar Land. When she is away from her patients, Dr. Zhou enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and two dogs. She speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Zhou is highly rated in 99 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, High Cholesterol, Tracheitis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Saad E. Shammas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Saad E. Shammas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Saad E. Shammas by calling their office at 832-834-4712. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Saad E. Shammas a top-rated expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saad E. Shammas is classified as an Experienced expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, 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. Saad E. Shammas specialize in?
While Dr. Saad E. Shammas is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheitis, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Saad E. Shammas accept my insurance?
Dr. Saad E. Shammas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-834-4712 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.
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- Experienced
- Candida Infection of the SkinDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Candida Infection of the Skin.
- ColitisDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- EmpyemaDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Grass AllergyDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- High CholesterolDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- SinusitisDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.
- TracheitisDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Shammas isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.