Overview
Dr. Sana Shoukat earned her medical degree at Aga Khan University Medical School in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta and two fellowships in cardiovascular diseases and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). In practice since 2008, Dr. Shoukat is board certified in internal medicine. She specializes in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Her clinical interests include left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), cardiomyopathy, cardiac transplant and cardio obstetrics (heart disease in women). She also speaks Urdu, Hindi and Sindhi. She is on the faculty of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, where she teaches cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Her research interests include cardiomyopathies and heart disease in women. Dr. Shoukat is committed to improving outcomes for adult and senior patients with advanced heart failure or heart complications. In her leisure time, Dr. Shoukat stays busy with her husband and two sons. She also enjoys traveling, cooking and connecting with the community.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Shoukat 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sana Shoukat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sana Shoukat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sana Shoukat by calling their office at 713-486-2400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sana Shoukat a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sana Shoukat is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Failure, 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. Sana Shoukat specialize in?
While Dr. Sana Shoukat is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Does Dr. Sana Shoukat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sana Shoukat has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Sana Shoukat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sana Shoukat accept my insurance?
Dr. Sana Shoukat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-2400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ApoplexyDr. Shoukat isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Shoukat isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Shoukat isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Shoukat isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Shoukat isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.