Shariar Akter
17402 West Grand Parkway South, Suite 300, 
Sugar Land, TX 

Overview

Dr. Shariar Akter earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, and MD Anderson Cancer Center as part of the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) residency program. Dr. Akter also served as Chief Resident in Pediatrics the year following residency. Dr. Akter adopts an individualized approach with all of his patients and their parents. He sees patients from newborn to age 18. Dr. Akter treats patients for sick visits as well as preventive medicine, such as immunizations and wellness checkups. His clinical interests include providing long-term care for illnesses like asthma and helping to guide new parents into parenthood. As a father himself, Dr. Akter understands how helpful pediatricians can be to new parents, his goal is to ensure they feel comfortable asking him questions and ensuring the children are understood and listened to as well. Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Akter is fluent in Bengali and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In his spare time, Dr. Akter enjoys completing do-it-yourself projects, spending time outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his wife and son. Practice Information Dr. Akter practices at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Sugar Land.

His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2014

Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Bengali

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community First Health Plans
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
View 14 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Children’s Memorial Hermann Pediatrics Sugar Land
17402 West Grand Parkway South, Suite 300, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
30
conditions
Expertise in
30
conditions
Referral may be required

Office

6651 Main St Fl 21, 
Houston,, TX 
 (17.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Shaine Morris is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Morris is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Marfan Syndrome, Heart Transplant, and Septoplasty.

Expertise in
40
conditions
Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
Expertise in
40
conditions
Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
Referral may be required
2 Greenway Plz, Suite 900, 
Houston, TX 
 (16.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Nicola Brunetti-Pierri is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Brunetti-Pierri is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyruvate Decarboxylase Deficiency, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Argininosuccinic Aciduria.

Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Referral may be required

Baylor College Of Medicine

6701 Fannin St, 
Houston, TX 
 (17.0 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Kenneth Mcclain is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcclain is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shariar Akter

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shariar Akter?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shariar Akter by calling their office at 346-843-6470. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shariar Akter a top-rated expert for Delayed Growth?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shariar Akter is classified as an Experienced expert for Delayed Growth, 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. Shariar Akter specialize in?

While Dr. Shariar Akter is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Shariar Akter accept my insurance?

Dr. Shariar Akter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 346-843-6470 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

Find Dr. Akter's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
        Want to save this doctor for later?
        Sign Up
        Is this your doctor?
        Find A Second Opinion
        Not sure about your diagnosis?
        Check Your Symptoms
         
         
         
         
        Learn about our expert tiers
        Learn More
        Are you the provider on this profile?
        Claim Profile