General Surgery & Surgical Oncology
Board Certified General Surgeon in Katy, TX
Our mission is to provide skilled surgical care that is minimally invasive so you recover from your surgery quickly to enjoy your life. Double-board certified Surgeon in Surgical Oncology & General Surgery serving in greater Houston. We are accepting new patients from local and overseas.
Full-service general surgery practice. Top Doctors of General Surgery
Surgical Associates of Southern Texas.
Our Physician has been recognized as one of the Top Doctors of General Surgery in greater Houston. We welcome the opportunity to be of service to you and your family! Please contact us at our Katy location if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
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In KATY, TX, we are located at
410 W Grand Pkwy S Suite 4D, Katy, TX 77494
Dr. Murtaza Shakir has been ranked as one of the top doctors of General surgery in Houston, as per Houstonia
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Our Surgeon in Sugar Land
Board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist
As a general surgeon he provides expert treatment of common general surgical problems like Gallbladder Surgery and Hernia Repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
Being the only Board Certified Surgical Oncologist outside of the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Shakir specializes in treatment of various Malignancies ranging from Colon, Rectal, Liver and Pancreatic cancer
Dr. Shakir also performs Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery for a variety of general surgical problems including Gallbladder and Hernias. Dr. Shakir is board certified in General Surgery as well as Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Shakir is a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist working in Katy and Sugarland.
After graduating from Medical School at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan, he ventured to complete his residency in General Surgery at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
After completing his 5 years of General Surgery training, he did additional training, which was a 2-year fellowship in Surgical Oncology at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center).
He is Board Certified in both General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology. The certification for both these boards is obtained from the American Board of Surgery.
He is one of the very few Board Certified Surgical Oncologists in the country. He believes strongly that his additional fellowship training gives him a strong edge over other General Surgeons in providing specialized care to even common abdominal surgical procedures.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports, including Cricket and Squash.
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General Surgeon in Katy, TX
Our team is headed by a double board-certified General Surgeon. We have been committed to providing quality care as a full-service General Surgery and Surgical Oncology practice in Katy, TX. We always try to ensure that the surgery is done only at the best surgery facilities available in the area, like Memorial Herman Hospital for both local and overseas patients.
Areas of care that include:
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Some of the most common surgical operations done in Katy, TX include the following:
Hernia Repair Surgery in Katy, TX
Surgical Associates of Southern Texas have great expertise in repairing Hernia. Dr Shakir is trained to do both robotic and open hernia repair.
We are located in Katy, TX, and Sugar Land. TX. Board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist with many years of experience in hernia repair surgery. Learn More.
Skin Lesions / Masses / Cysts Surgery
A skin lesion is described as any abnormal changes you may notice on your skin. These include rashes, cysts, pus sacs, bumps or swelling, or discoloration. Masses are any large bumps you may notice under the skin, that feel hard. Cysts are small, sac-like pockets filled with tissue, fluid, or even just air. Lean more
Hemorrhoids Surgery in Katy TX
Hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins either inside or outside the rectum (internal and external hemorrhoids), flare up fairly commonly, but are usually alleviated within two weeks of an over-the-counter or prescription treatment. A continued healthy, high-fibre diet and drinking lots of fluids can help reduce the symptoms and the pain during bowel movements, as well as minimize the risk of recurring flare-ups. Surgical treatment of haemorrhoids is required when they are not healed with medications. Learn More
Appendicitis surgery
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the intestine on the lower right side. This organ’s actual function is not clear. It is believed that the appendix may help the body recover from infections and inflammations of the intestine like diarrhea, but the body can function just as well without its help. This is why it is removed when it gets inflamed. The procedure to remove the appendix is called appendectomy. Appendectomy or appendicitis surgery is a common emergency procedure that Dr Shakir has great experience with, and it is often treated robotically. . Learn more.
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
The pancreas is located behind the stomach, in the upper abdomen. It releases enzymes that aid digestion and produces hormones that help manage blood sugar. Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreatic tissues. Tumor in the pancreas can be cancerous or noncancerous. The most common type of pancreatic cancer starts in the lining of the pancreatic ducts (pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma).
Dr Shakir is a Surgical Oncologist, and his training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center allows him to be one of the few surgeons who perform surgery for this type of cancer when appropriate. Learn more.
Parathyroid Surgery in Katy, TX
Parathyroid glands are two pairs of small glands which are location next to the two lobes of the thyroid gland in the neck. Dr Shakir of Surgical Associates of Southern Texas performs surgery for both thyroid cancer and parathyroid cancer.
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Making the most of surgical outputs
Having one-on-one interaction with our experienced surgeon helps with understanding the disease process and surgical procedure well. Whether it is for general surgery or surgical oncology, we always do our best to ensure the best possible surgical outcomes for both local and overseas patients.
Accepting Patients From Greater Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Richmond, Fulshear Areas.
Patients visiting from the greater Houston and other areas of Texas are requested to call us for a confirming appointment. Overseas patients request us to contact us in advance for a detailed consultation.
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