Patient Reviews

Patient Reviews for Dr. Murtaza Shakir

Read what patients say about their care with Dr. Murtaza Shakir and the team at Surgical Associates of Southern Texas in Katy and Sugar Land. Every review on this page was posted by a patient on Google.

4.9

Based on 325 Google reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 by Patients on Google

In their reviews, patients describe the time Dr. Shakir takes to answer questions before and after surgery, clear explanations, and a warm, supportive office staff in Katy and Sugar Land.

What Patients Say

Recent Patient Reviews

Thank you Dr Shakir for a wonderful experience under dire circumstances! His personality, bedside manner and confidence made us feel at ease and comfortable. Highly recommend him and his staff!

Claudina Lo Valvo

Google review

Dr. Shakir is a wonderful surgeon who patiently listens to you and answers your questions. His office staff is equally warm and caring. Should I ever need care of this type, I will contact his office again without hesitation.

Lisa Hadley

Google review, Local Guide

Highly recommend Dr. Shakir. Took time to answer all my questions before and after my procedure as well as at my follow-up visit. Very personable and thorough. Thankful for his skill and expertise as a surgeon.

Marivic

Google review

Surgical associates of Southern Texas is a great practice with amazing medical assistants, staff, and a great surgeon. Dr.Murtaza did a routine and successful Hernia repair with no complications. The staff was very kind and accompanying of my schedule as I am constantly out of town. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a general surgeon.

Jide Eboh

Google review, Hernia repair

I did not meet Dr. Shakir until after he performed emergency surgery to repair a complete small bowel obstruction caused by excessive scar tissue. For some reason my body produces a lot of scar tissue. I've had this same surgery over 20 years ago and I've also had other surgeries in that general area.

Not only did Dr. Shakir take out the scar tissue that caused this bowel obstruction, but he followed all the old scar tissue around in my abdomen and removed it all.

Dr. Shakir is professional, thorough, kind, and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Shakir to anyone with surgical needs.

I have healed and I'm feeling really good. I'm ready to get back to my normal life.

Debbie Kitsos

Google review

Dr Shakir is an incredible doctor! He has so much knowledge. He has been so gentle, kind, and understandings. He completely removed my breast cancer tumor! I would recommend him 1000 times!

Jenny Dan

Google review

Dr Shakir literally turned my life to the better! The level of professionalism and care he treated me with was the top, which is hard to meet nowadays in the digital world we live in. Dr. Shakir patiently answered all my questions before the surgery to ensure I knew what is and will be happening and so I could feel in peace. If you ever need to go through such life changing event like internal organ surgery I recommend you reach out to Dr Shakir so he can go through those changes with you!

Maryna Solodka

Google review, Local Guide

Positive experience from start to finish. I’ve had two surgeries with Dr. Shakir and they both went great. His staff is very supportive as well.

Terry Kloss

Google review

I’m 12 days post-surgery and everything has been going very well. Doctor Shakir was very kind and understanding throughout the whole process. The staff was also always friendly and helpful. I’m really grateful for the excellent care I received!

Angela Ignacio

Google review, Local Guide

We love Dr Shakir! He’s such a great guy and the office staff are so helpful and supportive. He definitely gets 5 stars from us!

Mary Chandler

Google review

My gastroenterologist referred me to Dr Shakir as an option for my gallbladder removal, and I’m so glad he did. From the initial consultation to today’s post-op appointment with Dr Shakir and his staff, everything went very smoothly. He did the robotic laparoscopic removal and the incisions look amazing. Dr Shakir is knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. I hope I don’t need a general surgeon in the future, but if I do, I’d 100% book another surgery with him.

Lydia Dennis

Google review, Robotic gallbladder removal

I have been experiencing excruciating pain on and off for the last 6 months. I was diagnosed with gallstones. Dr Shakir is an amazing surgeon, he removed my gallbladder and I haven’t had any issues since. The pain is finally gone. Highly recommended.

Kristin Stoever

Google review

Dr. Shakir is the best. I was very nervious about my surgery but he patiently answered all my questions. He told me I was in good hands,and I was indeed. Two weeks after surgery I am feeling great not pain at all. Dr. Shakir and his staff, nurse are all great, polite,and very professional. I got the best care and treatment.

Mercedes Shepherd

Google review

Dr. Murtaza Shakir is awesome doctor and surgeon. He took the time to explain to me my procedure before my surgery. Even after the surgery he made sure I was recovering well. If you’re looking for a great surgical doctor, he’s the one. Thank you and your staff so much!

Sophia Harris

Google review

Dr. Shakir is very kind and personable. It is clear he cares deeply for patient comfort and safety. He was extremely accommodating in performing my surgery within a tight time frame and made sure that I was comfortable with the details of the procedure before he began. Dr. Shakir also took the time to update my family personally during my time in the hospital, which I really appreciated. From the initial office consultation to the hospital procedure, I had a great experience with Dr. Shakir and his staff.

Nairah Hashmi

Google review

Dr. Shakir was professionalism, conscientiousness. He is a GREAT surgeon. A surgeon who cares for his patients. He was always there to answer my questions, replying my email at 11pm. With his competence he saved me a trip to the ER at 10 pm, he emailed how to do this and that…Even after going home you can definitively count on Dr. shakir for your concerns. Thank you Dr. Shakir!

Gigi Ta

Google review

I was recommended to Dr Shakir by my physician and from my first visit, I was impressed with his professionalism and his skills in understanding that generally, people are nervous when it comes to surgery. He got me comfortable with general conversations to get me relaxed and leading up to the details of my procedure as his familiarity with it. I left his office not understanding why I was excited and couldn’t wait to get the procedure done.

I was schedule Within 2 weeks and checked into Memorial Hermann. The nurses were very professional and caring in my preparation. Once that was completed, Dr Shakir came in and got me comfortable with his assurance that all is ready and was I ready, he was followed by the anesthesiologist. And in and told me of his process and having been through this before, I was really assured that all was ready as I was.

After my procedure, I woke up and Dr Shakir was there letting me know that the procedure went perfect. I was discharged the said evening and couldn’t be more please with the service and Dr Shakir professionalism and caring.

Paul Fortune

Google review

Dr. Shakir is a kind, caring and dedicated doctor and surgeon. He has helped my family so much and goes above.and beyond to ensure all patients needs are met. Thank You Dr. Shakir, Ziomara, Bianca and everyone at the office. Blessings.

Nishad Jiwa

Google review

Dr. Shakir has been my doctor since 2019. I was referred to him after an ER visit, and I am glad to have been directed to Dr. Shakir. His bedside manner is awesome, which is very rare these days. I was very relaxed the day of my surgery because Dr Shakir answered every question I had and explained in detail my procedure and recovery. I returned to Dr. Shakir in 2020 and 2022 for additional procedures, and his wonderful bedside manner never changed. You may have to wait a few minutes before he sees you, but rest assured he gives each patient the personalized attention she deserves. I highly recommended Dr. Shakir for your surgical procedures. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, and ensures your recovery is going well before he releases you. Thank you, Dr. Shakir, for providing excellent care for your patients!

Monica L

Google review

reat doctor, my surgery went really well, the office called the next day to follow up and made sure I was doing ok, my follow up visit went well also, Dr Shakir is well skilled and very friendly, I would highly recommend him to anyone needing this type of surgery

Mark Archer

Google review

I recieved excellent service from Dr. Shaki Murtaza and his entire staff. We ran into a challenge with my insurance and his office staff and his accounting/bookkeeping department went above and beyond to get the insurance approved. With their assistances they were able to get the approval completed and the surgery went on with no problem. I would highly recommend Dr Murtaza and his staff. They receive the highest ratings 5. Thank you

Jannette White

Google review

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Reviews are shown as posted by patients on Google and reflect individual experiences. Results vary from patient to patient.