Serving Richmond & Fulshear, TX
Hernia & Gallbladder Surgery for Richmond and Fulshear Patients
Board-Certified Surgical Care at the Katy and Sugar Land Offices of Dr. Murtaza Shakir
Surgical Associates of Southern Texas does not have an office in Richmond or Fulshear. What it does have are two offices that bracket both communities: Katy, at 410 W Grand Parkway South, about fifteen to twenty minutes north via Highway 99 or FM 1093, and Sugar Land, at 17510 W Grand Parkway South, about the same distance east via U.S. 59 or Highway 99. Most Richmond and Fulshear patients find one of the two convenient.
Dr. Murtaza Shakir, board certified in General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology, provides hernia repair and gallbladder surgery from both offices, using laparoscopic and robotic techniques when appropriate. Consultations, imaging review, and follow-up take place at the office you choose; surgery is performed at hospitals and surgical centers in Fort Bend County and west Houston.
This page is a practical guide for patients in Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear, Pecan Grove, Cross Creek Ranch, and the surrounding communities: what is offered, which office is likely to be closer, and how a consultation works. The medical detail is on the hernia repair and gallbladder surgery pages.
Board-Certified
General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist
⭐ Rated 5 Stars
by Patients on Google
2 Convenient Locations
Katy & Sugar Land, TX
Two Nearby Offices
Katy & Sugar Land, each about 15–20 minutes away
Which Office Is Closer?
Choosing Between Katy and Sugar Land
For Fulshear, Cross Creek Ranch, and Weston Lakes
The Katy office is usually the closer choice. Take FM 1093 or the Westpark Tollway east to Grand Parkway (Highway 99), then north; the office is on the west side of 99 just south of I-10. Typical drive time is fifteen to twenty minutes.
For Richmond, Rosenberg, and Pecan Grove
It depends on where in Richmond you are. From the north side and Pecan Grove, Grand Parkway north to the Katy office is straightforward. From central Richmond and Rosenberg, U.S. 59 north to the Sugar Land office is often quicker. Either is roughly fifteen to twenty-five minutes.
For Greatwood, Sienna, and southern Fort Bend
The Sugar Land office is the natural choice, reached via U.S. 59 or Highway 99.
Patients may use either office, and follow-up can be at whichever is more convenient on the day. See all locations.
Office addresses
Katy Office
410 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 4D
Katy, TX 77494
Katy office details
Sugar Land Office
17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 320
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Sugar Land office details
Phone (both offices): 713-955-9191
Neither office is in Richmond or Fulshear. Both are within a short drive on major roads, with free parking.
Services
Hernia and Gallbladder Care for Richmond & Fulshear
The two conditions Richmond and Fulshear patients most often consult Dr. Shakir about, with links to the detailed pages.
Hernia Repair
Inguinal (groin), umbilical, ventral, incisional, and recurrent hernias, repaired open, laparoscopically, or robotically depending on the hernia and the patient. Most repairs are outpatient. Hernia repair overview · inguinal · umbilical · ventral/incisional · recurrent.
Gallbladder Surgery
Evaluation of gallstones, gallbladder attacks, and cholecystitis, and laparoscopic or robotic gallbladder removal, usually same-day. Gallbladder surgery overview · gallstones · gallbladder attacks · recovery.
Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally invasive techniques are used for most hernia and gallbladder operations. Robotic surgery is offered when it provides a real advantage, not by default. Robotic hernia repair · robotic gallbladder surgery.
General Surgery
Dr. Shakir also treats appendicitis, hemorrhoids, skin lesions, and other general surgical conditions, and performs surgical oncology for abdominal cancers. General surgery services.
How It Works
A Consultation for Richmond & Fulshear Patients
From first call to follow-up, here is how care is organized for patients who live outside Katy and Sugar Land.
01
Call or Request Online
Call 713-955-9191 or use the contact form. Tell the office where you live and they will suggest the closer office and check your insurance.
02
Consultation
A 30-to-45-minute visit at Katy or Sugar Land. Bring any imaging, ER records, or prior surgical reports. Most patients leave with a diagnosis and a plan.
03
Testing, Locally
If an ultrasound, CT, or blood tests are needed, they can usually be arranged at imaging centers and labs in Richmond, Rosenberg, or Fulshear, with results sent to the office.
04
Surgery and Follow-Up
Surgery is scheduled at a Fort Bend County or west Houston hospital or surgical center according to your insurance. Follow-up is at whichever office is more convenient.
Richmond or Fulshear Resident With a Hernia or Gallbladder Problem?
You do not have to drive into Houston. A consultation at the Katy or Sugar Land office is about fifteen to twenty minutes away.
Your Surgeon
Meet Dr. Murtaza Shakir
Murtaza Shakir, MD
Dr. Shakir is a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist. He earned his medical degree at Aga Khan University, completed General Surgery residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a two-year Surgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
He has been recognized by Houstonia Magazine among Houston’s top general surgeons and serves western Fort Bend County, including Richmond and Fulshear, from the Katy and Sugar Land offices.
Board certified by the American Board of Surgery in:
- General Surgery
- Complex General Surgical Oncology
Surgical focus:
- Hernia repair: open, laparoscopic, and robotic
- Gallbladder surgery: laparoscopic and robotic
- General surgery
- Surgical oncology
Recognized by Houstonia Magazine among Houston’s top general surgeons. Learn more about the physician page.
Why Patients Choose Us
Why Choose Surgical Associates of Southern Texas from Richmond or Fulshear?
Board-Certified Surgical Expertise
Board certified in both General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology.
Two Offices Within Reach
Katy and Sugar Land, each about 15–20 minutes from Richmond and Fulshear.
Minimally Invasive Options
Laparoscopic and robotic hernia and gallbladder surgery when appropriate.
Local Testing
Imaging and labs can be done near home with results sent to the office.
Clear Communication
Diagnosis, options, and recovery explained plainly at the consultation.
Honest About Location
No office in Richmond or Fulshear, just two nearby ones and straightforward directions.
Locations
Two Convenient Fort Bend County Offices
Richmond and Fulshear patients may use either office. Choose the one that is more convenient from your part of the county. View all locations.
Katy Office
About 15–20 minutes from Fulshear via FM 1093 or the Westpark Tollway, and from northern Richmond and Pecan Grove via Grand Parkway.
Surgical Associates of Southern Texas
410 W Grand Pkwy S
Suite 4D
Katy, TX 77494
Hernia and gallbladder consultations, imaging review, and follow-up.
Sugar Land Office
About 15–25 minutes from central Richmond and Rosenberg via U.S. 59, and from Greatwood and southern Fort Bend via Highway 99.
Surgical Associates of Southern Texas
17510 W Grand Pkwy S
Suite 320
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Hernia and gallbladder consultations, imaging review, and follow-up.
Patient Reviews
What Fort Bend Patients Say About Dr. Shakir
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 5 Stars by Patients on Google. Real experiences from patients treated in Katy and Sugar Land.
Jide Eboh
Houston · Hernia Repair
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.
Lydia Dennis
Sugar Land · Robotic Gallbladder Removal
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.
See what more patients are saying about their experience with Dr. Shakir.
FAQ
Richmond & Fulshear Questions
Is there a Surgical Associates office in Richmond or Fulshear?
No. The two offices are in Katy (410 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 4D) and Sugar Land (17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 320). Both are about 15 to 20 minutes from Richmond and Fulshear.
Which office should Fulshear patients use?
Usually Katy, reached by FM 1093 or the Westpark Tollway to Grand Parkway north. Sugar Land is an alternative for patients on the south side of Fulshear.
Which office should Richmond patients use?
Northern Richmond and Pecan Grove: Katy via Grand Parkway. Central Richmond and Rosenberg: Sugar Land via U.S. 59. Either office is fine.
Where is surgery performed?
At hospitals and surgical centers in Fort Bend County and west Houston, chosen according to your insurance and the type of operation. Clinic visits are at Katy or Sugar Land.
Can tests be done in Richmond or Fulshear?
Usually, yes. Ultrasound, CT, and blood tests can be arranged at local imaging centers and labs with results sent to the office.
Does Dr. Shakir offer robotic surgery?
Yes, for hernia repair and gallbladder removal, when it offers an advantage for the patient. Laparoscopic and open surgery are also performed.
How soon can I be seen?
New consultations are usually available within a few days at either office. Urgent problems such as a hernia that will not reduce or active cholecystitis are seen promptly.
Do I need a referral?
Most plans do not require one; some HMO plans do. The office verifies benefits before your visit.
Can follow-up visits be at a different office from the consultation?
Yes. Use whichever office is more convenient for each visit.
What conditions besides hernia and gallbladder are treated?
Appendicitis, hemorrhoids, skin lesions and cysts, and other general surgical conditions, as well as surgical oncology for abdominal cancers. See general surgery.
Schedule a Consultation from Richmond or Fulshear
If you live in Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear, or the surrounding communities and have a hernia or gallbladder problem, schedule an evaluation with Dr. Murtaza Shakir at the Katy or Sugar Land office.
A consultation can help determine:
- Which office is more convenient for you
- Whether your symptoms are caused by a hernia or gallbladder disease
- Whether surgery is advisable and which approach fits
- Where tests and surgery will take place
- What recovery will involve
Serving patients throughout: Richmond • Rosenberg • Fulshear • Pecan Grove • Cross Creek Ranch • Greatwood • Western Fort Bend County