General Surgery • Richmond • Sugar Land & Katy Offices
General Surgeon Serving Richmond, TX
Hernia, Gallbladder & General Surgery for Richmond Families
Richmond residents who need a general surgeon can see board-certified surgeon Dr. Murtaza Shakir at Surgical Associates of Southern Texas. Most Richmond patients choose our Sugar Land office on West Grand Parkway South, while those in the northern part of Richmond near the Grand Parkway sometimes find our Katy office just as convenient.
Double Board Certified
American Board of Surgery: General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology.
Fellowship Trained
Two-year Surgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
Houstonia Top Doctor
Recognized by Houstonia Magazine among Houston’s top general surgeons.
Katy & Sugar Land Offices
Two offices on the Grand Parkway serving Greater Houston.
Is There a General Surgeon Near Richmond, TX?
Yes. Dr. Murtaza Shakir, a double board-certified general surgeon, sees Richmond patients at the Sugar Land office (17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 320) and the Katy office (410 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 4D). The practice does not have an office in Richmond.
Patients come from across the Richmond area, including historic downtown Richmond, Pecan Grove, Harvest Green, Aliana and Long Meadow Farms, as well as neighboring Rosenberg.
Surgical Care Richmond Patients Ask About Most
Hernia Repair
Evaluation and repair of inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional and recurrent hernias, including robotic repair when appropriate.
Gallbladder Removal
Surgery for symptomatic gallstones, cholecystitis and other gallbladder disease, usually laparoscopic.
Cancer Surgery
Operations for colon, rectal, liver and pancreatic cancer by a board-certified surgical oncologist.
What Should You Ask a General Surgeon?
A good consultation leaves you knowing what is wrong, what surgery would involve, and what happens if you wait. Richmond patients often find it helpful to bring a short list of questions.
Dr. Shakir takes time to answer them. Patients frequently mention in their reviews that he explained the procedure in plain language before surgery.
Questions Worth Bringing
- Do I need surgery now, or can this be watched?
- Which approach do you recommend: open, laparoscopic or robotic, and why?
- Will you use mesh, and what kind?
- How long until I can drive, work and lift?
- What symptoms after surgery should make me call you?
- What will my insurance likely require before surgery?
Meet Dr. Murtaza Shakir
Dr. Shakir is certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and in Complex General Surgical Oncology. He earned his medical degree at Aga Khan University, completed General Surgery residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital and a two-year Surgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
That fellowship training shapes how he approaches complex abdominal operations, and it carries over to routine procedures such as hernia repair and gallbladder removal. Houstonia Magazine has recognized him among Houston’s top general surgeons.
Sugar Land or Katy: Which Office Suits Richmond?
Most Richmond patients choose the Sugar Land office; those in north Richmond near the Grand Parkway may find Katy equally close. The same surgeon practices at both.
Katy Office
410 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 4D
Katy, TX 77494
Often convenient for north Richmond neighborhoods such as Aliana and Long Meadow Farms.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(713) 955-9191
Sugar Land Office
17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 320
Sugar Land, TX 77479
The usual choice for downtown Richmond, Pecan Grove, Harvest Green and Rosenberg.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(713) 955-9191
Many Major Insurance Plans Accepted
We accept patients with many major insurance plans, including participating Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
AetnaCignaUnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldOther Insurance Plans Accepted
Patients Share Their Experience
★★★★★
“Dr. Shakir has been my doctor since 2019. I was referred to him after an ER visit… 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.”
Monica L. · Surgery patient
★★★★★
“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.”
Mark Archer · Surgery patient
★★★★★
“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… the surgery went on with no problem.”
Jannette White · Insurance help
Questions From Richmond Patients
Does Surgical Associates of Southern Texas have a Richmond office?
No. Richmond patients are seen at the Sugar Land office (17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 320) or the Katy office (410 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 4D).
Can Rosenberg and Richmond patients see the same surgeon?
Yes. Dr. Murtaza Shakir sees patients from Richmond, Rosenberg and the rest of Fort Bend County at both offices.
Does the practice treat cancer as well as hernias and gallstones?
Yes. Dr. Shakir is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology and treats selected colon, rectal, liver and pancreatic cancers in addition to general surgery.
Will the office help with insurance authorization?
The staff helps patients gather what their insurer needs for authorization. Coverage depends on your plan, so please verify benefits before surgery.
How do I schedule?
Call (713) 955-9191 or request an appointment online.
More for Richmond Patients
Schedule a General Surgery Appointment
Richmond patients can meet Dr. Shakir in Sugar Land or Katy for a hernia, gallbladder or other surgical evaluation.
This page provides general information and is not a substitute for medical advice. For severe abdominal pain or other emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Last updated September 30, 2026.