GENERAL SURGERY • HERNIA • GALLBLADDER
General Surgeon Accepting UnitedHealthcare in Katy & Sugar Land, TX
Searching for a general surgeon who takes UnitedHealthcare? Surgical Associates of Southern Texas cares for patients with hernias, gallbladder disease and other general surgical conditions in Katy and Sugar Land, and participates with many insurance plans, including participating UnitedHealthcare (UHC) plans.
Board-Certified General Surgeon
Dr. Murtaza Shakir, General Surgery & Surgical Oncology.
Accepting New Patients
Patients with many major insurance plans welcome.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Laparoscopic and robotic options when appropriate.
Katy & Sugar Land Locations
Two offices serving Greater Houston.
Surgical Associates of Southern Texas accepts patients with many major insurance plans. This page is for patients with UnitedHealthcare who want to know how to see a general surgeon, hernia surgeon or gallbladder surgeon at our Katy or Sugar Land office.
Is There a General Surgeon Near Me Who Accepts UnitedHealthcare?
Yes. Patients with participating UnitedHealthcare plans can schedule a consultation with board-certified general surgeon Dr. Murtaza Shakir at our offices in Katy and Sugar Land. He evaluates hernias, gallbladder conditions and other surgical problems, and plan participation should be verified for each patient’s specific UHC plan.
UHC products shown on our accepted insurance list include UHC PPO, POS, EPO, UHC Medicare Advantage and UHC Community Plans. Medicare Advantage and community plans often have their own referral and authorization rules, so it helps to check those before your visit.
General Surgery for Patients With UnitedHealthcare Plans
Whether you were referred for a hernia, gallstones found on an ultrasound or another surgical concern, a consultation is the starting point. Dr. Shakir reviews your records, examines you and recommends a plan, using laparoscopic or robotic methods when they are the better option. See the general surgery services below.
General Surgery
Evaluation and surgical treatment for common abdominal and soft-tissue conditions. Learn more →
Hernia Repair
Inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional and recurrent hernia repair. Learn more →
Robotic Hernia Surgery
A minimally invasive approach when it suits the hernia and your anatomy. Learn more →
Gallbladder Surgery
Evaluation of gallstones and gallbladder disease, and surgery when needed. Learn more →
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Minimally invasive cholecystectomy through small incisions. Learn more →
Appendicitis
Prompt surgical evaluation and appendectomy. Learn more →
Is There a Hernia Surgeon Near Katy Who Accepts UnitedHealthcare?
Patients with participating UnitedHealthcare plans can see Dr. Shakir for hernia evaluation at our Katy or Sugar Land office. Hernia repair is a core part of his practice, from first-time groin and umbilical hernias to incisional and recurrent hernias after earlier operations.
He performs open, laparoscopic and robotic repair and chooses the method for each patient rather than defaulting to one. Your plan’s coverage for a consultation or a particular repair depends on its terms and medical necessity, so please verify benefits in advance. Learn more on our hernia surgery page.
Hernia Surgery
Read about hernia types, symptoms and open, laparoscopic and robotic repair on our main hernia surgery page. Learn more →
Gallbladder Surgery
Learn about gallstones, gallbladder attacks and minimally invasive gallbladder removal on our main gallbladder surgery page. Learn more →
Can Patients With UnitedHealthcare Schedule a Gallbladder Consultation?
Yes. If you have been told you have gallstones, or you have repeated attacks of upper right abdominal pain, nausea or discomfort after eating, you can schedule a gallbladder consultation with a participating UHC plan. Dr. Shakir reviews your ultrasound or other imaging and explains your options.
When removal is recommended, it is most often done laparoscopically. Benefits vary by plan, so our staff can help you confirm what to expect before surgery. Our gallbladder surgery page has more detail.
Your Surgeon
Meet Your General Surgeon
Dr. Murtaza Shakir is an independent, board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist at Surgical Associates of Southern Texas. He 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 finished a two-year Surgical Oncology fellowship at UPMC. He performs open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and Houstonia Magazine has recognized him among Houston’s top general surgeons.
As an independent surgeon, he sees patients covered by a wide range of insurers. UnitedHealthcare is one of several plans patients frequently ask us about.
General Surgeon Accepting UnitedHealthcare Near Katy, TX
The Katy office is a short drive for patients in Katy and Fulshear. Patients with participating UHC plans can book hernia, gallbladder and general surgery consultations here.
410 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 4D, Katy, TX 77494
(713) 955-9191 • Katy office page
General Surgeon Accepting UnitedHealthcare in Sugar Land, TX
Patients in Sugar Land, Richmond and Rosenberg often choose our Sugar Land office, where they see the same surgeon for the same services.
17510 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 320, Sugar Land, TX 77479
(713) 955-9191 • Sugar Land office page
Serving Cypress Patients Who Have UnitedHealthcare
There is no Cypress office. Cypress patients with UHC can contact us to verify plan participation and schedule at our Katy office, which is usually the closer of the two.
Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients From Greater Houston
Patients from Houston, West Houston and Spring also visit our Katy and Sugar Land offices. We serve these areas; we do not have offices there.
How to Verify Your UnitedHealthcare Plan Before Your Appointment
UnitedHealthcare offers many plan types, and participation and benefits vary between them. Our staff can help you confirm network status, referral needs and authorization requirements for your plan. Please do not send insurance ID or Social Security numbers through an unsecured web form.
1. Contact Our Office
Call (713) 955-9191 or send a message, and have your insurance card handy when we call you back.
2. Verify Your Plan
Our staff can help determine whether the practice participates with your specific plan and note any referral or authorization needs.
3. Schedule Your Consultation
Choose the most convenient available appointment at our Katy or Sugar Land office.
Frequently Asked Questions for Patients With UnitedHealthcare
Is there a general surgeon near me who accepts UnitedHealthcare?
Patients with participating UnitedHealthcare plans can schedule a general surgery consultation with Dr. Murtaza Shakir in Katy or Sugar Land. Please verify your specific plan before the visit.
Is there a hernia surgeon near Katy who accepts UnitedHealthcare?
Yes. Dr. Shakir evaluates and repairs hernias at our Katy office, 410 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 4D, for patients with participating UHC plans.
Does UnitedHealthcare cover gallbladder surgery?
Coverage varies by UHC plan and can depend on medical necessity, network status, deductibles and prior authorization. Our office can help you identify what to verify.
Do you accept UHC Medicare Advantage?
UHC Medicare Advantage appears on our accepted insurance list. Because rules differ by plan, please contact our office to confirm your specific plan.
Do UHC patients need a referral to see a surgeon?
Some UHC plans, including many HMO and Medicare Advantage plans, require a referral or authorization. Check your plan or ask our staff.
Can patients from Cypress with UHC be seen by your surgeon?
Yes. We have no Cypress office, but Cypress patients can schedule at our Katy or Sugar Land office after verifying their plan.
Is UnitedHealthcare the only insurance you take?
No. The practice accepts patients with many major insurance plans. Contact us if you have a different plan.
Are you accepting new patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, the practice is accepting new patients, including those with participating UnitedHealthcare plans.
Have a Different Insurance Plan?
We accept patients with many major insurance plans beyond those highlighted on this page. If your insurance company is not listed here, contact our office and our team can help you determine whether your specific plan participates with the practice. You can also review our insurance information page or the full list of accepted plans.
Schedule a Consultation in Katy or Sugar Land
Verify your health plan and book a visit with Dr. Shakir for hernia, gallbladder or other general surgery care.
Please note: We participate with many plans offered by UnitedHealthcare. Coverage and network participation may vary by individual plan. This page does not guarantee coverage, authorization or payment. Please contact our office and your insurance carrier to verify benefits and network participation before treatment.