Murtaza Shakir, MD – Board-Certified General Surgeon & Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Murtaza Shakir is a board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist serving patients in Katy and Sugar Land. He completed his medical degree at Aga Khan University, followed by General Surgery residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He later completed a two-year Surgical Oncology fellowship at UPMC. Recognized by Houstonia Magazine as one of Houston’s top general surgeons, he treats conditions such as gallbladder disease, hernias, and complex abdominal issues. Dr. Shakir also specializes in cancers of the colon, rectum, liver, and pancreas, and performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. LEARN MORE
Dr. Murtaza Shakir has been ranked as one of the top doctors of General surgery in Houston, as per Houstonia
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Board-certified General Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist
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. His fellowship training in surgical oncology informs his approach to complex abdominal surgery as well as to common procedures such as hernia repair and gallbladder removal.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing sports, including Cricket and Squash.
As a general surgeon he provides expert treatment of common general surgical problems like Gallbladder Surgery and Hernia Repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
As a Board Certified Surgical Oncologist, 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.
Hernia Surgery
Robotic Hernia Surgery Experience
Hernia repair is a core part of Dr. Shakir’s practice, and robotic hernia repair is one of his most frequently used approaches. He performs open, laparoscopic, and robotic repair, and evaluates which technique is appropriate for each patient rather than using robotic surgery automatically. The recommendation is based on the hernia type, its size and location, whether it is a first-time or recurrent hernia, previous operations and mesh, the patient’s anatomy and overall health, and their work and activity demands.
Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Groin hernias repaired through three or four small incisions with mesh placed behind the abdominal wall. Robotic inguinal repair and recovery.
Robotic Bilateral Inguinal Repair
Hernias in both groins repaired in one operation through the same incisions, with a single anesthetic and a single recovery.
Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair
Abdominal wall hernias with the defect sutured closed and mesh placed within the wall layers. Robotic ventral repair.
Robotic Incisional Hernia Repair
Hernias at previous surgical scars, including multiple defects along an incision. Ventral and incisional hernia repair.
Robotic Recurrent Hernia Repair
Hernias that have returned after an earlier repair, approached from a plane the first operation did not use. Recurrent hernia repair.
Open and Laparoscopic Repair
Both remain essential. Open repair is often the right choice for small first-time hernias, emergencies, and patients who cannot have general anesthesia; laparoscopic repair suits many groin and ventral hernias. All hernia repair services.
Dr. Shakir is board certified in General Surgery and in Complex General Surgical Oncology by the American Board of Surgery. He completed a two-year Surgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center after General Surgery residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. That training is applied to complex abdominal wall reconstruction as well as to routine hernia repair. Learn more on the robotic hernia repair page or request a consultation.
Personalized Surgical Treatment from a Board-Certified Surgeon in Greater Houston.
Delivering safe, minimally invasive surgical solutions for hernia, gallbladder, and other general surgical conditions to help patients recover faster.
Testimonials
Compassionate Care. Individualized Surgical Treatment.
Good surgical care begins with listening closely, understanding each patient’s concerns, and delivering care that treats every individual with the respect, compassion, and attention of family.
Jide Eboh
Houston
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.
Maryna Solodka
Katy
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!
Lydia Dennis
Sugar Land
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.
Whether performing hernia repair or gallbladder surgery, Dr. Shakir is known for his precision, patient-focused professionalism, and dedication to outcomes that help patients feel confident and at ease.
He takes the time to clearly explain each step of the process, ensuring patients understand their options and feel fully prepared before surgery.
From consultation through recovery, his approach emphasizes safety, transparency, and compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs.
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Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair: Procedure, Mesh & Recovery
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