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Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 56
Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD
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Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Shenandoah, TX.
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Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD

Pediatric Nephrology* Age 56
Shenandoah, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Shenandoah, TX.

About

Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Shenandoah, TX and has 33 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. They currently practice at UT Physicians Pediatric Center - The Woodlands and are affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, Detar Hospital Navarro, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Driscoll Childrens Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. At present, Dr. Al-Akash received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Al-Akash also speaks Arabic. Dr. Al-Akash is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nephrotic Syndrome
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephrotic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertension
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Obstruction of Ureterovesical Junction
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Megacystis Megaureter Syndrome
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Tuberous Sclerosis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Whole Health - Memorial Hermann HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 UT Physicians Pediatric Center - The Woodlands
    920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 140, Shenandoah, TX 77380
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 486-6760
  2. 2 UT Physicians Pediatric Center - Bay Area
    17150 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 486-6425
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Al-Akash's profile.

Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD is affiliated with Citizens Medical Center, Detar Hospital Navarro, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Driscoll Childrens Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Citizens Medical Center

    2701 Hospital Dr, Victoria, TX

  • Detar Hospital Navarro

    506 E San Antonio St, Victoria, TX

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

    3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

    18951 N Memorial Dr, Humble, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Medical Center

    815 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX

  • Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital

    3349 S Highway 181, Kenedy, TX

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX