Search

See All Ophthalmologists in Houston, TX

Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 44
Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD
4.6 (119 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD
4.6 (119 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 44
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Houston, TX. Dr. Elchahal currently practices at Houston Eye Associates and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Elchahal has experience treating conditions like Stye and Chalazion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elchahal received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 119 times. Dr. Elchahal's office accepts new patients. Dr. Elchahal is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Stye
Chalazion
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Stye
  • View other providers who treat Stye
Chalazion
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Eye Pain
  • View other providers who treat Eye Pain
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Presbyopia
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Iridocyclitis
Nearsightedness
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
  • View other providers who treat Cataract
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
  • View other providers who treat Diplopia
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
  • View other providers who treat Drusen
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
  • View other providers who treat Dry Eyes
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
  • View other providers who treat Floaters
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
  • View other providers who treat Glaucoma
Herpetic Keratitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
  • View other providers who treat Lazy Eye
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Shingles
  • View other providers who treat Shingles
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes
  • View other providers who treat Diabetes
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
  • View other providers who treat Hyphema
Hypopyon
  • View other providers who treat Hypopyon
Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
  • View other providers who treat Uveitis
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
  • View other providers who treat Eye Test
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Houston Area HMO-Standard
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • LocalPlus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Eye Associates
    590 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77056
  2. 2 Gramercy
    2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elchahal
4.6
Based on 119 Reviews
5 Stars (104)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (10)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Elchahal?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
May 06, 2022
The professional and staff are great and gave us a high quality care service. From the scheduling center throughout the doctor, they are a five stars service!
Sam — May 06, 2022
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Elchahal to family and friends

Dr. Elchahal's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Elchahal

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Elchahal communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal have free onsite parking?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Elchahal offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Elchahal accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elchahal's profile.

Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Samih Elchahal, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX