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Samhar Al-Akash, MD, Pediatrics, Houston, TX, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital

SamharIbrahimAl-AkashMD

Pediatrics Houston, TX

Pediatric Nephrology

Chief of Pediatric Nephrology Medical Director, Pediatric Renal Transplantation

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Summary

  • Dr. Samhar Al-Akash is a nephrologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with The University of Texas McGovern Medical School and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 26 years. He specializes in chronic renal failure & dialysis and hypertension and is experienced in transplant nephrology.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1996 - 1999
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan
    Children's Hospital of MichiganResidency, Pediatrics, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
    University of Jordan Faculty of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1995 - 1999
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Texas super doctor Superdoctors, 2015-2022
  • Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2018
  • Top Doctor US News and World Report, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • First Patient Enrolls in South Texas Clinical Study
    First Patient Enrolls in South Texas Clinical StudyAugust 19th, 2019
  • Pediatric Surgeon Performs 100th, 101st Kidney Transplants at Driscoll Children's Hospital
    Pediatric Surgeon Performs 100th, 101st Kidney Transplants at Driscoll Children's HospitalMarch 9th, 2017

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